Plants Giving Oxygen At Night

 Tulsi (Green) Ocimum tenuiflorum

Tulsi has got the great medicinal value. For over the centuries Tulsi (the queen of herbs) has been known for its remarkable healing properties. 

Neem Tree Azadirachta indica

Neem is a fast-growing tree that can reach a height of 15–20 metres (49–66 ft), rarely to 35–40 metres (115–130 ft). It is evergreen, but in severe drought it may shed most or nearly all of its leaves. The branches are wide spread. The fairly dense crown is roundish or ovular and may reach the diameter of 15–20 metres (49–66 ft) in old, free-standing specimens.

It is native to Pakistan, India,  and Bangladesh growing in tropical and semi-tropical regions. Neem tree is the official tree of the Sindh Province, of Pakistan and is very common in all cities of Sindh. There are projects under way for planting this tree in all over Sindh Province. Neem trees also grow in islands in the southern part of Iran. Its fruits and seeds are the source of neem oil.

Sansevieria, Snake Plant 

Sansevieria, Snake Plant

Sansevieria, Snake Plant (Lotus Shape - Green)

It is commonly called the snake plant (not to be confused with the very similarly named "Snakeplant", Nassauvia serpens), because of the shape of its leaves, or mother-in-law's tongue because of their sharpness. In China, it is known as huweilan (Tiger's Tail Orchid). In Japan, it is called 'Tiger's Tail. In Africa, the plant is used as a protective charm against evil or bewitchment

Sansevieria, Snake Plant (Lotus Shape - Yellow)

The sansevieria plant, also known as snake plant and mother-in-law tongue, is the perfect houseplant, particularly for people who tend to neglect their plants.The sansevieria plant, also known as snake plant and mother-in-law tongue, is the perfect houseplant, particularly for people who tend to neglect their plants

Areca Palm

According to NASA and Dr. B. C. Wolverton, the areca palm filters xylene and toluene from the air. Wolverton also specifies that, at 1.8 m (5 ft 11 in) in height, the plant will transpire 1 liter of water per 24 hours, thereby making it an effective humidifier.

It is grown as an ornamental plant in gardens in tropical and subtropical regions, and elsewhere indoors as a house plant. It has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.

One of several common names, "butterfly palm" refers to the leaves which curve upwards in multiple stems to create a butterfly look.

In its introduced range, this plant acts as a supplier of fruit to some bird species which feed on it opportunistically, such as Pitangus sulphuratus, Coereba flaveola and Thraupis sayaca species in Brazil.

Chrismas Cactus, Schlumbergeras

A beautiful holiday plant,(botanically known as Schlumbergera or Zygocactus) blooms at Christmas and also sometimes around Easter time if cared for properly. A month prior to Christmas you will be able to watch the tips of the leaves beginning to grow. The tips grow darker as each day passes, until a bud forms. At Christmas time, as if by magic, the buds open to a beautiful flower that will add colour and warmth to any holiday season.

Listening without our own filters

In the movie “Heaven is for real,” there is a moment in which the kid who had the experience of seen heaven was about to die in the hospital. The kid in his state of “unconsciousness,” “saw” his father; the local preacher, having a tantrum in the hospital chapel with God.

The preacher was “telling God” not to take his son away…. Don't you dare!!! 

Obviously God listened to him, because his son recuperated. :-)

The preacher wants “his son” back. Can you imagine? “God” is going to take him away !!

The same God that he worships. The same God that he preaches about. The same God that he “thinks” that he knows. Shouldn't the preacher be happy about that instead? I mean, “his kid” will be with God, right? :-) 

Here is when we clearly see that many can “talk the talk but not walk the talk.” Here is the point when a belief turns contradictory. Infantile. Childish. 

If the preacher did not have any beliefs, then I could truly understand his desperation… but he has the comfort of his religious belief which is of no help. 

Yes… we are humans after all. Humans living in the mind, in thoughts, in ideas of what is right and what is wrong. Humans incapable of seeing something different, just because we are trapped with our own beliefs. 

What about if the preacher believed in reincarnation rather than going to heaven right after this life? 

Same thing. Another tantrum with destiny, God, Maya, etc. Another complaint with the perceived “boss” of the “big” organization. :-) 

Those are the tantrums of the little kid who does not want to accept what is happening as part of life. 

How many believers “fought with God” because a loved one was “taken away”? 

Our tendency is to interpret anything that happens in life in terms of our beliefs. We cannot listen without using our beliefs as filtering tool.

“Tammy had a near death experience, she saw light and she felt at peace.” 

