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February 2016

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February 2016

Manuka flowers capsules. Photo: Sue Scheele
Landcare Research ethnobotanist Sue Scheele explains how mānuka and kānuka can provide welcome relief in more ways than one We’ve all heard about mānuka honey and its antibacterial potency, but trampers can make good use of the leaves and capsules too. The leaves make a refreshing and pleasant tasting tea. Take a couple of twigs […]
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