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flag A Melbourne museum showcases a rare WWII-era Indigenous Australian pill used by Allied troops, highlighting centuries-old First Nations healing knowledge.

flag A newly reopened Melbourne Medical History Museum features "Cultural Medicine: The Art of Indigenous Healing," spotlighting a rare WWII-era pill made from Corkwood, an Indigenous Queensland remedy used secretly by Allied troops to prevent seasickness before D-Day. flag Discovered by museum director Jacqueline Healy, the pill highlights the overlooked role of First Nations healing knowledge, which spans at least 65,000 years. flag The exhibition includes artworks by First Nations artists, notably Dja Dja Wurrung weaver Cassie Leatham Fisher Patterson, whose healing mats, crafted from native plants and feathers, reflect ancestral traditions and personal resilience. flag The display integrates Indigenous medicinal wisdom into the museum’s 400-year Western medical timeline, emphasizing its scientific depth and cultural significance. flag The exhibit runs until July 10, 2026.

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