Rongoā

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Rongoā refers to the traditional Māori medicinal practices in New Zealand.[1] Rongoā was one of the Māori cultural practices targeted by the Tohunga Suppression Act 1907,[2] until lifted by the .[3] In the later part of the 20th century there was renewed interest in Rongoā as part of a broader Māori renaissance.[4][1]

Rongoā can involve spiritual, herbal and physical components. Herbal aspects used plants such as Harakeke, Kawakawa, Rātā, Koromiko, Kōwhai, Kūmarahou, Mānuka, and Rimu.[1]

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  1. ^ a b c "Rongoā – medicinal use of plants". teara.govt.nz.
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  4. ^ "Traditional Māori medicine Rongoā Māori making a comeback after being banned" – via www.newshub.co.nz.

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