A believer may say: “Actually Tammy didn't know that it was her soul who saw God and that is why she felt at peace. She still does not recognize God.” 

A scientific believer may say: “It was her brain producing chemical XYZ that allowed her to see that light and to feel at peace. It is a “normal” state under those circumstances.”

Human beings are always trying to come up with “explanations” and to destroy the mysterious in life. 

There is no one who can assure us that those explanations are “true.” 

Thus, most rather than enjoy the experience as it is, will go from one belief into another; from the magical, child like Santa Claus world into the dry, logical, scientific world. 

Life just flows. Every being will transform and evolve at a particular time. When we perceive that we are related with the Totality of life, there is no death but only transformation. When we create an “individual” personality out of this life, then we suffer because an individual is unique, although always transforming. We only see the uniqueness, but never the continuous transformation. We learn to hold on to that uniqueness and to avoid that transformation.

When we learn that there is no need to possess things or people to enjoy life, then we let people be people. As they are.

No expectations.

Life is the Ocean and we are swimmers in it. We could make up a competition to add purpose to our time in life. We could believe that this competition is “very important in life.”

Some may try to hold on to a particular “place” in the Ocean. It is “theirs.” :-) Then, they will suffer when a low tide arrives. The Ocean moves, it flows… but as we see the human mind usually does not.

It is about “my security,” “my comfort,” “my belief,” “my ideals, “ and we pretend to control the Ocean of life in that way.

Very childish. Infantile

Anonymous 

10 Strange Phobias That Really Exist

Biologically speaking, developing a phobia is as easy as experiencing a traumatic event and consistently relating that event to something (often arbitrary) that was present when the event transpired. So while it’s possible for someone to develop an irrational fear of almost anything, one wonders how the afflicted parties of some of the following phobias manage to successfully function in their everyday lives.

Strange Phobias: 

Barophobia

Barophobia, or the fear of gravity, can manifest itself in a few different ways. An individual plagued with this crippling phobia is frightened that the pull of gravity will eventually crush them, or alternatively, that gravity will cease to exist and they will simply float off the face of the Earth. Strangely, a valid type of treatment for this phobia is listed as “exposure therapy”. We’re not sure how such a therapy would appear, exactly, but we would imagine it would look a lot like pure existence.

Geliophobia

Geliophobia is the fear of laughter, and can be experienced by hearing others laugh, or by one’s own laughter. As with many phobias, symptoms vary in intensity – ranging from shortness of breath or rapid breathing to extreme anxiety, nausea, and uncontrollable shaking.

Caligynephobia

Unlike Raj from the Big Bang Theory, who is thought to be suffering from gynephobia (the fear of all women) caligynephobia is the distinct fear of beautiful women; at least the ones the sufferer deems to be beautiful. Some have a constant fear, while others respond fearfully to more direct stimuli. We can’t imagine how caligynephobiacs would fare at a Miss America pageant.

Omphalophobia

Do you hate touching (or someone else touching) your bellybutton? You may suffer from omphalophobia, or the fear of bellybuttons. Just the sight of an uncovered navel does some people in. While it may seem like a rare occurrence, there are a few celebrities that admit to having this reaction. Khloe Kardashian has said, “Bellybuttons are disgusting. I get chills every time I touch my belly.” Oh, the struggles of the wealthy.

Philophobia

In what seems like the cruellest phobia of all, philophobia is the fear of falling in love. This may start out by obsessing over a broken relationship, and eventually culminate in the fear of experiencing heartbreak again. Most of us are able to bounce back over time, but philophobics start avoiding potential mates, and depending on the situation, may escalate into a scenario where all human contact is avoided.

Phronemophobia

Insensitive jokes aside, people that suffer from phronemophobia are scared of thinking. More specifically, they are afraid to be alone with their thoughts, and are said to have a faulty understanding of how the brain interprets ideas and reactions as separate things. They feel that if a certain thought enters their head, they will be powerless to stop it. Phronemophobics spend a lot of their time distracting themselves in order to keep deeper thoughts at bay.

Thaasophobia

Thaasophobia is classified as the fear of sitting, though it also has been called “the fear of being idle” or “an intense fear and hatred of boredom”. If just physically sitting down is the cause of stress, it may be because sitting is physically painful to the body. Those who suffer from this phobia are greatly limited in their career choices, and school is often a treacherous experience.

Papaphobia

Before the benevolent grin of the recently chosen (and well-liked) Pope Francis, it is difficult to imagine someone having papaphobia, or an irrational fear of the Pope or the papacy in general. This condition is often linked with hierophobia, the fear of holy people or objects; and even ecclesiophobia, the fear of churches or organized religion.

