Description
Kawakawa Rongoā (Traditional Māori Medicine) Background of a woven Kete Background with Kawakawa leaves and Maori carved pendent. Rongoā is traditional Māori medicine, ways of healing that were passed down orally. Most commonly known are the herbal remedies, with Kakwakawa (Macropiper excelsum) known by all Kiwis. Kawakawa is one of the most important herbs in Māori medicine, used to treat cuts, wounds, and various pains. It is also traditionally used for a healthy digestive system and stomach ailments, its bitter and stimulating properties makes it excellent for constipation.