Ngā Rauropi Whakaoranga

Key reference. The first part of this book surveys Māori healing and health topics under individual ailments and subjects. The second part of the book consists of a herbal of some two hundred plants, with accompanying photographs, and remedies arranged in the chronological order of the written information referred to. The plant"s place in Māori mythology is discussed and some non-medicinal uses are given. Medicinal information on related species used elsewhere in the world is also given. This is an excellent and thorough reference to existing information on medicinal uses of New Zealand native plants.