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