{"title":"Vivienne Hansen","description":"\u003cp\u003eVivienne Hansen’s works delve into the rich traditions of Indigenous knowledge, exploring the healing properties and cultural significance of native plants. Her books offer an insightful blend of \u003cem\u003ehealth and wellness\u003c\/em\u003e guidance rooted in authentic, natural remedies and traditional practices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect detailed explorations of flora and fauna through a respectful lens of science and nature, uncovering the unique relationship between people and the environment. Hansen’s writing encourages a deeper appreciation for natural medicine and sustainable living.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"noongar-bush-medicine-by-john-horsfall-9781742589060","title":"Noongar Bush Medicine","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eNoongar Bush Medicine\u003c\/i\u003e provides, for the first time, comprehensive information on the medicinal plants that were used by Aboriginal people of the south-west of Western Australia before European settlement. The book serves as a guide on how to use these plants for alternative treatments and protection from common ailments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47932341420268,"sku":"9781742589060","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781742589060-noongar-bush-medicine.jpg?v=1783860426"},{"product_id":"noongar-bush-tucker-by-john-horsfall-9781760800420","title":"Noongar Bush Tucker","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBefore the colonisation of Australia, Aboriginal Australians lived on a wonderful larder of fresh fruit, vegetables and lean meat, in a land largely free from disease, with more exercise, less stress and supportive communities.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eToday, in Aboriginal communities all over Australia, there are higher instances of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, renal disease, some types of cancer and lung diseases than in the general population.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is an attempt to preserve bush tucker knowledge for future generations of Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people to ensure the information is not lost with the passing of Elders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe authors describe over 260 species of the edible plants and fungi that were regularly gathered by the Noongars of the Bibbulmun Nation of the south-west of Western Australia before and after colonisation. Many of these plants and fungi are difficult to find today because of land clearing for crops and the farming of sheep and cattle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWritten by Noongar Elder Vivienne Hansen and retired nurse educator John Horsfall, \u003ci\u003eNoongar Bush Tucker\u003c\/i\u003e has been compiled from knowledge passed on by Noongar Elders. It features images of many of the species described to help the reader recognise the plants and fungi. There is no other book as comprehensive as this one on the bush tucker plants of the south-west of Western Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47932341879020,"sku":"9781760800420","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781760800420-noongar-bush-tucker.jpg?v=1783860439"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/vivienne-hansen.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}