Wet season brings bounty of medicinal plants to Far West NSW
A wet season in Far West New South Wales has brought new life to the region's flora, and with it, a renewed sense of connection to the land for the Barkindji people. The region's medicinal and edible plants, which have been used by the Barkindji for thousands of years, are thriving in numbers not seen for decades.
A particularly wet season in Far West New South Wales has brought new life to the region's flora, and with it, a renewed sense of connection to the land for the Barkindji people.
For Dave Doyle, a Barkindji and Malyangapa man, the lush landscape along the Darling-Baaka River is more than just a striking outback view – it's a living medicine cabinet, teeming with plants that have been used by his family for generations.
There's emu bush, which can help with wounds and headaches; native lemongrass to soothe a sore throat, and river mint, which makes for a soothing tea and helps with digestion.