kuntilja

kuntilja
lemon grass; Cymbopogon bombycinus
Definition
Kuntilja grows in floodouts, creeks and swamps. You bend the grass and break off the top part, leaving the roots to grow again. You boil it in a bucket, and then cool it to just be lukewarm temperature. You can pour some into a bath and bathe in it, or use it like soap for washing. But don't wipe it off - it leaves a scent on your body. You can also use dried kuntilija potpourri.
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Source
E. Graham Nakkamarra; and from Nixon Nakkamarra and N. Nelson Nakkamarra, Bush medicine and plants, Papulu Apparr-Kari Language Centre, Tennant Creek. Photo A. Alder
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