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Aboriginal protocols and modern applications 7.47 - Coggle Diagram
Aboriginal protocols and modern applications 7.47
The Davidson and Kakadu Plums
Aboriginal Protocol
high concentration of ascorbic acid (vitamin C)
Used to boost their body's nutrient level
Assist immune system and reduce risk of Scurvy disease
Modern application
The antioxidant properties of Kakadu plums allow them to be used in skin treatment products
Used in natural medicines to help boost vitamin C levels
Soap Tree leaves
Modern Application
The bark of the tree is crushed and boiled to form a paste
Used to relive muscle or body pains
Present in modern Chinese and western medicines
Aboriginal protocol
When exposed to water the tree's leaves creates a lather or soap that has antibacterial properties.
Acts as an antiseptic
Yellow Ochre
Aboriginal protocal
The yellow ochre is basic and thus can react and neutralise excess hydrochloric acid in the stomach.
Used to treat stomach aches and heart burn
Modern application
Used to manufacture ramipril to treat high blood pressure
Also used as a medicine to improve survival rate of after a heart attack.
Smokebush
Modern application
Experimental results show that the plant contains a molecule call conourovone
This molecule is capable of killing the HIV virus that can be used to cure AIDS.
Aboriginal people did not recevive recogonition for the healing capacity of the plant
The Australian Government granted a biotechnology firm a patent for exclusive use of the plant.
Aboriginal people are restricted from using their cultural knowledge due to the patent granted to the biotechnology company.
Used for its healing properties in increasing the rate of healing for cuts and other skin conditions
Intellectual Rights of indigenous Australians
This is because the traditional knowledge of Aboriginal is passed down to generation verbally. Thus, there is no written or visual proof of such traditional knowledge to satisfy the criteria of the copyright protection in the Act.
Traditional knowledge can be used by researchers working at biotechnology companies without the consent of Aboriginal People
The process of submitting a patent claim is expensive and may not be affordable for individuals such as a single Aboriginal person.