Pukatea Relief

WHAT IT IS

Pukatea and Tataramoa are native botanicals of Aotearoa traditionally valued within Rongoā Māori for supporting physical wellbeing, strength, endurance and grounding.

Pukatea has a history of traditional use in preparations associated with pain and physical discomfort. The plant contains naturally occurring alkaloids, including pukateine, which have contributed to its traditional reputation within rongoā.

Tataramoa complements Pukatea through its traditional association with calming, grounding and nervous system support.

Pukatea Relief brings these traditional plant practices together with calendula, rosemary and eucalyptus in a deeply restorative botanical balm designed for tired, aching and overworked bodies.

WHAT IT DOES

Pukatea Relief is designed to support the body during periods of muscle tension, aches, stiffness and physical fatigue associated with sport, tournaments, exercise and demanding physical work.

The balm provides a nourishing base for mirimiri and targeted massage, allowing slow, intentional movement through areas of muscular tension and discomfort.

Pukatea and Tataramoa form the foundation of the formulation, while calendula helps soothe and condition the skin.

Rosemary essential oil provides a warming aromatic experience and is commonly incorporated into massage preparations designed to support circulation and muscular comfort. Eucalyptus provides a fresh, cooling and clearing sensation that complements physical release and ease of breathing.

Together, these botanicals create a grounding rongoā blend designed to help tired bodies soften, unwind and recover.

WHAT IT SUPPORTS

• Muscle tension, tightness and stiffness
• Mild to moderate muscular aches and discomfort
• Tired, fatigued and overworked muscles
• Post-exercise and sporting recovery
• Tournament and training recovery
• Recovery following demanding physical work
• Shoulders, back, legs, arms, hands and feet
• Everyday joint and muscular stiffness
• Massage and mirimiri for physical recovery
• Circulation and muscular warmth through massage
• Relaxation following physical exertion
• Grounding and calming of the body
• Nervous system relaxation
• Physical release and recovery
• Clear, refreshed breathing through the aromatic experience of eucalyptus

BENEFITS

• Helps soothe tired, tight and overworked muscles
• Provides comforting massage care for everyday muscular aches and stiffness
• Supports post-exercise and physical recovery
• Supports circulation and physical flow through massage
• Creates warming and cooling sensations through rosemary and eucalyptus
• Helps the body relax and release muscular tension
• Supports grounding and nervous system relaxation
• Provides a fresh, clearing aromatic experience
• Deeply nourishes and conditions the skin during massage
• Ideal for mirimiri, sports recovery and physical work
• Combines traditional native botanicals with complementary plant oils
• Grounded in Rongoā Māori plant knowledge and tikanga
• Supports a sense of tranquility, restoration and balance within the body

KEY INGREDIENTS

Pukatea
A native tree of Aotearoa traditionally valued within Rongoā Māori in preparations associated with physical discomfort and pain. Pukatea naturally contains plant alkaloids, including pukateine, and forms the foundation of Pukatea Relief.

Tataramoa
A native climbing plant traditionally used within Rongoā Māori and associated with calming, grounding and supporting relaxation. It complements the physical focus of Pukatea Relief by bringing a restorative element to the formulation.

Calendula
A gentle botanical that helps soothe, soften and condition the skin, making it well suited to repeated massage and mirimiri.

Rosemary Essential Oil
Provides a warming, stimulating aromatic experience and complements massage intended to support circulation, muscular comfort and physical recovery.

Eucalyptus
Provides a fresh, cooling and clearing sensation that complements muscular massage, physical release and a refreshed feeling after activity.

Natural Lipid Complex
Provides glide for massage while deeply nourishing the skin, supporting moisture retention and leaving the skin soft and conditioned.

HOW TO USE

Warm a generous amount of Pukatea Relief between the fingertips or palms and massage directly into areas of muscular tension, stiffness or physical discomfort.

Sports & Exercise

Massage into tired or overworked muscles following training, sport, tournaments or strenuous exercise. Focus on areas carrying the greatest physical load, including the legs, calves, thighs, shoulders, back, arms and feet.

Use slow, intentional massage movements to help the muscles relax and support post-activity recovery.

Physical Work

Apply to areas that feel tired, tight or overworked following physically demanding work. Massage firmly but comfortably into the shoulders, back, arms, hands, legs and feet to support muscular relaxation and physical recovery.

Muscles & Joints

Massage directly into areas experiencing everyday muscular tension, stiffness or mild to moderate aches and discomfort. The combination of massage and warming and cooling botanicals creates a soothing experience for tired muscles and joints.

Shoulders, Neck & Back

Warm the balm between the palms and massage slowly into tight shoulders, the upper back and muscular areas surrounding the neck. Ideal following repetitive work, physical activity or long periods of muscular tension.

Hands & Feet

Massage into tired hands and feet following repetitive activity, sport or physical work. Work slowly through the palms, fingers, soles and surrounding muscles to support relaxation and release.

Legs & Physical Recovery

Massage into tired legs following exercise, tournaments, prolonged standing or demanding physical activity. Use long, comfortable massage movements to support circulation, muscular warmth and recovery.

Mirimiri

Pukatea Relief can be incorporated into mirimiri as a warming and grounding botanical balm for targeted muscular work.

Apply generously and use slow, intentional movements through areas of tension to support physical release, relaxation and reconnection with the tinana.

Evening Recovery

Massage into tired or tense areas of the body in the evening as part of a physical recovery ritual. The combination of Pukatea, Tataramoa and aromatic botanicals creates a grounding experience that helps the body transition from physical exertion into rest.

Reapply as needed to support muscular comfort and recovery.

SENSORY NOTES

A powerful, grounding formulation combining traditional Rongoā Māori botanicals with warming, cooling and aromatic plant ingredients.

Earthy Pukatea and Tataramoa are complemented by soft calendula, warming rosemary and fresh eucalyptus, creating a distinctive sensory experience that begins with freshness and warmth before settling into a deeply grounding botanical massage.

Created for hardworking bodies, Pukatea Relief helps transform massage into a restorative ritual — supporting the tinana to soften, release tension and return to a state of rest and balance.

For external use only. Patch test before first use. Avoid direct contact with the eyes, face and sensitive areas.