Xerophobia

Our bodies are largely made of water, and so in biological terms, hydration is synonymous with life. That may glean a little understanding into the minds of xerophobics, who are afraid of dryness. These people will avoid dry climates, use moisturizers and creams in excess, and drink a lot of fluids. They may even react poorly to the sight of anyone that appears to have dry skin, lips or hair. Fans of the TV show Doctor Who know one xerophobe in particular who is terrified of being “under-moisturized.”

Pantophobia

You had to have seen this one coming; the fear of everything: pantophobia. (Also referred to as panophobia or omniphobia.) While understandably hard to pin down in direct psychological terms, it can also refer to a non-specific phobia, or just a general sense of being scared all the time.

Some Most Poisonous Animals in the World!

     The following animals look scary, some look innocent, some are large, and some are very tiny, some are predators, and some are peaceful but, all of them have one thing in common - they're poisonous to the extreme, and it will be the worst day of one's life to be their victim.
      Let's go down the list of most poisonous animals on earth, so as to know who to avoid.

The Puffer-fish

The Puffer-fish lives in the tropical oceans around the world. This isn't a venomous fish that attacks its victims, but a venomous fish that harms those who try to eat it. Certain sub-species of this fish have very poisonous skin and organs. The fish is considered a delicacy in Japan and Korea, yet its preparation requires a lot of specialized training. One must know exactly which organs to separate from the rest of the fish and the correct way of doing it. Most deaths by Puffer-fish are caused by amateur chefs who tried to prepare the delicacy. 

The Poisonous Dart Frog

The poisonous arrow frog, which lives in Central and South America, belongs to a small and very colorful family of frogs. The bright colors of the frog are meant to alert other animals to the strong poison contained in its skin. It's enough to slightly touch the frog to get poisoned. 2 micro grams of its venom is enough to kill an adult human. The frog got its name from the native Americans who used to smear their arrows in the skin of the frog to turn them lethal.

The Inland Taipan

The land Taipan lives in the deserts of Australia and has earned the title of 'most venomous snake in the world". One bite from this snake contains enough poison to kill 100 adult humans, or an unbelievable amount of 250,000 mice. The venom of the snake, which damages the nervous system, is especially swift and can kill a man in less than 45 minutes. Despite this danger, deaths by this snake are rare to none, as it is considered an especially shy animal.

Brazilian Migrating Spider

The Migrating Brazilian Spider, also known as the Banana Spider, lives in Central and South America and is considered the most poisonous spider in the continent, and the one responsible for the largest number of human deaths. Experts claim this is due to the migratory nature of the spider, which tends to arrive at inhabited areas and hide for during the hours of the day in houses, clothes, shoes and cars.

The Stone-fish

The Stone-fish is common in the shallow waters of the Pacific and Indian oceans and can even be found in the red sea. The stone-fish is considered the most poisonous fish, and its venom, located on the razor sharp stings on his back, can cause shock, paralysis and the destruction of tissue. The pain has been described as "the worst pain known to man", and there have been cases where people who have been stung begged the leg to be amputated, if only to stop the pain.

The Yellow Scorpion

The yellow scorpion is common in the deserts of North Africa, the Arabian Peninsula and the Middle East. This scorpion is considered dangerous and its sting is very painful. Its tale is filled with a mixture of various poisons that affect the nervous system. A sting can cause intense pain, fever, coma, paralysis and death. Despite these harsh effects, most adults wouldn't die from one sting, but children, the elderly and people with heart conditions would definitely be at risk.

The Textile Cone 

The textile cone is a type of predatory sea snail that lives in certain areas of the Indian ocean and feeds on fish, shellfish and other cones. Its strong venom takes effect immediately, but at times doesn't show itself for several days. There is no antidote, but only 30 deaths have ever been caused by it.

The Blue Ring Octopus

The blue ring octopus is found in shallow pools in the Indian and Pacific oceans, from Japan to Australia. This small species is considered one of the most poisonous animals in the world. It's bite contains no pain, but the poison starts right away, and causes loss of feeling, suffocation and death. There is still no antidote to the poison of the blue ring octopus.

The Royal Python

The royal python, also known as the 'King Cobra', is the longest poisonous snake in the world and can reach a length of 6 meters. The snake is common in South and South-East Asia and is known to eat other snakes. This may not be the most poisonous snake of all, but it can inject a much larger amount of venom, which acts much quicker. Not only can the king cobra kill a human with its venom, it can kill an elephant within 3 hours.

