Gould K. S., Thodey K., Philpott M., Ferguson L. R. 2006. Antioxidant activities of extracts from traditional Maori food plants. New Zealand Journal of Botany 44: 1-4
Medicinal
Eight species considered more effective than blueberry for antioxidant activity: Swamp maire (Syzygium maire) and tītoki (Alectryon excelsus) in particular, followed by rewarewa (Knightia excelsa) stamens, harakeke (Phormium tenax) stamens, leaves of puha (Sonchus oleraceus), berries of māpou (Myrsine australis), (Corokia buddleioides) and pūriri (Vitex lucens).
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Antioxidant activities of extracts from traditional Maori food plants