Ngā Rauropi Whakaoranga

tarakupenga (Williams 1971); tātarahake, tātaraheke (Colenso 1868a - though Williams says usually used for bush lawyer or Olearia). 

sand coprosma

Small fruits eaten (Colenso 1868)

Coprosma species a source of dyes (Aston 1918a, 1918d.)

Infusion of bark and stems administered as alterative (Kirk, in Taylor 1870). Decoction of root, with bark and stems of pikiarero, Clematis forsteri, a slight alterative.

Related pharmacology in Brooker, Cambie and Cooper 1987.

Bark compounds listed in Cambie 1976, with references.

Leaf flavonoids investigated by Wilson 1984.