Emu Bush (E.alternifolia) also known as Native Honeysuckle Parts of this plant have been used as a traditional medicine. A small quantity was used in a preparation for treating colds and inflammation of the throat, an infusion of the leaves as a soporific, and other parts combined as a topical treatment. Leaf extracts have shown substantial antifungal…
Burdekin plums nutritional value is vitamin C, minerals, and dietary fibre containing nearly 5 times the antioxidant content of blueberries. Burdekin Plum Season is December through to April. When ripe, the plums can be eaten fresh, sliced and added to fruit salads, turned into jams, jellies and wine. They can be cooked down to make…
Headache Vine fruit covered by long white hairs The leaves are crushed and hands cupped so that the aroma can be inhaled to cure headache, head colds and sinus. The sap can be an irritant so wash your hands immediately after treatment. Found in forests and woodlands climbing up and over other vegetation NSW, QLD,…
RIVER MINT makes an interesting mint tea, which is reputedly good for easing the effects of colds. The crushed leaves were sniffed to relieve headache. Available in our Bush Food Shop in 10gm, 20gm, 50gm or 100gm Caterers Pack
Quandongs have been an important traditional aboriginal fruit, which is, although somewhat tart, highly nutritious and contains twice the vitamin C of an orange. The kernel is also very nutritious but indigenous Australians tended to use this mainly for medicinal purposes. We have 100gm packs of dried quandong halves available in our shop as well…
A tea made from Native Sage has had a long history of use to treat sore throats and coughs; often by gargling. Dried Native Sage is available in the Bush Food Shop
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Australian Native Lemon Grass (Cymbopogon ambiguus) is an attractive blue-grey leaved grass with fluffy silvery flowerheads. aromatic foliage. Australian Native Lemon Grass is said to have a calming and soothing effect on digestion and stress, It was used to treat muscle cramps, scabies, various skin sores, headaches, fever and respiratory tract infections. Native Lemon Grass…
This arid lands fruit has been a staple food of the indigenous desert dwellers of Central Australia for many thousands of years. A rich source of minerals, particularly potassium, it is also high in vitamin C. The traditional harvesting method is to collect the sun dried fruits of the small bush in the autumn and…
Kakadu plum (also called the Gubinge, Billygoat Plum or Murunga) is a small deciduous tree found growing wild extensively through out the subtropical woodlands of the Northern Territory and Western Australia. It bears abundant crop of small plum-like fruits. The fruit has a very high content of vitamin C, in fact holds the World Record. It’s…