McGowan, Rob,

Rongoa Maori : a practical guide to traditional Maori medicine / Rob McGowan. - 68 pages : colour illustrations ; 21 cm

Includes bibliographical references.

This book is intended for people, especially beginners, who wish to learn traditional Maori medicine. The first part deals with the foundation of rongoa Maori and talks about the fundamental understandings that are the basis of rongoa. The second section focuses on the practical aspects of learning about rongoa Maori and how to use it. It deals with identifying the plants you might want to use, their harvesting and preparation, etc.--

Robert McGowan, 213 Waitao Rd, RD5, Tauranga 3175


Medicinal plants--New Zealand.
Traditional medicine--New Zealand.
Maori (New Zealand people)--Ethnobotany.
Maori (New Zealand people)--Medicine.
Rongoā.
Hauora wairua.
Te Wao nui a Tāne.
Tikanga tuku iho.