Kawakawa
Kawakawa, or the New Zealand peppertree, was one of the most important healing herbs in traditional Maori herbal medicine; the leaves were widely used as treatments for stomach pains and indigestion. Topically, leaf applications were used for bruises and rheumatism, the pain of neuralgia and nettle stings, as well as for eczema.
Hot kawakawa infusions and decoctions have long been a popular treatment for winter ailments; this probably relates to its diaphoretic (sweat-inducing) effect. Like other plants in the pepper family, stimulation of the circulation make it useful in conditions such as chilblains, varicose veins and poor circulation.
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