He whakamārama mō te rongoā , Explaining rongoā
Rongoā Māori is traditional healing, characterised by:
- oral transmission of knowledge
- herbal remedies
- physical therapies
- spiritual healing.
It is practised by tohunga (healers).
It aims to recreate balance, harmony and order within the spiritual, psychological, emotional, cultural, social, environmental, physical and family dimensions.
Demystifying Rongoā Māori: Traditional Māori Healing
Article on the BPAC NZ (Better Medicine) website
