T Ā T A R Ā M O A   O I L

Our comprehensive range of native hinu (oils) are handcrafted with tikanga and aroha - from harvesting through to packaging, each rākau is processed with meticulous attention and respect.  Our hinu contains the leaves, flowers, roots, bark and /or buds of the rākau, slow infused in cold pressed sunflower oil.

Tātarāmoa (Rubus cissoides) is an effective, calming rongoā rakau that works as a relaxant on our nervous system - Tātarāmoa can help us 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. LOL.

* Tātarāmoa is a versatile rongoā and can also assist with the female hormonal system, sleep, teething babies and drug and alcohol rehabilitation.

C O N T A I N S :

* Tātarāmoa leaves 

* Cold pressed Sunflower Oil

* Glycerine (optional)

* Castor Oil (optional)

Glycerine and/or castor oil can be added to your hinu if you prefer this consistency.

Please note we can custom blend oils for you.  

A P P L I C A T I O N :

* Gently rub/spray a small amount of oil onto your skin 

P R E C A U T I O N S :

* Avoid applying to broken or irritated skin

* Avoid contact with eyes

D I S C L A I M E R :

The information, instruction and general advice provided on our social media is intended as a general reference for further exploration and is not intended to be a substitute for medical treatment.  Please consult your medical care provider before using herbal medicine, particularly if you have a known medical condition or if you are pregnant or breast feeding.