The Box Jellyfish

The box jellyfish, also known as the sea hornet, is considered the most poisonous animal in the world. The jellyfish lives in the ocean waters near Asia and Australia. Its strong venom hits the heart, the nervous system and the skin cells. Most people harmed by the jellyfish suffer so much pain they go into shock and drown before they can reach shore. Since 1954, 5,567 deaths have been caused by this animal.

You --- Through Colors

Everyone likes color, In fact everyone wants the earth and the life to be colorful. But do you know that the color also tells you about ourselves. Well! here are some different shades of colors. Find out what they tell about you...

Shades of Red

For centuries, red has meant passion, and that's why getting two dozen red roses from a special someone means "I love you big time." People who are partial to shades of red, from apple and rose red to tomato and fire engine, generally are optimistic, outgoing and, well, passionate about life.

Shades of Yellow

It's a cliché that yellow is sunny, and those who pick shades of this color for their decor tend to be sunny, too. But they go a lot deeper than that: People who love yellow also tend to be intellectual and adventurous and place a high value on freedom.

Black

Renowned for both its sexiness and class, black is best used in small doses in decor lest its powerful aura overwhelm the space. Lovers of all things black tend to impress in an understated way and generally promote the idea that they aren't telling all.

Shades of Green

Really going green means lathering swaths of sage or leaf green on the walls. Green sends out natural vibes in a big way, and people who want to be surrounded by shades of green tend to like balance and can be counted on to be civilized.

Shades of Purple

From lavender to eggplant, plum and dark regal purple, shades of this mix of blue and red add drama and flair to any decor. Purple lovers are pretty dramatic themselves, and they tend to be artistic and unconventional.

Shades of White

People who choose white for their surroundings likely believe that "pure as the driven snow" is more than a cliché. Using shades of white is a clue to a personality that finds comfort in simplicity and sees the world through a youthful, innocent lens.

Shades of Orange

A space filled with shades of orange exudes vitality and cheer. The people who decorate rooms with orange hues tend to be outgoing, social and easy to be with, even if they do like to be the center of attention.

An orange light shows variations of the color orange.

Shades of Gold

Gold, the color of wealth, opulence and glamour -- exudes boldness with warmth and luxury. This shade also has a long, regal history, so traditionalists may opt for gold, too, providing an air of welcoming elegance.

 

Shades of Gray

Those who decorate in all gray seek peace and tranquility and have an eye for modern interior design. As the shade between white and black, those who decorate in gray are partial to compromise.

Shades of Pink

Ah, pink, the color of passion and affection. Those who decorate with pink adore attention and are often charismatic. Soft blushes offer a delicate look to a room. Pair pinks with gray and blacks for a modern take.

Shades of Maroon

A mature personality chooses a maroon color palette. Less bright than red, those who decorate in this shade are generous, yet they know what they want. Controlled passion is the name of the game for accents, furniture and wall colors in maroon.

Shades of Brown

Love brown? Maybe you also have a stubborn streak? People who like brown prefer stability and like to be dependable for their friends and family, but they can also be obstinate. Brown decor depicts roots and helps make a room feel grounded. Find ways to complement this shade with an accent color to avoid making the room drab.

Shades of Beige

If sophistication and modern aesthetic appeal to you, but white and brown are two stark, beige is a warm neutral that's ideal for those who seek simplicity, yet solid, earthy shade. People who decorate in beige have a lightness to their personalities and often enjoy calmness.

Shades of Citron

If you blend yellow and green and let them age gracefully, that's citron. Shades of citron suggest vitality and longevity like yellow, but also have an element of harmony and balance. This color complements dark woods and hardwood floors. Those with citron are probably dependable, yet opinionated friends.

 

Shades of Blue

Are you blue? Those who lean toward blue generally are calm, compassionate and follow a steady course. Reminiscent of both sky and water, shades of blue appeal to those with peaceful and quiet personalities.

How These Fruits, Vegetables And Spices Grow

     We've all got a favourite fruit, vegetable or spice, but most of us probably don’t know where they come from or what their plant even looks like. That’s why I've compiled a list of delicious fruits, vegetables and spices showing how they’re grown.

01. Saffron 

Saffron crocus grows to 20–30 cm (8–12 in) and bears up to four flowers, each with three vivid crimson stigmas, which are the distal end of a carpel. Together with the styles, or stalks that connect the stigmas to their host plant, the dried stigmas are used mainly in various cuisines as a seasoning and colouring agent.

