Kawakawa (Macropiper excelsior) is to Rongoā Māori what Arnica is to Homeopathy. Nearly everyone has either heard of it or used it. Easily recognised by it’s heart shaped holey leaves, and lush little-finger sized orange fruit my 3 year old mokopuna can spot it a mile off. In summer when the fruit are in season […]
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RAW ONION versus NIGHT COUGH
This winter as always, I was determined not to succumb to the bot. Sadly it sneaked in the back door when I wasn’t looking. I dosed myself up with all my usual remedies, Vit C, echinacea, cayenne pepper, lemon and honey drinks, kumarahou and kawakawa tonics, and consequently I wasn’t actually ever sick enough to […]
Aches and Pains
Talking About my aches and pains Balm. This humble little balm is probably the most underestimated in the range. And yet when I do get feed-back it is always one of gratitude to the effectiveness of this product. Pain is something that we often keep to ourselves but it can be a constant, and debilitating […]