50 seeds.Used as a blood purifier, it is a mild narcotic, sedative, tonic and anti-inflammatory. It calms the nerves and is used as an opium detoxifier. In TCM it is known to remove heat and toxins from the body, invigorate the blood and stop bleeding. It has also been used as an abortifacient and to encourage menstruation, cure diarrhea and infections. The Maori used the sap as chewing gum and to cure toothache. Its leaves are used as a nutrient rich salad ingredient and to feed stock. Externally used to treat boils and infections on the skin. Researchers from both Auckland and Otago Universities found that Puha has three times the antioxidant level of blueberries.