Arrethe is the bush medicine I brew to make teas. This was taught to me by my Grandmother Molly. I teach my children and my grandchildren how to brew this tea to make them strong and keep our culture strong. This tea is used for coughs, colds and pneumonia. You can also use arrethe to treat skin sores and rubbing skin balms.
Name: Lulu Pitjara Teece
Language: Alyawarre
Biography:
Lulu Teece Apetyarr was born at Aketh-aketh. She has one brother, Pompy and three sisters, all well known artists. "My father's country is Ampilatwatja and my mother comes from Antarrengeny. I paint because I enjoy painting and to make money. The thing I like to paint most is bush medicine seeds, (Inteng-Inteng) and landscapes. In my spare time I like to go hunting for sugar bag and digging for Yerramp (honey ant.) My plan for the future is to keep looking after my grand kids".
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