This is not just a book. This is a living body of mātauranga.
Rongoā Rākau – Native Healing Trees of Aotearoa is a deeply grounded, comprehensive guide to traditional Māori healing, bringing together generations of knowledge, lived practice, and contemporary understanding into one powerful resource. Rooted in whakapapa, wairua, and connection to te taiao, this pukapuka offers an authentic and holistic pathway into the world of rongoā Māori.
Unlike any other rongoā publication, this book does not isolate plants from practice. It weaves together the full system of healing, providing not only detailed profiles of over 40 native rākau, but also the tikanga, processes, and deeper understanding required to work with them safely, respectfully, and effectively.
Inside this pukapuka, you will find:
• In-depth rongoā rākau profiles, including identification, uses, preparation methods, energetic qualities, and cautions
• Guidance on tikanga and ethical harvesting practices, grounded in respect, reciprocity, and relationship with whenua
• Practical maramataka insights to support correct timing, potency, and alignment with natural rhythms
• Karakia for harvesting and working with rongoā, supporting intention and spiritual connection
• Step-by-step preparation methods for wairākau, pani, tinctures, and other traditional applications
• A full rongoā equipment guide, ensuring safe, clean, and intentional preparation
• Core plant groupings for internal and external healing applications
just tell you what rongoā is, it shows you how to engage with it.
What makes this pukapuka truly unique is its integration of wairua, tikanga, and practical application. Many resources offer fragments of rongoā knowledge. This is one of the few that brings everything together in one place, from the ngahere to the whare, from harvesting to healing.
Grounded in over 20 years of lived experience and guided by whānau, kaumātua, and whare wānanga teachings, this work reflects a lifelong commitment to the protection and revitalisation of mātauranga Māori. It carries not only information, but responsibility, integrity, and aroha.
Whether you are just beginning your journey or deepening your practice, this is an essential resource.
A must-have for anyone seeking to reconnect with traditional healing, strengthen their understanding of rongoā Māori, and walk in alignment with the rhythms of te taiao.
This is more than a book.
This is a taonga to be carried forward.
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Ngā Mihi Mahana kia koa