Maori
Maori Medicine (Rongoā Māori)
Maori Medicine (Template:IPA-nz, Rongoā Māori) is the traditional medicine system of the Maori people of New Zealand. The term "Rongoā Māori" encompasses herbal remedies, physical therapies, and spiritual healing.
Etymology
The term "Rongoā" (Template:IPA-nz) is derived from the Maori language, where "Rongo" means "peace" or "relief", and "ā" is a suffix denoting action. Thus, "Rongoā" can be translated as "the act of bringing relief or peace". The term "Māori" (Template:IPA-nz) refers to the indigenous Polynesian people of New Zealand.
Related Terms
- Tohunga: A Maori expert in a particular field, such as medicine or spiritual healing.
- Karanga: The ceremonial call in Maori culture, often used in healing rituals.
- Mana: A spiritual force or power in Maori belief, which can influence health and wellbeing.
- Tapu: A sacred restriction in Maori culture, often related to health and illness.
- Whakapapa: The Maori concept of genealogy, which is considered important in understanding health and disease.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Maori
- Wikipedia's article - Maori
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