Kawakawa balm

Kawakawa a traditional Maori medicinal plant found in New Zealand has many medicinal properties. Used as tea, balm, therapeutics and cooking. This kawakawa ointment maximises the benefits by using both the oil-soluble compounds and water-soluble compounds of kawakawa, packing it full of goodness. A must-have in your natural, herbal first aid kit! Use it on grazes, cuts and small wounds, skin irritations and infections, insect bites and stings, as well as muscle and joint pain.

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Kawakawa is said to have the healing properties of all the other plants in the ngahere combined. Donna Kerridge explains how to use this versatile plant.

Use gathered kawakawa to make an all-purpose salve for bites, itches (including eczema), and minor burns and cuts. Although there’s no formal scientific research into kawakawa, it has been used by Maori for its anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory qualities. To make a salve, first make a kawakawa-infused oil. Materials: a handful of kawakawa olive oil muslin sterilised jars Harvest the kawakawa and leave it to wilt overnight to reduce the moisture content. The next morning, finely chop the…

I’m a true believer in kawakawa now! I’ve enjoyed the heart-shaped leaves and peppery fragrance of this native NZ plant (Macropiper excelsum) since I was introduced to it and its healin…

Learning how to make kawakawa balm and the medicinal properties of New Zealand plants.

I’m a true believer in kawakawa now! I’ve enjoyed the heart-shaped leaves and peppery fragrance of this native NZ plant (Macropiper excelsum) since I was introduced to it and its healin…

Kawakawa is said to have the healing properties of all the other plants in the ngahere combined. Donna Kerridge explains how to use this versatile plant.

Here's a way with this video on how to make Kawakawa balm thanks to @jah_luvz Tikanga when picking your Rongoa *karakia in asking to harvest Rongoa...

Kawakawa balm recipe with lavendar oil etc