What is Rongoa?

Rongoa is another name for medicine traditionally used by Māori since the migration from Hawaiki, in the Pacific Islands many generations ago.

When Māori settled here Pre-European times and  used the plants and trees not only as a source of food but to heal and fight off sickness with their healing qualities.

One of the most widely used is Rongoa from the Kawakawa plant, nick named 'Pharmacy of the Forest' in scientific terms it's known as

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Macropiper Excelsum. This Rongoa has a Whakapapa directly to Io our creator, so when harvesting we thank Io and Tane for providing through Karakia.

There are many more, and therapies of the natural surroundings (Te Taiao); Our relationships with them and health benefits in the modern world we live in today. We largely concentrate on uses with Kawakawa playing a big part in many lives.

Mirimiri/Romiromi also incorporated to bring all the senses together in one. Our Hauora/Pharmacy has a selection of traditional Rongoa to suit each individual. There are many ways to receive the holistic benefits through what we do. Browse through our online shop. Ng mihi.

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        Welcome to traditional Māori healing!

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