Kawakawa leaves

Kawakawa leaves     

Description

Firstly, Kawakawa leaves can usually be covered in holes

because there are some insects that like to eat Kawakawa

leaves like the looper moth (cleora scriptaria) that likes

to eat kawakawa leaves, Kawakawa branches are joint together

and swollen. You might find Kawakawa leaves in the Northern,

south, west, south and east of New zealand. It is dark green

almost to a yellow green.

Medicine 

Secondly, Kawakawa leaves are used to cure cuts, boils,

bruises, rheumatsim and nettle stings, the leaves can be

chewed or made into an infusion to treat the stomach

ailments, bladder problems and the leaves can be chewed

if you have an toothache.

Uses

Thirdly, Kawakawa leaves are used for sweet flavour and

savoury dishes, You can make tea using Kawakawa leaves

and here's how to make that you could either buy a ready

made tea or make your own, pick 2 or 3 Kawakawa leaves

and place it inside a cup of boiling hot water, leave it to infuse

for a minute or two, then drink once it is ready simple and easy

step now enjoy.

Constatute

Lastly, Kawakawa contains myristicin, related to eugenol,

which is a mild antiseptic and dental pain reliever. Did you

know that smoke was generated from burning Kawakawa

leaves and that the stem can kill insects.