Māori knew that many plants had medicinal properties. Hohepa Kereopa, a tohunga (priest) from the Ngāi Tūhoe tribe, explains how kōkōmuka (koromiko) is useful for curing constipation. Eating the young leaves will bring about more regular bowel movements.
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