494 THE NEW ZEALAND FAMILY HERB DOCTOR, 
MANUKA (LEPTOSPERMUM SCOPARIUM.) 
Infusion of leaves taken to allay fever. A white coloured 
eum, of sweet taste, which exudes from the tree, is given to 
suckling infants when costive, and for coughs in adults. 
RATA BARK (MEtrRosIDEROS RospustTA) 
Is steeped in water, and used asa lotion for ringworm and 
venereal, when bark of the Puka-tea is taken inwardly. 
PUKA-TEA (ATHEROSPERMA N. ZEALANDIA). 
The bark is removed; the outer rind being scraped off, 
steeped in water, and used as a lotion for obstinate running 
sores and scrofula. Decoction of bark, taken inwardly for 
venereal, and used as a lotion 
HOROPITO (Drimys AXILLARIS.) 
The bark is a pungent aromatic, the stimulating tonic 
and astringent properties of which are little inferior to 
‘¢ Winter’s Bark,” (Drimys Winteri.) 
It is closely allied to sarsaparilla, and popular repute 
makes it quite equal to the smilax family, in anti-scorbutic and 
alterative properties. 
POHUTU KAWA (METROSIDEROS TOMENTOSA). 
The “‘ Christmas Tree,” so called from its brilliant display 
of scarlet flowers at Christmas season. The bark is rich in 
tannin, and is valuable in dysentery. 
TAREKAHA (PHYLLOCLADUS TRICHOMANOIDES.) 
The “Celery Pine,” growing to 60 feet in height. The 
bark yields a large percentage of tannin, and is consequently 
much used in New Zealand tanneries. It is second only to 
the celebrated “‘ Divi Divi” in the yield of tannic acid; in 
dysentery, an astringent of much value. A red dye is obtained 
by the Natives from the bark. 
TU PAKIHI TUTU (Cortarta RusctFoi1a)— The Toot.’ 
The seeds are extremely poisonous, causing severe colic 
and convulsions. Nevertheless, the juice of the berry 1s 
