Ngā Rauropi Whakaoranga

Sections on a) the New Zealand flora b) economic plants of New Zealand c) the chemistry and pharmacology of New Zealand plants d) medicinal plants of the old-time Māori e) the missionaries and medicine - literature on medicinal plants f) plants (native and some introduced species) listed by family with Māori, common and botanical names given. Information on botany, medical uses, chemistry and related pharmacology. Excellent list of references. This handbook has since been revised and updated.(See Brooker, Cambie and Cooper 1987)