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Harakeke (flax)

Green harakeke (flax) with blue sky above in New Zealand..

Harakeke (flax) can be used as rongoā to fight infection. It can be used as a treatment for boils and wounds. A poultice of the root can be used to treat intestinal parasites.

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Published: 18 October 2010Updated: 29 June 2026Size: 10.37 MB
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