Mind. Body. Spirit.
Healing in the Aboriginal belief system requires all aspects of ones being to be treated where the mind, body and spirit must be restored. Aboriginal healers do not only administer medical treatment to the body, they also conduct spiritual ceremonies for the spirit and counsel the ill person to clear their mind from the effects of the sickness. Elders and people who know of traditional healing methods are highly respected and considered a very important contributor to the Aboriginal community.
The meaning of healing in Aboriginal culture is directly linked to a strong spiritual connection to the landscape. Indigenous natural healing is found in bush tucker and other native Australian plants providing dietary benefits and medicinal treatment to various diseases, infections and other health issues. The last image illustrates the relevance for bush tucker and natural medicines in today's society where contemporary technologies can be incorporated in the process to increase awareness and marketability to the general Australian public as well as on an international scale. LI'TYA products are a unique range of skin, hair and body products based on Indigenous Australian plants using principles of modern and Indigenous therapeutic methods. Natural Indigenous herbal and remedial products will be available for purchase at the gift store of the Living Classroom with educational brochures on the Aboriginal healing benefits and uses of the plants used in the products.
Along the Reconciliation Trail you will be able to identify many of these native plants used for Indigenous healing purposes described at the Living Classroom. At each of the rest points there will be a QR Code on the interpretive signage for you to learn more about native vegetation and their Indigenous uses as well as the history of the region including the lead up and aftermath of the 1838 Myall Creek Massacre. You can also record your findings by uploading photos or sketches of your journey.
The meaning of healing in Aboriginal culture is directly linked to a strong spiritual connection to the landscape. Indigenous natural healing is found in bush tucker and other native Australian plants providing dietary benefits and medicinal treatment to various diseases, infections and other health issues. The last image illustrates the relevance for bush tucker and natural medicines in today's society where contemporary technologies can be incorporated in the process to increase awareness and marketability to the general Australian public as well as on an international scale. LI'TYA products are a unique range of skin, hair and body products based on Indigenous Australian plants using principles of modern and Indigenous therapeutic methods. Natural Indigenous herbal and remedial products will be available for purchase at the gift store of the Living Classroom with educational brochures on the Aboriginal healing benefits and uses of the plants used in the products.
Along the Reconciliation Trail you will be able to identify many of these native plants used for Indigenous healing purposes described at the Living Classroom. At each of the rest points there will be a QR Code on the interpretive signage for you to learn more about native vegetation and their Indigenous uses as well as the history of the region including the lead up and aftermath of the 1838 Myall Creek Massacre. You can also record your findings by uploading photos or sketches of your journey.
Aboriginal Spirituality and Healing
References
Biz, T. A. (2013). Bush Remedies. Retrieved from Native Tastes of Australia: http://tasteaustralia.biz/bushfood/bush-remedies/
Botanicals, L. P. (2014). LI'TYA Philosophy. Retrieved from Spa Care from the Australian Dream: http://litya.com/litya-philosophy
BRI, B. R. (2015). Healing Secrets of Aboriginal Bush Medicine. Retrieved from Big River Internet: http://www.bri.net.au/medicine.html
Craig, C. a. (2015). A TRADITIONAL ABORIGINAL SPA HEALING TREATMENT AT THE BIG4 QUEENSCLIFF, VICTORIA. Retrieved from Y travel: http://www.ytravelblog.com/aboriginal-spa-treatment-big4-queenscliff/
Kamenev, M. (2011). Top 10 Aboriginal bush medicines. Retrieved from National Geographic: http://www.australiangeographic.com.au/topics/history-culture/2011/02/top-10-aboriginal-bush-medicines/
Poroch, N., Arabena, K., Tongs, J., Larkin, S., Fisher, J., & Henderson, G. (2009). Spirituality and Aboriginal People's Social and Emotional Wellbeing: A Review. Retrieved from Cooperative Research Centre for Aboriginal Health: https://www.lowitja.org.au/sites/default/files/docs/DP_11_spirituality_review.pdf
Botanicals, L. P. (2014). LI'TYA Philosophy. Retrieved from Spa Care from the Australian Dream: http://litya.com/litya-philosophy
BRI, B. R. (2015). Healing Secrets of Aboriginal Bush Medicine. Retrieved from Big River Internet: http://www.bri.net.au/medicine.html
Craig, C. a. (2015). A TRADITIONAL ABORIGINAL SPA HEALING TREATMENT AT THE BIG4 QUEENSCLIFF, VICTORIA. Retrieved from Y travel: http://www.ytravelblog.com/aboriginal-spa-treatment-big4-queenscliff/
Kamenev, M. (2011). Top 10 Aboriginal bush medicines. Retrieved from National Geographic: http://www.australiangeographic.com.au/topics/history-culture/2011/02/top-10-aboriginal-bush-medicines/
Poroch, N., Arabena, K., Tongs, J., Larkin, S., Fisher, J., & Henderson, G. (2009). Spirituality and Aboriginal People's Social and Emotional Wellbeing: A Review. Retrieved from Cooperative Research Centre for Aboriginal Health: https://www.lowitja.org.au/sites/default/files/docs/DP_11_spirituality_review.pdf