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Plants for Wellbeing Exploration
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Plants for Wellbeing Exploration
🌿 Part 1: Plant Knowledge
1. Which of these is a traditional Māori medicinal plant?
Kawakawa
Lavender
Rosemary
Basil
2. What does "taha tinana" refer to in the Hauora framework?
Spiritual wellbeing
Physical wellbeing
Mental wellbeing
Social wellbeing
3. Which safety rule is most important when using plants for food or medicine?
Only use plants you can positively identify as safe
Use any plant from your garden
Test small amounts of unknown plants
Follow advice from social media
4. Select all the ways plants can support wellbeing: (Check all that apply)
Providing nutritious food
Creating herbal teas for relaxation
Offering natural remedies for minor ailments
Connecting us to cultural traditions
🔍 Part 2: Research & Reflection
5. Choose one plant you researched today. Name the plant and describe one traditional Māori use:
Plant name: _________________________
6. How is this same plant used in contemporary wellbeing practices today?
7. Explain how your chosen plant supports either taha tinana (physical wellbeing) OR taha wairua (spiritual wellbeing):
8. Complete this sentence: "Mātauranga Māori teaches us that plants are important for wellbeing because..."
💭 Part 3: Personal Connection
9. Think about your own whānau or family. Do you use any plants for food, drinks, or natural remedies at home? Give an example:
10. How can plants support our physical and spiritual wellbeing? Write your thoughtful response:
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