In a region with soaring dialysis rates, these Aboriginal women are brewing traditional bush medicine to bring comfort.
In Mparntwe-Alice Springs, a young Pertame woman crushes irmangka leaves on an ancient rock continuing a culture thousands of years old.For Tamara Stewart, this is not just a job but a personal journey intertwined with memories of her late grandmother."Then I lost her at the start of this year, in January, and it just changed me."
This traditional medicine helps with inflammation, maintains a connection to culture, and supports those going through challenging times.A family legacy In September 2021, Purple House opened a social enterprise hub in the suburb of East Side featuring the first purpose-built bush medicine kitchen and retail space for Bush Balm.
They also sell the balm from their store at the East Side social enterprise hub, as well as through wholesalers and an online shop."With all the money ... we're able to dish out all the free bush medicine to patients and clients," she says.Tamara feels a deep sense of pride in how far Bush Balm has come.Photo shows A road closed sign over a road with a flooded field nearby.
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