Table 1 Medicinal plants commonly used in Wurrumiyanga and Pirlangimpi
From: Medicinal plant use in two Tiwi Island communities: a qualitative research study
Plant—Tiwi name (scientific name) | Part of plant used | Environment where plant is found | Condition treated | Method | Voucher no. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Rokuni (Ipomoea pes-caprae) | Leaf | Coast | Skin | Wash | A.T. Thompson 014 (DNA) Wurrumiyanga |
Tarripilima (Rhizophora stylosa) | Hypocotyl | Coast | Skin | Wash | A.T. Thompson 015 (DNA) Wurrumiyanga |
Timirraringa (Eucalyptus miniata) | Inner bark | Woodland | Skin | Wash | A.T. Thompson 016 (DNA) Wurrumiyanga |
Jimijinga (Persoonia falcata) | Leaf | Woodland | Congestion | Wash, tea, and/or inhaled | A.T. Thompson 017 (DNA) Wurrumiyanga |
Tokapunga (Ficus opposita) | Leaf | Woodland | Congestion | Wash and/or inhaled | A.T. Thompson 019 (DNA) Wurrumiyanga |
Kanuli (Planchonia careya) | Inner bark | Waterhole/woodland | Skin | Wash | A.T. Thompson 022 (DNA) Wurrumiyanga |
Jikiringini (Alphitonia excelsa) | Leaf | Waterhole/woodland | General wash | Wash | A.T. Thompson 018 (DNA) Wurrumiyanga A.T. Thompson 021 (DNA) Wurrumiyanga |
Miyaringa (Pandanus spiralis) | Leaf base | Waterhole/woodland | Stomach | Ingested | A.T. Thompson 020 (DNA) Wurrumiyanga |
Miparriyi (Livistona humilis) | Heart of the palm | Waterhole/woodland | Stomach | Ingested | A.T. Thompson 023 (DNA) Wurrumiyanga |