Continuing from the previous entry, the Māori people, the indigenous inhabitants of New Zealand, have various traditional methods of  utilizing the medicinal properties of the Manuka tree, some of which are quite unique. First, they dig a relatively deep hole and gather dry Manuka wood to start a fire. Since Manuka trees contain enough oils to produce essential oils,  the wood ignites quickly. After the fire burns for a while, two thick logs are placed parallel across the hole. Then, branches with fresh  Manuka leaves attached are thrown in, creating a large amount of smoke. At this point, the person straddles the logs (without wearing anything  on their lower body) and allows the smoke to be directed onto the affected area. This is an old folk remedy used for treating stubborn hemorrhoids and  gynecological diseases, a method I learned about from the Māori people.

I’m fortunately not someone who suffers from hemorrhoids, so I haven’t tried it myself, but I’ve heard that it works quickly. For those reading this  blog who are struggling to find a cure for hemorrhoids, feel free to give it a try. However, if you do, please bring a shovel and accompany me to our  beekeeping farm. It’s in a remote mountain area where there are no people, except for wild animals, so there’s no need to worry! (laughs)