Seven Finger

Traditional rongoa (medicine) used by the maori of new zealand. Has been shown to contain falcarindiol, which has activities for treating skin diseases. Was used to treat scrofulous sores and ringworm. A useful fungicide against athletes foot.

Was used as a tonic just before childbirth to allow a safe delivery and the large soft leaves were used to wrap the newborn baby in.

When taking leaves, flowers, roots or bark from any plant in the ngahere there are particular ways and times to gather without damage to the plant and optimising the active elements within the gathered material. Causing no harm to the plant or the ngahere is a given. Our main obligation is to care for the plants and the earth. It is recommended to consult with a local rongoa maori practitioner.