DRIED TĀTARĀMOA LEAF
T Ā T A R Ā M O A
Tātarāmoa (Rubus cissoides) is an effective, calming rongoā rakau that works as a relaxant on our nervous system - Tātarāmoa can help calm our minds when we're feeling anxious.
F A C T S:
* Tātarāmoa is a prickly, forest vine that can be found weaving it's way through the ngahere. The backward-pointing prickles on the stems help the vine climb to the open canopy of a forest. You'll immediately know bush lawyer when you encounter it as the thorns will painfully scrape across your bare thighs or arms, quickly drawing blood.
* Tātarāmoa has hand-shaped leaves with three to five toothed 'fingers', white flowers and a yellowish-red fruit. But again ... Tātarāmoa's most noticeable feature is its thorns!
* Tātarāmoa - Bush lawyer - is from the blackberry and raspberry whānau. The name Bush Lawyer is said to have been given because once this thorny plant becomes attached to you it will not let you go until it has drawn blood! I also read that, like any good American lawyer, once it gets a hold of you, it doesn't let go easily.
* Tātarāmoa is a versatile rongoā and can also assist with the female hormonal system, sleep, teething babies and drug and alcohol rehabilitation.
TO MAKE TĀTARĀMOA TEA INFUSION
Infusions are stronger than normal teas and maximise the benefits of the rau. To make a Tātarāmoa infusion, pour a cup of boiling water over a small amount of dried leaf . Steep for 5 - 10 minutes and sweeten with honey to your taste.
D O S A G E :
Dried leaves - 3 to 4gm daily
P R E C A U T I O N S :
If you have a medical condition or take pharmaceutical drugs, please consult your doctor prior to use.
D I S C L A I M E R :
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