The Maori People

 

Although it is only in the last decade that the Manuka tree has begun to be recognized and understood through science - the Maori people - the indigenous people of New Zealand - have long known the strength and healing ability of the Manuka tree.
The Maori people were very adept at using native trees and plants for food and for curing many illnesses that inflicted the people. Originally knowledge of medicinal plants was held exclusively by the tohunga (spiritual doctor) but the Maori could soon realize by the plants that he ordered them to use what special value a plant had for a certain disease.
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