The sacredness of Irmangka-Irmangka is more than a balm, it is the spirit of my people, the voice of the land, and the wisdom of ancestors who walked before us.

It is a healer’s gift, born from a connection that is deeper than words can convey, a lifeline that reaches into the hearts and bodies of those seeking solace. This is not simply medicine; it is our culture in motion, healing through touch, scent, and the very essence of the Earth. When I gather it, I feel the presence of those who came before, guiding my hands, reminding me that this plant is not just a remedy, it is the heartbeat of our survival.

The sacredness of Irmangka-Irmangka is the resilience of a people who have endured, its healing power, potent and strong as the roots that anchor it to the land. For the baby crying from nappy rash, it soothes with the gentlest touch, offering relief where nothing else will. For the child scratching at mosquito bites or a sunburnt back, it calms and cools, turning discomfort into ease. For the pregnant mother with aching legs and a stretched belly, it brings a sense of peace, a moment of stillness amidst the chaos of life. 

For the athlete, battered and sore from the battlefield of sport, it restores tired muscles and revives the body. For the elder, seeking relief from arthritis after years of labor, it brings back the dignity of movement. For the parent worn down by longs days and exhaustion, it relieves headaches and quiets the spirit.

The sacredness of Irmangka-Irmangka is the ultimate teacher in care. It reaches deep, teaching those who use it to slow down, to honor their bodies, and to reconnect with the energy of the Earth. When rubbed on the chest, it relieves symptoms and halves the length of a cold, breathing life back into the lungs and strength back into the body. For those suffering from eczema, acne, and irritated skin, it soothes where nothing else can, healing from the surface to the soul. It is not just a product, it is pure earth magic in a jar, a reminder that healing begins with care and ends with connection.

The sacredness of Irmangka-Irmangka is the power of love made physical. Through Palyani, this bush medicine is no longer confined to my hands or my people, it is being shared with the world, teaching others to embrace healing that comes from the heart of the land. It carries the strength of the Earth itself, the care of the hands that prepared it, and the wisdom of ancestors who understood that true healing goes far beyond the body. Each jar is a proof: that strength can be gentle, that resilience can be shared, and that healing is not a luxury, it is a birthright.

The sacredness of Irmangka-Irmangka is my offering to a world that has forgotten what it means to heal fully. Each time I crush its leaves, each time I blend and stir, I am not just making anything, I am creating a connection. Every jar carries a piece of me, of my people, of our culture’s unbroken strength. This is the healer’s purpose: to reach into the pain, the sorrow, the weariness of others and offer not just relief but renewal. This is medicine that teaches, medicine that transforms, medicine that reminds us that healing is an act of love. With Irmangka-Irmangka, you are not just choosing to ease your body, you are choosing to heal your spirit, to honor the land, and to carry forward the wisdom of a people who have always understood what it truly means to care.

Nina Wright, Artist, Writer, Kokatha + Narungga