A study on Hibisus rosa sinensis

I realised the beauty of this plant when we planted it in my terracota pot. 
Deep green serrated leaves and blood red flowers- no wonder it is a darling of goddess  Durga. 
This time I observed it bloom between 7:30 and 8:15 in the morning. Tried to capture it in camera. 

China rose, Chinese hibiscus, Rose of China, shoeblack plant, shoe black, Hibiscus rosa-sinensis(noun)

-----------from online dictionary

Hibiscus: Hibiscus rosascinencis flowers are used in hair oil. They can be boiled in coconut oil and the oil can be used. Along with of course can be added Maka, Brahmi.

- Marketed by name of "Java Kusum" or "Jaba Kusum"  Tail (Tel or Oil). 
- Also Jaswala hairoil.

Large showy Asiatic shrub or small tree having large single or double red to deep-red flowers.This is the most common type of Hibiscus rosa sinensis.. and the petals have not been eaten by insects rather 

the margin of the petals are wavy... which gives it such an appearance.

The study

Not mine-please! this is the link click the link Hibiscus Rosa sinensis  a   Study 

and excerpts

Much of the claims are based on tradition and anecdotal evidence instead of scientific studies. In a rather rare study, Adhirajan et al. tested the effects of two Hibiscus rosa-sinensis extracts, one made from leaves and one from flowers, on albino rats.

The extract was made by drying and powdering leaves and flowers of the plant, extracting them with petroleum ether and then mixing a gram of the extract in 100 ml of liquid paraffin. This produced the 1% active compound, which was topically applied on the backs of shaved mice.

Here and  Here for my other posts on my China rose  have aread.

Have alovely day!

Isn't Poetry a Research!!!!!!!!!

एक प्रश्न के जवाब में 

कितनी जल्दी बूढ़े हो जाते हैं 

हमारे चहेते काका- दादा लोग   

रोज़ नई अडंगी डालने वाले  

कमीज़ में सुराख़ करने वाले 

नई रबर पेंसिल चोरी करने वाले  

टिफ़िन बॉक्स से लज़ीज़ खाना गड़प करने वाले 

दोस्त तो सदा कड़क जवान बने रहते हैं  

मंगलू काका 

जो रोज़ इक नई कहानी को ज़मीन  पर उतारा करते  

कांसी की थाली में परोसी बाजरे की खिचड़ी को

इतनी देर तक फेंटते

कि  खिचड़ी की सफेदी खुद शर्माने लगती 

कभी- कभी लगता कि  काकी के चूल्हे ने अधपकी खिचड़ी पकाई है 

बाकी का कमाल तो काका की ऊंगलियों ने किया है  

काका देर रात गए घड़े बनाते और 

मैं उकडू बैठ उनकी  उँगलियों का जादू बिना पलक झपकाए देखा करती 

चाक पर मिटटी के  लौंदे से सुराही बनाते काका 

जादूगर के सगे भाई  दिखाई देते  

अपने उस चुलबुले दौर में 

घर वाले सिपाही के नाती लगते   

और काका फरिश्तों  के   दूत  

घर वालों की टोली में से एक बाशिंदा

मुझे ढूँढने काका के दलान में आ धमकता   

काका गिरते भागते 

अँधेरे को  टटोलते मुझे 

कहीं गुल कर दिया करते 

काका की चेचक के निशान से लदे दागिले काले चेहरे पर

आँखों की बजाये दो काले गड्ढे थे  

जिन पर मैं अपनी नन्ही उंगलियां 

कुछ इस अनुमान से फेरती कि 

किसी तरह दिख जाए काका को मेरा नन्हा चेहरा 

दिख जाये मेरे घुंघराले बाल 

एक आँख में डला काज़ल 

मेरी धुल सनी चड्डी -बनियान 

एक वक्त के बाद 

किसी शाप की छाया के नीचे आ 

काका-भतीजी का यह रिश्ता 

दो देशो जैसा कंटीला हो गया 

मेरे दादा की काका से बिगड़ गई 

इस बैर-राग का पहला और आखीरी  निशाना 

मैं ही बनी  

‘टांग तोड़ दूंगा कुम्हार मोहल्ले की तरफ दीखा  भी कभी तो’

छोटे चचा ने आँख तरेरी’

