Māori Traditional Medicines and Home Remedies
Haere Mai Welcome. Join us to learn more about your local bush and the plants within. Discover some simple methods of plant medicine preparation and home remedies for common ailments and conditions.
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Description
Haere mai, learn more about your local bush and the plants within. Discover some simple methods of plant medicine preparation and home remedies for common ailments and conditions. Practice preparing tonics, teas and balms. And learn about Māori traditional medicines, rongoā rakau, made with some of our native plants. You'll learn some of the wonders of our own native plants and how they can support you and your whānau. Come experience a wonderful part of our heritage, the medicinal properties of our native plants. Haere mai!
Expected learning outcomes
- Begin to recognise and appreciate some native plants in our bush
- Learn some remedies for common ailments
- Get a light introduction to Māori traditional medicines
- Make balms, teas, poultice and tonics
- Learn how to use leaves for poultices
Course outline
- Walk in Kepa Bush, prepare plants for use and storage
- Identify and learn about traditional uses of our plants
- Make tea, oil, balm, poultice, elixir, and more
- Learn about the different types of rongoā (traditional methods for healing used by Māori).
What to bring
Bring walking shoes (it could be muddy) and rain coat (or sunblock and hat if the weather is fine). Please note there will not be time to leave the premises for lunch so please bring something to eat for a working lunch. Bring a camera if you'd like to take photos of the plants we identify.
Who should attend?
Those interested in our native plants and their uses, those interested in bush walking and conservation in NZ, health professionals, and enthusiasts.
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