Some highlights from our Autumn 2022 newsletter, or you can download the full newsletter below.
Contents
- Medicinal Plants of the Brigalow Belt- What is the Brigalow Belt and what medicinal plants are here?
- Davidson Plums Highlights
- Australian Native Flowers The Grand Collection
- Brief History of the Distillation of Essential Oils
- Persoonia Project – Research Collaboration —IPHA and University of Queensland’s Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation (QAAFI)
- Guidelines for harvesting Persoonia– Persoonia is a genus of plants, commonly referred to as geebung.
- Indigenous Plants for Health – Field Day May 2022
- A Bushfood Conference Brisbane region on 18th – 20th August
- Indigenous Plants for Health Membership application form
Medicinal Plants of the Brigalow Belt
Exploring Health Promoting Plants of the Brigalow Belt South-Central Queensland
In this newsletter article, we embark on a botanical journey through one of Queensland’s most biodiverse yet under-appreciated regions. Andrew Pengelly takes us deep into the Brigalow Belt, unveiling medicinal treasures hidden among its distinctive flora.
From the towering Brigalow trees with their healing inner bark to aromatic shrubs with potent essential oils, this exploration reveals the remarkable healing potential preserved in this unique Australian landscape
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Australian Native Flowers: The Grand Collection
This article steps into a vibrant world of uniquely Australian blooms that captivate with their extraordinary colors and forms. This stunning visual tour showcases native flowers from the fiery Heart-leaf Flame Pea to the majestic Waratah, offering inspiration for gardeners and plant enthusiasts alike.
Australia ranks third globally for endemic plant species, and this collection highlights both celebrated icons and hidden botanical gems worth discovering in your own garden.
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Persoonia Project – Guidelines for Harvesting
Find out how you can become an essential contributor to groundbreaking botanical research while honoring sustainable harvest practices.
This comprehensive guide outlines how members can participate in collecting Persoonia specimens for scientific study. Your careful harvesting could help unlock ancient healing wisdom and contribute to developing new therapeutic applications from this traditional indigenous food.
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