-🌿 Nurtured by Nature, Guided by Rongoā Wisdom 🌿
Kōpākopa (Plantago major) is a powerhouse for skin repair. Rich in Vitamin K, this humble plant supports rapid wound healing and reduces inflammation. Studies have shown its antioxidant and antimicrobial properties help protect damaged skin, accelerate tissue regeneration, and soothe irritation — making it ideal for cuts, grazes, and reactive flare‑ups. In folk medicine, a fresh kōpākopa poultice was long cherished for its uncanny ability to draw out impurities, cooling inflamed skin and gently coaxing infection or pus to the surface.
Paired with patete (Schefflera digitata), a traditional Māori remey known for its calming effect on red, raw, inflamed eczema, this duo honours both science and mātauranga Māori. Patete was often applied to angry, weepy skin to cool, calm, and restore balance — offering gentle relief where modern solutions often overwhelm.
Together, kōpākopa and patete offer a powerful, naturally soothing skin remedy — grounded in healing wisdom our tūpuna trusted, and backed by nature’s science.