Dhuwi Bush Medicine - Sorry Business Grief Collection

Drawing upon Aboriginal traditional bush medicine, with a deep sense of connection to Country, our new range of healing and wellness products thoughtfully crafted by Dhuwi.

A collaboration of Creative Cultural Facilitator/Artist Arkeria Armstrong and Aboriginal Healer & Wellness Facilitator Lee Crouch - Dhuwi means 'spirit' in Gamilaraay language.

Five collections, each comprising essential oil blends, spray mists, woven medicine bags and wellness packs.

Sorry Business Collection:

Lee created this blend as a tribute to the trauma and grief experienced after her sister's passing and the collective sorrow held in the community when our people return to the Dreamtime. The Bush Blend, "Sorry Business," serves as a source of comfort in moments of loss. Gentle yet powerful, it heals by elevating your body's vibrations, stimulating positive thoughts and fostering a connection to Country. It empowers the body to restore balance.

The creation of the sorry business woven pieces represent our coolamons that held our medicinal plants for the community as we walked on Country to collect them for this spiritual process. Each item uses our land animal the emu to draw in our star stories of the great warrambul (sky camp) which is our resting place on our next journey.

Oil Roller - This blend invites you to connect with the essential elements: air, water, land, and fire. It supports the release of trauma, encouraging a nurturing dialogue with yourself. With emu oil as its base, known for its anti-inflammatory properties and uplifting scent, this blend incorporates the medicinal qualities of lemon myrtle, wattle, rose myrtle, and Australian sandalwood. Suggested use: Warm the blend under hot sunlight or under hot water. Rub the roller onto the palm of your hand, rub your hands together and breathe in.

Massage Oil - a carefully crafted oil blend, highlighting the soothing qualities of Sandalwood nut oil, celebrated for its exceptional skin-softening and moisturising benefits, offering your skin the gentle care it deserves. Relax and let your worries melt away as you treat yourself to this comforting experience. 100ml

Grief Mist -Infused with the healing properties of lemon myrtle, wattle, rose myrtle and Australian sandalwood, this compassionate combination nurtures your skin deeply, providing not only relief but also a moment of peace and connection to Country. 100ml

Medicine Bag - Handwoven from sustainably sourced raffia from Madagascar, hand-dyed with a harmonious blend of natural and non-toxic dyes. Medicine bag measures approx 3-5cm diameter, is attached to an adjustable, hand twisted hemp cord.

Sorry Business Pack - Beautiful handwoven basket contains 10ml roller bottle, 50ml mist, hand-size possum skin, bush bundle, beeswax candle and an ancestor.

Created respectfully on the lands of the Taungurung / Dhudhuroa and Dja Dja Wurrung peoples by Dhuwi.

Background:

Aboriginal traditional medicine is one of the world’s oldest healing systems, practised by Australia’s First Nations peoples for over 60,000 years. This ancient knowledge passed down through generations, is deeply intertwined with the land, spirituality, and the holistic well-being of individuals and communities. Aboriginal healing practices aim to restore balance among the physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects of health with Country at its core.

A fundamental component of Aboriginal traditional medicine is the use of native plants and natural resources, often referred to as bush medicine. Over millennia, Aboriginal peoples have developed a profound understanding of the medicinal properties of Australia’s unique plants. Many of the plants found in the Australian bush possess remarkable healing qualities.

In Aboriginal culture, healing goes beyond merely treating physical symptoms; it also encompasses emotional and spiritual well-being. Many traditional healing practices centre around ceremonies that invoke spiritual guidance and seek to cleanse negative energy. 

Other healing practices include song, dance, and storytelling. These are not only forms of cultural expression but also methods to pass on knowledge and connect with ancestors. Such ceremonies often occur on sacred land or in areas of deep cultural significance, reinforcing the bond between individuals, communities, and their Country.