Kawakawa

Kawakawa is one of the most distinctive New Zealand native plants. It was one of the most important healing herbs in Rongoā Māori (traditional Māori herbal medicine) and the use of Kawakawa as a healing or tonic herb is still popular today.

The leaves, simply chewed or made into infusions, were widely used as treatments for stomach pains and indigestion, particularly where due to over-eating.