मेरे आंसुओं की कहानी 

किसी किताब में बंद हो गयी  

मेरा कद ऊँटनी से टक्कर लेने लगा 

मेरी युवा आँखों के सामने 

यह दुनिया गर्म पानी में रखे अंडे की तरह मेरे सामने उबलने लगी 

इस बार गाँव आने पर   

आँखों के गढ्ढों में गंदगी लिए मैले-कुचले काका को देख कर 

मैं अपने में सिमट 

दो कदम पीछे हट गई 

दोष मेरा नहीं मेरी साफ़ सुधरी विरासत का था 

जिसे हर मैली चीज़ से उबकाई आती थी 

मेरी बचपन की चपलता को काला चोर ले गया 

गांव के चौबारे में एक लड़की और

वह भी शहर से आयी हुई

दुनिया कुछ है 

उसकी किसी को परवाह नहीं है 

मंगलू काका तो दुनिया को चालू हालत में छोड़  

अपने धाम चले गए    

मै वापिस अपनी उस दुनिया में हाथ-पाँव मारने लगी   

जहाँ पर ना कोई मंगलू कुम्हार से  सिद्धहस्त हाथ हैं ना  

कोई स्नेहिल मंगलू काका. 

a poem by Vipin Choudhry

and something about poet Emily Dickinson    HERE

Have a Read!!!

Recycling of tree branches..........

 

Yes where there are trees, there are fallen branches for sure, especially after a big windstorm…we have many trees in our front park and one in just front of our main gate…here I am telling you how to turn tree tailing into wooden buttons that add a natural touch to any heavy garment .or to your furnishings.the process is simple……..an expert(carpenter) will tips from his experiences on what branches to look for(and avoid), how to dry wood, and how to prevent splitting during drilling..

So instead of spending money on endangered-hardwood, sweatshop-labour buttons from around the world, why not wear a piece of local, living tree that you love?????

 

 My handy man helped me make my buttons out of a log (branch) from a tree in our front main gate…..

Instructions on how to make diy wooden buttons:
Begin by using a sharp tool or a pencil to mark the intervals where your buttons will be cut. You want them to be relatively thin, but they should not be so thin that they risk snapping. I found that they should be at least 1/8″ thick. I marked next to my notches in black so that you can see them more clearly.
Cut the end of the branch using the hacksaw or you can use electric table saw. The project is admittedly far more tedious when sawing by hand, but I wanted to show that this could be done without any major tool investment. My handy man is equipped with his handsaw only. But if you or your handyman do have an electric saw, I would recommend using that for expediency. Of course watch your fingers, incase you yourself is doing this task or instruct your handyman for these safety measures like….. Wear safety glasses! Right!!
Place the sawed end of the branch over the edge of your work surface, and saw through the first line you’ve marked off. Once you’ve sawed that button off, continue until you have as many as you’d like.
Using your drill l with a very fine drill bit, carefully position your bit just left of center and drill through the button. My handyman drilled atop an old piece of wood to protect his work surface. Repeat with the other side of the button to create two holes (here I do made him to make four as the diameter of buttons is big)for sewing. If you prefer the look, then you can too drill four holes instead.
One you’ve drilled through all your buttons, lightly buff each side with sandpaper to remove any edges that could snag clothing or other fabric.

 

After sanding, simply polish each button on both sides with a wood product, such as furniture polish or the like. This will seal the buttons a bit and give them a more ‘finished’ look.

 

Mine buttons are waiting for their last finishing touch! I will apply two coats of varnish on them!  The reason .it is in hand with me, but it’s really more to shine than polish.I’ recommend a polish or wax for this step.

There you have it_______as many cute little wooden buttons as you’ll ever want. You don’t need to buy any expensive tools, and you’ll save a lot in the long run over ordering wooden buttons from the market…………..

the buttons above on my curtains were costly .....now i can use my own created buttons on my other new curtains.right!

and i have to cover a button for my wreath rag flower...........now i can use my wooden ones!

this is the button selvedge d from my shirt i sewed in 1974 when i was in 11th not only that it was used on my purse and the selvedged from purse for another new project.this is bigger then my wooden buttons.Now i will use my wooden buttons wherever big buttons are required.right.......

Have a good creative day!!!!!