Maori Healing Remedies

Author: Murdoch Riley
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780854671427
Category : Ethnobotany
Languages : en
Pages : 80

Book Description
A useful book of timetested Maori 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. The book has beautiful photography by Phil Bendle that identifies many of the indigenous plants used by the Maori.

Rongo Rkau

Author: Donna Kerridge
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780473450267
Category : Maori (New Zealand people)
Languages : en
Pages : 68

Book Description
Donna Kerridge compiled this 68pg workbook for her rongoa Maori students. However due to public requests for copies of the workbook she has decided to make it available to a wider audience. The workbook should be read in conjunction with the beautiful book written by Rob McGowan - Rongoa Maori, a practical guide to traditional Maori medicine

Rongoa Remedies

Author: Cassandra Barnet
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780473332877
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 58

Book Description
Artists share personal tales and tips on healing. Some are factual, some are highly personal recounts, some are contemplative, and some are humorous

Maori at Home

Author: Scotty Morrison
Publisher: Penguin Random House New Zealand Limited
ISBN: 0143771485
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : mi
Pages : 199

Book Description
Kei hea o putu whutuporo? Where are your rugby boots? Homai te ranu tomato Pass me the tomato sauce Kei te pehea te huarere i tenei ra? How is the weather today? Kei hea to mahi kainga? Where is your homework? Kati te whakaporearea i to tuahine! Stop annoying your sister! Maori at Home is the perfect introduction to the Maori language. A highly practical, easy and fun resource for everyday New Zealanders, it covers the basics of life in and around a typical Kiwi household. Whether you’re practising sport, getting ready for school, celebrating a birthday, preparing a shopping list or relaxing at the beach, Maori at Home gives you the words and phrases – and confidence – you need.

Nature's Pharmacy

Author: Charlotte Haigh
Publisher: Watkins Media Limited
ISBN: 184899401X
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 464

Book Description
From traditional remedies to cutting edge health advice, this is the ultimate handbook for making the most of the healing power of food. In a world of non-stop stimulation at a break-neck pace, it's never been so difficult to truly nurture our body and minds. We are constantly longing for the easiest and most efficient food tips and tricks to assimilate seamlessly into our erratic diets. But it simply does not have to be another struggle on top of an already hectic lifestyle - Nature's Pharmacy, brimming with expert advice right at your fingertips, boasts a thorough expanse of natural remedies to help you recapture your best health and well-being. With a neatly straightforward ailment directory, each remedy offers safe and effective solutions to common sicknesses - from migraines to allergies and depression to cholesterol. Nature's Pharmacy will turn your kitchen into a natural pharmacopeia, helping you to harness our ancestor's age-old, tried-and-tested remedies and explore the health benefits of everyday ingredients such as raspberries, avocado, flaxseed and salmon. With informative introductions to 200 effective and inexpensive herbal medicines, traditional remedies and nurturing foods, self-care has never been so deliciously invigorating!

Ka Aroha Hoki!

Author: Rob Tipa
Publisher: Huia Pub.
ISBN: 9781775502951
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
This book discusses traditional Maori uses of native plants of the South Island of New Zealand and traditions around them. The text describes the features and uses of each plant, listed alphabetically for quick reference. These stories of native plants of the South Island describe how Maori and Europeans grew and processed the plants, and it uncovers some surprising uses of native plants. Written by a journalist, the book is engaging, enlightening and user-friendly and is beautiful to browse and informative about native plants.

Hiakai

Author: Monique Fiso
Publisher: Penguin Random House New Zealand Limited
ISBN: 0143772600
Category : Cooking, New Zealand
Languages : en
Pages : 278

Book Description
Monique Fiso is a modern-day food warrior, taking Maori cuisine to the world. After years overseas in Michelin-star restaurants, Monique returned to Aotearoa to begin Hiakai, an innovative pop-up venture that's now a revered, award-winning restaurant in Wellington. Monique has also gone on to feature on Netflix's 'The Final Table', alongside 19 other international chefs, with Hiakai being lauded by the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Los Angeles Times, National Geographic, Forbes and TIME magazine, which named Hiakai in 2019 as one of the '100 Greatest Places' in the world. This book is just as unforgettable- ranging between history, tradition and tikanga, as well as Monique's personal journey of self-discovery, it tells the story of kai Maori, provides foraging and usage notes, an illustrated ingredient directory, and over 30 breathtaking recipes that give this ancient knowledge new life. Hiakai offers up food to behold, to savour, to celebrate.

The Meaning Of Trees

Author: Robert Vennell
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 1775491617
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 256

Book Description
The history and use of New Zealand's native plants A guide and gift book in equal measure, this treasure of a book pays homage to New Zealand's native plant species. The Meaning of Trees tells the story of plants and people in Aotearoa New Zealand. Beautifully illustrated with botanical drawings, paintings and photographs, it shows us how a globally unique flora has been used for food, medicine, shelter, spirituality and science. From Jurassic giants to botanical oddballs - these are our wonderful native and endemic plants, in an exquisite hardback edition.

He Ara Uru Ora

Author: Tākirirangi Smith
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780473467777
Category : Maori (New Zealand people)
Languages : en
Pages : 62

Book Description
Examines Māori "cultural knowledge" and traditional systems belief for healing and dealing with traumas in life on a personal level and within the community.

Koro's Medicine

Author: Melanie Drewery
Publisher: Huia Publishers
ISBN: 9781869691028
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36

Book Description
Koro seems to have an unappetising remedy for everything, from blisters to blocked noses. But could his enthusiasm for Māori rongoa (medicine) turn out to be contagious? Includes brief factual information on Māori herbal remedies. Suggested level: junior, primary.