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Rongoā Māori
80 pages
colour illustrations.
Contents: Arthritis -- Asthma -- Bad breath -- Boils and abscesses -- Bronchitis and catarrh -- Bruises -- Burns and scalds -- Chilblains -- Colds and coughs -- Contstipation -- Cramp -- Diarrhoea -- Headaches -- Infleunza -- Insect bites -- Itch relief -- Kidney, gallstones and bladder problems -- Lactation -- Menstruation -- Oral thrush in babies -- Painkillers -- Rheumatism -- Ringworm -- Skin complaints -- Sore eyes -- Sore throat -- Sprains and fractures -- Toothache -- Warts -- Weight reduction -- Worms -- Wounds.
Summary: A useful book of time-tested Māori herbal therapies. By quoting the words of many skilled practitioners of the art of herbal medicine, and by describing some of the spiritual practices and karakia associated, the book becomes a useful compendium of proven therapies, whether for arthritis, headaches, insect bites, rheumatism, skin complaints, sore throats, sprains, wounds etc. Headings for over 30 ailments. (Publisher)