Herbarium of the Ancients — Detailed Notebook

Macrolearia colensoi

Read before use: the information below describes traditional and informational uses — it does not replace the advice of a healthcare professional. If in doubt, if pregnant, breastfeeding, undergoing treatment, or for use in children, seek advice before use.

Enhanced precautions for this plant: Traditional uses of this specific species are very poorly documented in accessible sources; the utmost caution is required before any use.

Where to find it

Obtaining the plant

This plant, endemic to New Zealand, is practically not found in European herbal shops; it grows wild in the humid undergrowth of its native island and is rarely cultivated elsewhere.

Harvest season

When to harvest it

The leaves would traditionally be harvested in any season, the plant being evergreen, with a preference for young shoots in the austral spring.

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