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Project Gold. K ō w hai. K ō whai is M ā ori for yellow. The wood was valued for its hardness and durability and all parts of the tree were used as traditional medicine. roots were made into groper hooks wood was used in digging sticks (k ā heru), taiaha, clubs (patu) and eel spears (matarau)
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Project Gold Kōwhai Kōwhai is Māori for yellow. The wood was valued for its hardness and durability and all parts of the tree were used as traditional medicine • roots were made into groper hooks • wood was used in digging sticks (kāheru), taiaha, clubs (patu) and eel spears (matarau) • infused bark is drunk for internal ailment and treating cuts, bruises and swelling • colds and sore throats are cured by drinking the infused bark solution • Boiled and crushed bark is useful for sprains, alleviating broken limbs, bruises, infected skin, wounds and skin disease