Tree of life in Queensland, Australia

Tree of life in Queensland, Australia

Cakora Lake in the heart of the enchanting Daintree Rainforest captivates with its serene beauty. The lake is known for its unique earthy hue, resembling the shade of well-steeped tea. The lake is surrounded by a riot of vegetation including lush tea trees, Melaleuca Alternifolia. The tea tree, a master of alchemy in their own right holds a treasure trove of tannins within their leaves. When their leaves fall from trees and touch the water, they release tannins. These organic compounds infuse the river with a deep amber color. The water, now imbued with the essence of the rainforest, carried with it the history of a thousand seasons, tales of growth and decay, of life's ever-turning cycle, in its rich, earthy tones.

The story of the healing tea trees in human history finds its roots in the ancient annals for thousands of years and emerges from the rich heritage of the Bundjalung, Australia's Aboriginal people. Guided by generations of wisdom, they have harnessed these organic oases for their natural healing properties, tending to an array of maladies. Skin infections, burns, cuts, and insect bites yielded to the power of these elemental waters, offering solace and rejuvenation in their embrace. Some native women have given birth at the healing lake.

Australian photographer, Derry Moroney, captured various faces of the stunning 'Tree of Life' formation on Cakora Lake.

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Photos by Derry Mroney

https://www.bbc.com/news/av/world-australia-55642974

https://theconversation.com/indigenous-medicine-a-fusion...