The roots were cut into small pieces then boiled at length in water, according to reported but poorly formalized practices. This preparation requires professional advice before any use, as traditional dosages are not reliably documented. Dosage must be validated with a healthcare professional or recognized pharmacopoeia before use.
Fresh leaves were crushed then applied directly to the affected skin area, in traditional external use. A healthcare professional should be consulted before any application, particularly on damaged skin. Dosage must be validated with a healthcare professional or recognized pharmacopoeia before use.
The fleshy fruits were sometimes dried then reduced to a coarse powder before occasional consumption. This ancient food use remains poorly documented and should only be reproduced with caution and informed advice. Dosage must be validated with a healthcare professional or recognized pharmacopoeia before use.
Rimu grows naturally in the humid forests of New Zealand; it is not cultivated in France and is not commonly found in European herbalist shops.
Leaves and resin were traditionally harvested year-round, while fruits were picked at maturity, in austral summer.