Methodology
This study combines Field Linguistics and Language Documentation methods. The team conducted field work, together with a local consultant, Mr Benediktus Delpada, to collect original and ‘first-hand’ data, documented plant species (English and Abui plant names and the scientific name). Besides looking at the medicinal properties and cultural relevance (from the perspective of the Abui people), the team also explored local myths and legends connected with the plants.
Thereafter, the team organised the data in a database which is reflected below.
| Please note that all Abui plant names, reported medical usages of plants and any associated legends or myths recorded below are the intellectual property of the Abui people. |
Collection
Corn / Faat
| English Plant Name: | Corn |
| Abui Plant Name: | Faat |
| Scientific Name: | Zea mays |
| Etymological Reconstruction: | TBC |
When somebody gets an accident and subsequently experiences pain/problems in the body, people can crush white corn and the bark of the eucalyptus tree, and cook it for the sick person.
Corn is the main crop besides red rice in the Abui community.
| Remarks:
Verified |