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The Mānuka Tree and How It Has Helped For Centuries

There are over 200 native plants of New Zealand with recorded medicinal uses. One of the most common is of course is the mānuka tree which has helped for centuries. Read on to discover more about t...
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The Mānuka Plant and New Zealand’s Botanical History

The mānuka tree is just one of New Zealand’s unique and unusual plants, but it is one with a secret. Mānuka oil, as found in ManukaRx, is one of nature’s great healers and protectors; oil sourced f...
Leptospermum Scoparium Manuka on the East Cape
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Lessons on Leptospermum Scoparium: New Zealand's Mighty Mānuka

What is Leptospermum Scoparium aka Mānuka? The bushy, shrubby Mānuka tree is most commonly known for the golden honey created by Mānuka-loving bees. However, dig a little deeper and you’ll discover...
Northland Mānuka growing in New Zealand
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How Ultraviolet Sunlight Makes New Zealand Plants Ultra-Valuable

New Zealand flora and certain plants like mānuka seem to be taking the skincare and essential oil world by storm. What makes New Zealand's high Ultraviolet sunlight levels a factor in their unique ...