Nabanunga - Contemporary Aboriginal Art - Stephanie Singh-Highfold - Family Gathering

Nabanunga - Contemporary Aboriginal Art - Stephanie Singh-Highfold

Family Gathering

acrylic on canvas

120 x 90 cm

Bush medicine leaves have been used for thousands of years to treat wounds, infections, bites, and illnesses. Typically gathered by women, the leaves are boiled, crushed, or mashed to release their healing properties, sometimes made into tea or combined with animal fat—such as kangaroo fat—to create a poultice that can be stored and carried for long periods. These natural remedies not only support physical healing but are also deeply connected to cultural knowledge and spiritual wellbeing, with practices passed down through generations.