Traditional Remedies from New Zealand

3) FLAX OIL from flax grown in New Zealand claims many benefits. It is apparently one of the richest plant sources of Omega 3 and 6 essential fatty acids (EFAs). Although essential, we cannot manufacture them within our own bodies and must obtain them from dietary sources.

A sign of possible deficiency might include any of the following symptoms:chronic inflammatory disorders, brittle or soft nails, wound healing poor, dry hair/dandruff, dry or cracked skin, joint aches and pains and even weight management problems. There may be others I may have missed.

4) EMU (bird) OIL is an Australian product, strictly speaking (ouch, that one hurt! ), although in recent decades we have established emu farms in New Zealand. We had the Moa (2nd biggest bird in the World! ) but not the Ostrich or the Emu sadly. We are told that the Australian Aborigines used emu oil for lots of health benefits. It is supposed to be wonderful for Arthritis and skin issues, such that some folks swear by it. The oil is claimed to be wonderful for a huge, long list of ailments but I am not going to vouch for them by personal experience. I would appreciate member feedback on this one.

Folk Remedies from New Zealand (new section). (N.B. Kindly note (and watch out) that the Australians will take the credit for some of these!! )

We have long had a SALVE over here which is termed a "Medicated Ointment" and its status borders on the "National Treasure" category level for many Kiwis.....If I am unable to name it, I should tell you that it contains Camphor, Menthol and Eucalyptus Oil! We use it for cuts, burns, sores, catarrh, head colds, coughs and colds, spasmodic croup, earache, headache, muscular pains, aching joints and it is great for mosquito bites too (although they don't seem to make that claim for it strangely enough). It comes in a quaint, old-fashioned tin like in the olden days.

2) If you feel a COLD/COUGH/FLU/SORE THROAT coming on, take a teaspoon of each of the following in a mug: Lemon juice (from your garden if possible), ACV (with mother/organic etc), Organic Molasses, Manuka Honey (or honey), Rum or Whisky. Put a little good quality, cold water in, mix it all up and then fill the rest of the tumbler with hot water such that you can safely drink it. As we would say Down Under "A couple of those a day should see you right mate". If you can catch this in time it sure can make a difference. Maybe you can save money by leaving the rum out of the brew if giving to the ankle biters though!