Growing either as a bush or treeclimbing vine, this hardy plant is embellished with beautiful, delicate yellow flowers. Although these are a treat for the eyes when exploring the Australian bush, it’s the leaves and stems that become a real saviour for those in pain.
Taking these parts of the plant and warming them up, they can be crushed together to form a paste. Absorbed by the skin, this salve can relieve inflammation and alleviate pain for arthritis sufferers. The vines are also a traditional cure for headaches. This requires them to be tightly wrapped around the head, creating pressure.