Rongoā
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 Maori Welfare Act 1962.[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, Tētēaweka and Rimu.[1]
References
- ^ a b c "Rongoā – medicinal use of plants". teara.govt.nz.
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- ^ "Traditional Māori medicine Rongoā Māori making a comeback after being banned" – via www.newshub.co.nz.
Further reading
- Mapping the themes of Maori talk about health
- Acknowledging the Māori cultural values and beliefs embedded in rongoā Māori healing
- The future of rongoa Maori: wellbeing and sustainability.
- NEW ZEALAND'S BICULTURALISM AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF PUBLICLY FUNDED RONGOA (TRADITIONAL MAORI HEALING) SERVICES
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