Wairaakau Flora Manuka

Manuka: Leptospermum Scoparium Tea tree

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New Zealand tea tree is 33% stronger than the Australian tea tree
nLungs and Chest: Coughs, colds flu, chest infections, mucous build up fevers - boil leaves, twigs and flowers when available as an inhalation or as tea with honey and lemon mixed in

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Throat: infections and tonsillitis (natural antibiotic) soothes – Boil leaves twigs and flowers use as a gargle

nSkin: infections, wounds, rashes, acne, boils school sores natural antiseptic– boil leaves, twigs and flowers use as a wash or apply medicinal manuka honey

nKidneys: fluid build up in the body – manuka honey as a tea with lemon acts as a diuretic to get rid of fluid

nDigestive: gastric ulcers (destroys the bacteria) that cause this – manuka honey tea

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Fungal infections: crush leaves, twigs and flowers soak in oil use as a lotion or use medicinal manuka honey and apply
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Insect Repellent: throw manuka branches onto fire keep mosquitoes away or use as a lotion