The Super Powers of Nature

Flowers are the most beautiful creations. They bloom in various colors and shapes. Seeing them is a joy forever.

Even the flowers of the same species bloom in different forms, colors and tinges. The sweet smell of flowers makes the air pleasant to breathe.

The scent of flowers is used in the preparation of different types of perfumes. Flowers are used in the preparation of hair oil and other cosmetics. .

Aromatic oils are extracted from different kinds of flowers to cure various health disorders.

Flowering plants are gifts of Mother Nature to humanity and to our planet Earth. The flowering plants add beauty to Earth. Earth laughs in flowers.

Flowers feed insects, birds, animals and humans. They provide natural medicines for humans and some animals.

Honey is the natural medicine obtained from the nectar of flowers. Honey is a soothing agent. It is a substitute for sugar for diabetics.

Flowers are offered to Gods and Goddesses. They are used in all festivals. They are used for welcoming guests and dignitaries. They are used in making garlands, ornaments and in decorations.

The aroma, color and the beauty of flowers have miraculous healing properties. The sick persons recover fast if they are given flowers every day.

Dried petals of flowers can be used in several ways. Dried petals are used in the preparation of green tea. This tea brings down high blood pressure and acts as a cure for several ailments.

Dried petals of flowers can be soaked in honey or sugar syrup and taken internally. This mixture contains phytochemicals and antioxidants. These mixtures when taken every day promote health and prevent diseases.

Mix dried flower powder with cold milk and make it into a paste and use it as a face pack. Skin is nourished by the essential nutrients present in the paste. This will ward off acne, pimples, and other skin diseases.

A mix of dried powder of flower petals with milk and honey makes a nourishing drink.

Petals of flowers contain essential nutrients in the form of minerals. They have several medicinal values. Petals of certain flowers are used in the manufacture of medicines that cure various types of cancer.

Flowers are natural air purifiers. They absorb toxins and pollutants from the air and cleanse the air around us. They help us in keeping the environment clean. They are Natural Air Filters.

Flowers whither and fall on the Earth. The dried flowers are rich in nitrates and form soil nutrients. The flowering plants host the bacteria Rhizobia, in the root nodule and helps in fixing atmospheric Nitrogen in the soil.

The dried Flowers that fall on the earth prevent soil erosion, purify ground water, and prevent evaporation of ground water.

Flowers are the rarest gift of Nature. They instill the sense of touch, sense of sight and sense of smell.

Flowers are the symbol of love, beauty, sacrifice and goodwill. The blooms of flowers instil inspiration, innovation and ideas in poets, artists and scientists

The life of flowers has many moral values. They teach us to live for the pleasure of others. They teach us that a small life well lived is far better than a long life badly lived.

Arrangement of their petals in a systematic way teaches us to lead a systematic and disciplined life. They smile even in thorny surroundings, which teach us the art of living.

They share sweet fragrance with everybody irrespective of caste and creed teaches us broad-mindedness.

Flowers are fragile but very strong. They are not affected by hot sun, thunderstorm, or gusty wind in their short life span. This teach us courage and not to lose heart even in the days of adversity.

Flowers are short-lived. They die quickly. During the short span of life, they become food to birds, animals and insects. While they live, they spread their aroma, radiate their color and make us joyful.

Flowers are valuable treasure to humanity and to our Planet. They have several medicinal values. We are benefitted by the flowers. They are blessing to our Mother Nature as they have potent resources.

Man should follow the moral values that flowers teach. “Live like Flowers” should be the right attitude for us.

Flowers give all niceties to Nature. Men are deriving benefits but not returning anything to Nature.

Man should strive hard to conserve flowers and propagate them as several species of flowers are endangered and in future they may become extinct.

Grow flowers in pots. Develop flower garden. Flowers nourish the mind, body and soul.

Therefore, flowers are the “Super Powers” of Nature.

Images of the slide show is from the garden of my dear friend Smt.Sathyabhama Menon andSri. Unnikrishna Menon , Trissur, Kerala.

Slideshow presented by Mrs. Kausalya Janardanan Dated 15/12/2015

Thank you very much Sathya and UnniKrishnan sir.