Indigenous phytochemistry (ie, the understanding of the chemical constituents of plants by
people of a certain locale) is key to the use of plants in herbal medicine. The chemical …

In Rongoā Māori (traditional Māori healing), the connection with the land stems from seeing
Papatūānuku/Mother Earth as a part of our identity/whakapapa (genealogy), our culture, and …

Methods A Kaupapa Māori research methodology was used. 13, 14 This methodology
operates using a Māori world view and takes on Māori ways of knowing, being and doing …

The multifaceted context of Aotearoa/New Zealand offers insight into the negotiation of
cultural discourses in mental health. There, bicultural practice has emerged as a …

Background This research investigates the potential for collaboration of Rongoā Māori, the
Indigenous healing practices of Māori, with New Zealand's contemporary healthcare system …

Rongoā Māori is a tapu (sacred) medicine and healing practice used by Māori. It was
prominently used until it was made illegal by the Tohunga Suppression Act of 1907. This …

In Aotearoa New Zealand (NZ), hearing loss is a critical public health concern. There
however remains limited research to address the current gaps in hearing healthcare (HHC) …

During March 2017 on the remote Raoul Island the fungal obligate biotrophic rust pathogen
Austropuccinia psidii responsible for the devastating fungal plant disease myrtle rust was …

Background: The relationship between health care quality and service users' satisfaction
has gained considerable attention in many countries, including New Zealand. It is essential …

Background: The relationship between health care quality and service users' satisfaction
has gained considerable attention in many countries, including New Zealand. It is essential …