Answers To Recent Alternative Healing Questions
Rob asked who do Maori pray to when collecting herbs for healing. The answer is generally the prayers are to give thanks and acknowledgement that we are the guardians of the land, and they generally go to God, and/or Papatuanuku and Ranginui.
Tane Mahuta, "Lord of the Forest" stands over 50M. Often people comment about the spiritual vibe around the tree
We still see the influence of missionaries that came to early New Zealand. The spiritual side has it’s own type of alternative medicine. Healing anything always incorporates a spiritual aspect with Maori. Always.
Legend has it that Papatuanuku, mother earth came together with Ranginui, the sky father and embraced in the darkness before creation or Te Kore (the nothingness). After being locked in eternal darkness between them, their children finally pushed them apart.
Maori see themselves as guardians not owners of nature and land. This cultural difference has caused many unnecessary disputes about land rights that still continue to this day. The alternative natural healing they use has a strong connection with the land and nature.
Darryl asked can you eat Manuka Honey. Yes you can use it like any other honey. You may find the cost a deterrent to trying it, of course in NZ it is much closer to price to regular honey worth only about a dollar more for the same size jar. In Cornwall it is sold for £55 a jar. Yikes! Pricey toast.
It does have those proven medicinal qualities that occur when bees gather pollen from the Manuka bush. Not all Manuka honey is “active” meaning that it has enzymes that create chemical reactions in the honey. To find some look for the UMF (Unique Manuka Factor) which is found on medical grade (!) honey.
UMF branded honey provides one more alternative in natural healing.
Blessings,
Keri Eagan
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Great post…love it!!!
That’s fascinating information. I’ve always been a bit curious of Maori culture. Thansk!
MissMentor
Hi Keri,
that is so interesting and thank you for proving those additional insights into the culture and issues of life in New Zealand.
Medicinal Grade HONEY!
now that sounds delightful.
And here I just enjoy adding it to my cup of tea periodically.
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Another interesting post. I haven’t heard of this before but have known of the benefits of honey. Thanks Honey!
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Manuka Honey (from New Zealand) with a variety of UMFs (5-15) are available in most supermarkets in the UK. Price £5-£15.
It just tastes like honey, and I love honey.
I was however warned against having too much high UMF honey in a day – it is medicinal after all!
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I have never heard of Manuka honey.
Robert Martin
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New Zealand must be a very beautiful and interesting place. The Marine Corps birthday is coming up on the 10th of November and that puts two thoughts together for me.
I heard more than a few Marines who were training in New Zealand during the second world war became enchanted with the country and decided life would be sweet, or maybe just that life would be, in that country and decided to stay.
Have you heard anything about this?
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Yes, that UMF grading!
Manuka honey only being $1 more than regular ones in NZ?
You mean the ungraded Manuka honey’s pricing, right?
It’s so expensive even in Australia for buying it.
John HO
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Keri,
I would love to spend some time in that forest. Thanks for the information.
Lynn Lane–>The Warrior Of Success
Thanks for the answers. I am still wondering if there are any studies showing the benefits of Makuka honey as opposed to other honeys. Not being a smart ass, I just want to know.
Steve Chambers, Body Language Speaker
thanks for anwering my question.
i like q&a in these blogs.
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Rob
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Interesting story about the legend.
Vicki http://www.bridal-threads.com
Medical grade honey – I like it! That’s my kind of medicine. Perhaps you should be exporting honey. I’ll have to check my grocery store. We have all sorts of goodies.
Katie
Thanks for the answers. I often read others comments and wonder also about the questions they ask.
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I agree with the idea about exporting honey. Is it widely available state-side?
Kate
Keri,
Very informative. Thank you for answering my question!
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