Bush Medicine Leaves

This painting by Louise Numina is her dreaming about the bush medicine leaves. She has painted this beautiful artwork in red on a black background. Louise is an artist with huge potential. Aboriginal women go into the bush looking for a special bush to collect its leaves. The leaves change colour according to age and season. Depending on the colour of the leaves when picked are its uses. They are used as an antiseptic, for colds and flu, and also for nausea. They are used for many medicinal purposes.