Horopito

Pseudowintera colorata

Horopito has an amazing pepper like taste to its leaves which gives it its common name, the pepper tree has beautiful green leaves that are easily identified by the red, rusty coloured spots that cover their surface. https://wilddispensary.co.nz/

Part used	Condition
Leaves; poultice	applied to wounds or joints to help with the inflammation and pain
Leaves; infusion	stomach pain and diarrhoea
bruised leaves that had been steeped in water	Skin complaints
Fresh leaves; chewed	toothache

Table adapted from - https://www.kiwiherb.co.nz/about-us/herb-profiles/horopito/ Photo Credit - Meena Explores CC BY-NC-ND 2.0