Karakia

This karakia (prayer) acknowledges the natural medicinal properties of Kawakawa recognising the inner and outer purity it radiates. It speaks to Kawakawa as a sacred taonga (treasure) that holds and permeates integrity, essence and healing properties.

“Urutapu ki roto,

Urutapu ki waho,

Tāmāua tō mana,

Tāmāua tō mauri,

Tāmāua tō Rongoā,

He aro matua,

He aro tīpua,

Nāu e kawakawa e”