Ko Kūmarahou he rākau e tupu ana i ngā rohe māmā o te ngahere
He uri nō Tāne Mahuta rāua ko Apunga
Ka whakamahia hei rongoā mo te huka, te manawa, me te maremare o te uma.
Kūmarahou (Pomaderris kumeraho) is used in rongoā to soothe coughs and colds, and to support the lungs and chest.
The leaves are boiled to make a tea that helps clear mucus.
Kūmarahou mixed with Kawakawa is also used to treat eczema.