Thursday, November 1, 2007

TREES FOR LIFE




Be a responsible citizen. If you wish that this human race should not see the doom’s day, please read this and ‘ACT on IT’

Nothing less than Tree Plantation can save MOTHER EARTH from the ill effects of Climate change.

Trees soak Carbon dioxide (CO2) and release Oxygen (O2) to make our life possible on the Earth. Apart from this trees also carry out many other noble functions like making the food, fodder, Fiber, Medicine. They also shelter birds and insects those who are an integral part of out ecosystem.

There for it is our prime duty to conserve the trees by Planting and protecting them.

Here is a golden opportunity for you to make good of your life. Bye this pack, carry it with you, read the contents and ‘ACT on IT’ by spreading the seeds to grow more and more trees.

This is your contribution to reduce the impact of Climate Change.

Know the Tree
Tree

Seed
Bijasaal:

This lofty tree growing in the moist deciduous forest has many medicinal properties. Its large canopy provides much required cool shade. Insects visit this tree for the nectar and birds follow the insects, as a result the tree is always seen buzzing with life throughout the year.



Amaltash:

Golden Yellow Showers during the early summer make Nature’s Delight when Amaltash (Indian Laburnum) blooms. Laden with herbal/ medicinal properties this tree is one of the most beautiful wild flowers in the Indian Jungles


Tamarind:

Used in all ‘Indian Curries’ its tartaric fruits provide us with much required vitamin C. Also a shelter too many birds of ‘heron’ group Tamarind are planted every where for its shed and the fruits.



Bamboo:

Fastest growing grass on the Earth, this plant is food for many mammals in Indian Jungles. But also it is a poor man’s timber. Sprouting nature of Bamboo makes them one of the most useful additions to any landscape.



Teak:

One of the Best Timbers produced by Indian Soils, Teak still remains a charm for the carpenters. This majestic tree suits best to any climatic conditions and therefore planted though no fruits or nectar available from it to the micro-organisms but the soil nurturing capacity with fast growth and non palatable habit makes it one of the favorite species in any plantation plan



Ritha:

Soap Nut trees still remains charm for the women folks for the excellent quality of cleaning the hair. Natural shampoo made form the fruit is coupled with other good properties. The small and sturdy bushy plant with shiny leaves is therefore planted as hedge plant too.



Behda:

One of the components in the famous TRIFALA, behda is also planted for its canopy which provides good shade for many years to come. Easy to grow and low on maintenance makes it favorite for the plantation planners.



Sivan:

‘White Teak’ or second teak is an appropriate name for this tree. Heart shaped shiny leaves make this tree look beautiful. Easy to grow this fast growing plant gives good economical returns too



Semal:

It is always delight to enjoy the Birds congregation on this tree from Indian Forests when it is in bloom. Laden with nectar rich red flowers, this softwood tree is fast on growth. Easy to plant and less care are other advantages
HERBS FOR LIFE

Learn how the herbs are miraculously helpful to combat in today’s urban lifestyle.

Grow them by putting the tray in the window-sill which receives about 3-4 hours of daily sunlight, water them appropriately and make your daily tea an ‘Herbal Tea’.
‘Herbal Tea’ made of using these herbs is powerful antioxidant helps your body for taking on the urban stress and ill effects of the pollutants. The contents in this Window Garden Plant Tray are:

Know the Herb


Have a look at it

1
‘Lemon Grass’
Traditionally used for making herbal tea, this citronella grass gives an aromatic flavor to the Herbal Tea. Helps our body to fight against the viruses and prevents it from cold and cough.



2
‘Tulsi’
Grown as a ‘Sacred Plant’ at every Indian Home Tulsi contains powerful chemicals which help body fight the ill effects of Pollution and the microbes. By Adding to ‘Herbal Tea’ Tulsi gives Aroma and protection against the microbial attacks.



3
‘Paan Ova’
Known for its aromatic smell, Paan Oval contains volatile essential oils which are useful to reduce stomach troubles. Not necessarily used for “Herbal Tea’ as such but safe herb to use at home for Gas Trouble etc.



4
‘Podina’
Traditionally used for making herbal tea, these aromatic leaves also used for making chutney. It gives a fresh n aromatic flavor to the Herbal Tea. Also helps bad odor to the mouth, against the gases, for preventing from effects of heat and cold and cough.



5
‘Bramhi’
Traditionally used for making herbal tea, these leaves are also used for making herbal oils for the scalp. They are recommended for the used as brain tonic and against the fatigue to the nervous system.



6
‘Lendi Pimpali’
The fruits of this plant are crushed and used in very small quantity to add for making the herbal tea. It helps curing the cold and cough as well as for minor infections.