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Contemporary Application of Aboriginal Protocols for Development of…
Contemporary Application of Aboriginal Protocols for Development of Medicinal Technologies
Intellectual Rights of Indigenous Australians
Aboriginal People's knowledge of natural Australian ecology
lead to development of these practices to be categorised
'Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property' --> Australian Government
Often used by major biotechnology companies
using flora as medicine for treatment of diseases
Patent claims are not affordable for many Aboriginal individuals
Major biotechnology companies can afford these claims
Use Aboriginal information without consent
Don't receive monetary benefit
Loophole in Commonwealth Copyright Act
Traditional medicinal practices are passed on verbally
No physical proof of such knowledge to satisfy the copyright act
Legislation needs to be developed
to protect intellectual property of Aboriginal People's
ensuring fairness
ensuring equity
Example - Plant Breeders Rights Act
Aboriginal People are allowed to oppose production of a plant
have to be from historical documentation
Aboriginal Protocol - Bush Medicine
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Davidson and Kakadu Plums
natural Australian fruits rich in vitamin C
Aboriginal peoples consumed to boost nutrient level
Reduction in scurvy disease
Modern Application
antioxidant properties allow for use in skin treatment
increase skin elasticity
restore skin membrane
help boost vitamin C levels
Soap Tree
Tree leaves can lather to form soap solution
soap solution has antiseptic qualities
allow for use to reduce antibacterial growth
Leaves contain saponin acid which suppresses bacterial growth
Used as a way to heal cuts on the skin by Aboriginal peoples
Modern application
Bark of tree is crushed and boiled
Ash produced can be turned into paste
can be used to reduce muscle pain and soreness
Yellow Ochre
used to treat upset stomachs and stomach pain
Basic qualities allow for neutralisation of excess HCl
removed heartburn
Modern application
increase surival rate after a heart attack
treatment in high blood pressure
Grey Mangroves
used to treat stingray injuries
prevent infection and neutralise acidic stingray venom
leaves are smashed and added to water
applied to wound to minimise pain and infection
Modern Application
it is still used currently as a way to treat stings from stingrays and mantarays
Smokebush
used by Aboriginal people for their healing properties
increased rate for wound healing
Modern application
contains conocurovone
capable of killing HIV virus