MAORI HERBALISM
T'< Mi' rniTf'K mn inn.si Sir—l notice with interest an item , about the Maoris' use of traditional : herbal remedies. In those days \vc are ■ inclined to forget all about the value : of such treatment. For one tiling, it is too much trouble. Though the moderr. ' person at herbal decoctions, their value has been and is bcir.'4 proved. The Maoris liave a good acquaintance with New Zealand vegetation: it is a pity that there is no pub- , ;irhec! a comprehensive \« >llllllO givins ! the ire'i;c;il properties ri New /.ea'rmd >!ii'obs. etc. It will be a pit> it the Maoris' knowledge of the ancient art of neciiclno ihoir ponplo j> allowed to become extinct.—Yours. oU '- roniT.x. March 2!. 193-!.
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Press, Volume LXX, Issue 21123, 26 March 1934, Page 9
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