Tuesday 26 January 2016

Where Lady Trewþe lives?

''Those who have spoken Latin and have used the language correctly do not give to the word humanitas the meaning which it is commonly thought to have, what the Greeks call φιλανθρωπία (philanthropy), signifying a kind of friendly spirit and good-feeling towards all men without distinction; but they gave to humanitas the force of the Greek παιδεία (paideia); that is, what we call eruditionem institutionemque in bonas artes, or "education and training in the liberal arts. Those who earnestly desire and seek after these are most highly humanized. For the desire to pursue of that kind of knowledge, and the training given by it, has been granted to humanity alone of all the animals, and for that reason it is termed humanitas, or "humanity".''


Pursuing authenticity might lead to Sartre's "absolute freedom" &"the illusion of individuality" downhill to Utopian ideology or a positive outcome of enlightened and informed motivation.

"Fact creates norms, and truth illumination." Werner Herzog

Where the Lady with the mirror and the serpent lives?






Sunday 1 November 2015

Natural

Amazing health benefits of Papaya Leaves. 
Papaya Leaves contain powerful healing compounds for great health and vitality…
Papaya Leaves have a milky sap that’s great for preventing and killing cancer cells because it contains acetogenin. Reduce inflammation of the stomach lining and heal gastric ulcers by killing H. pylori bacteria. Papaya Leaf Tea can increase platelet counts in cases of vitamin deficiencies, chemotherapy, dengue fever and more. Helps Menstrual pain, also work well as a good laxative… for those who suffer from constipation, increases appetite bringing vigor and vitality. Papaya Leaves contain lots of Vitamin D which prevents emphysema. Supported cardiovascular system. Strengthened immune system. Decreases diabetes complications.


Wednesday 21 October 2015

Medicinal yard weed



Plantago major is a species of plantago, family PlantaginaceaeThe active chemical constituents are aucubin (an anti-microbial agent), allantoin (which stimulates cellular growth and tissue regeneration), and mucilage (which reduces pain and discomfort). Broadleaf plantain is also a highly nutritious wild edible, that is high in calcium and vitamins A, C, and K. The young, tender leaves can be eaten raw. 
A tea of plantain leaves can be ingested to treat diarrhea or dysenteryAdding fresh plantain seeds or flower heads to a tea will act as an effective lubricating and bulking laxative and soothe raw, sore throats. When ingested, the aucubin in plantain leaves leads to increased uric acid excretion from the kidneys. Anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antioxidant, weak antibiotic, immuno modulating and antiulcerogenic activity.

Tuesday 20 October 2015

Chelidonium majus

,... commonly known as greater celandine or tetterwort, a herbaceous perennial plant, the only species in the genus Chelidonium.
The flowers consist of four yellow petals, each about 1 cm long, with two sepals. A double-flowered variety occurs naturally. The flowers appear from late spring to summer.
The whole plant is toxic in moderate doses as it contains a range of isoquinoline alkaloids but there are numerous therapeutic uses when used at the correct dosage. The main alkaloid present in the herb and root is coptisine. Other alkaloids present include methyl 2'-(7,8-dihydrosanguinarine-8 yl)acetate, allocryptopine, stylopineprotopinenorchelidonineberberinechelidoninesanguinarine,chelerythrine, and 8-hydroxydihydrosanguinarine.
The chemicals in greater celandine might slow the growth of cancer cells.

Friday 16 October 2015

By Edmund Spenser






One day I wrote her name upon the strand,
But came the waves and washed it away:
Again I write it with a second hand,
But came the tide, and made my pains his prey.
Vain man, said she, that doest in vain assay,
A mortal thing so to immortalize,
For I myself shall like to this decay,
And eek my name be wiped out likewise.
Not so, (quod I) let baser things devise
To die in dust, but you shall live by fame:
My verse, your virtues rare shall eternize,
And in the heavens write your glorious name.
Where whenas death shall all the world subdue,
Our love shall live, and later life renew.

Friday 26 June 2015

Flamboyant trees






Delonix regia is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is noted for its fern-like leaves and flamboyant display of flowers. In many tropical parts of the world it is grown as an ornamental tree and in English it is given the name Royal Poinciana or Flamboyant. It is also one of several trees known as Flame tree.
In India it is known as Gulmohar in Hindi. It is also known there as Krishnachura 
The Delonix Regia is found in Madagascar's dry deciduous forests. In the wild it is endangered, but it is widely cultivated elsewhere. In addition to its ornamental value, it is also a useful shade tree in tropical conditions, because it usually grows to a modest height (mostly 5 meters, but it can reach an maximum height of 12 meters) but spreads widely, and its dense foliage provides full shade.

The Royal Poinciana is most commonly propagated by seeds. Seeds are collected, soaked in warm water for at least 24 hours, and planted in warm, moist soil in a semi-shaded, sheltered position. In lieu of soaking, the seeds can also be 'nicked' or 'pinched' (with a small scissors or nail clipper) and planted immediately. These two methods allow moisture to penetrate the tough outer casing, stimulating germination. The seedlings grow rapidly and can reach 30 cm in a few weeks under ideal conditions.