02. Pineapple

The pineapple (Ananas comosus) is a tropical plant with edible multiple fruit consisting of coalesced berries, and the most economically significant plant in the Bromeliaceae family.

03. Cacao

Cacao tree is handsome, 12 to 16 feet high; trunk about 5 feet long; wood light and white coloured; bark brown; Ieaves lanceolate, bright green, entire; flowers small reddish, almost odourless; fruit yellowy red, smooth; rind fleshcoloured; pulp white; when seeds are ripe they rattle in the capsule when shaken. botanical.com

04. Peanut

The peanut, is an annual herbaceous plant growing 30 to 50 cm (1.0 to 1.6 ft) tall. The leaves are opposite, pinnate with four leaflets (two opposite pairs; no terminal leaflet); each leaflet is 1 to 7 cm (2¾ in approx) long and 1 to 3 cm (1 inch approx) across.

05. Cinnamon

Cinnamon is a spice obtained from the inner bark of several trees from the genus Cinnamomum that is used in both sweet and savoury foods.

06. Vanilla

Vanilla is a flavor derived from orchids of the genus Vanilla, primarily from the Mexican species, flat-leaved vanilla. In 1837, Belgian botanist Charles François Antoine Morren discovered this fact and pioneered a method of artificially pollinating the plant.

07. Kiwi

The kiwifruit has a fibrous, dull greenish-brown skin and bright green or golden flesh with rows of tiny, black, edible seeds. The fruit has a soft texture and a sweet but unique flavor.

08. Black Pepper

Black pepper is a flowering vine in the family Piperaceae, cultivated for its fruit, which is usually dried and used as a spice and seasoning. Black pepper is produced from the still-green unripe drupes of the pepper plant.

09. Almond

The almond is a deciduous tree, growing 4–10 m (13–33 ft) in height, with a trunk of up to 30 cm (12 in) in diameter. The young twigs are green at first, becoming purplish where exposed to sunlight, then grey in their second year. The leaves are 3–5 inches long, with a serrated margin and a 2.5 cm (1 in) petiole. The flowers are white to pale pink, 3–5 cm (1–2 in) diameter with five petals, produced singly or in pairs and appearing before the leaves in early spring.

10. Avocado

The avocado is a tree native to Mexico and Central America, classified in the flowering plant family Lauraceae along with cinnamon, camphor and bay laurel.

11. Starfruit

Starfruit, is also known as Carambola, is the fruit of Averrhoa carambola, a species of tree native to the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.

12. Sesame

Sesame is a flowering plant in the genus Sesamum. Numerous wild relatives occur in Africa and a smaller number in India. It is widely naturalized in tropical regions around the world and is cultivated for its edible seeds, which grow in pods.

13. Coffee

A coffee bean is a seed of the coffee plant, and is the source for coffee. It is the pit inside the red or purple fruit often referred to as a cherry. Even though they are seeds, they are incorrectly referred to as 'beans' because of their resemblance to true beans.

14. Mango

The mango is a fleshy stone fruit belonging to the genus Mangifera, consisting of numerous tropical fruiting trees, that are cultivated mostly for edible fruits. The majority of these species are found in nature as wild mangoes.

15. Cashew

The cashew tree is a tropical evergreen that produces the cashew nut and the cashew apple. Officially classed as Anacardium occidentale, it can grow as high as 14 metres, but the dwarf cashew, growing.

16. Caper

Capparis plant that bears rounded, fleshy leaves and large white to pinkish-white flowers.

17. Persimmon

Persimmons are the edible fruit of a number of species of trees in the genus Diospyros. Diospyros is in the family Ebenaceae. The most widely cultivated species is the Asian persimmon, Diospyros kaki.

18. Brussels Sprout

The Brussels sprout is a cultivar in the Gemmifera group of cabbages, grown for its edible buds. The leafy green vegetables are typically 2.5–4 cm in diameter and look like miniature cabbages.

19. Artichoke

The globe artichoke is a variety of a species of thistle cultivated as a food. The edible portion of the plant consists of the flower buds before the flowers come into bloom.

20. Tea Plant

The broad leaf variety, plant produces dark green, shiny leaves and small, white blossoms.

21. Pistachio

The tree produces a seed. Pistacia vera often is confused with other species in the genus Pistacia that are also known as pistachio. Their seeds which are much smaller and have a shell that is not hard.

22. Pomegranate

Punica granatum is grown as a fruit crop plant, and as ornamental trees and shrubs in parks and gardens. Mature specimens can develop sculptural twisted bark multi-trunks and a distinctive overall form.