Kakka poo

Very happy to have some images of this flower in this Onam season. My father always cherish memories of collecting this flower for Atha pookkalam. Its very interesting to be with nature and enjoying the present moment with nature. I share my happiness with the world through these images. We have a magnifiscent world around us to teach us, to make us happy, to keep us cool and more productive. Take some steps from our side to keep this wonders for the next generation.

These flowers are from Cheppanam, a remote village in Ernakulam District. I thinks these flowers are called 'Kakka poo'.

Ramacham

Ramacham plant image from my relative's home.
Still I remember lines of an ad of Radhas soap
'Ramacha vishari panineeril mukki aromal veeshum thanuppano
Kasthoori manjal purattum pularkala kanyake ninte thuduppano'
Roots of this herb have cooling effect. Its used as a cooling agent. Its used as a scrub for bathing and its oil is insect repellant.
During summer cooling agents gain more attraction. Today I read a neat post about Ramacham from 'Green crusader'. She had listed more uses of this cool herb. I am very happy to mention this link because any small effort to 'Go green' is for the next generation. We have to do some things for our children is it right?
Sudha's post on Usages of Ramacham

Some green efforts...

Through blogging I became more nature friendly. Two simple steps taken by me to reduce wastage and plastic are ...

• Now I am carrying a bag in my journeys instead of plastic bags. I had bought one cotton bag but its not suitable for the monsoon season. Now I proudly deny the plastic bag in the billing counter of the shop.


• I am also planning to buy some tea cups for our office instead of the disposable one.


• Always try to pack tiffin in steel containers rather than the plastic ones. My children always complain about the beautiful lunch box of their friends. I am really trying to convince them about the benefits of steel utensils.