Kawakawa is an endemic medicinal plant widely consumed by Māori in New Zealand. It is a taonga, or treasure, of great cultural importance to Maori.
The leaves were traditionally used in tea for gastrointestinal discomfort, as well as topically for numerous skin conditions including bruises, aches, rheumatism, dry irritated skin & minor cuts & infections.
Kawakawa leaves contain Volatile oil of which the two key components are Myristicin & Elemicin. These components have been shown to exhibit anti-inflammatory & mild numbing properties. In addition Kawakawa contains a mix of adinenes, α-pinene, camphene, phellandrene, flavonoids & lignans {diayangambin}, all contributing to its powerful soothing, anti-inflammatory & antimicrobial properties. Read more here
Why we use it at HERDD: for its healing, soothing, anti-inflammatory & antimicrobial actions on animal’s skin.
