Author

Publication

1994 - Viking Sevenseas N.Z., Paraparaumu, N.Z, New Zealand

Language

English

Word Count

132,000 words, Guess

Page Count

528 pages

Identifiers

  • ISBN-100854670955
  • ISBN-139780854670956
  • LibraryThing4718365
  • Library of Congress Control Number94224155
  • OCLC Control Number31887415
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Classifications

  • DDC615/.32/0993
  • LCCRS164 .R53 1994

Description

A compilation of printed and manuscript information on the healing practices of the New Zealand Maori ... does not claim to be complete ... "Maori healing and health topics" ... draws together all the available information on spiritual healing and then directs the reader to the relevant herbs. The "Maori herbal remedies" section includes over 200 plants ... In all cases the exact words of informants or writers are quoted, translations from Maori being undertaken for the most part by Tairongo Amoamo of the Whakatohea tribe.

Subjects

Topics

MedicineMedicinal plantsTraditional MedicineVegetable Materia medicaMateria medica, VegetableMaori (New Zealand people)Medicinal plants -- New Zealand

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