An Abyss Of Imagination

Developing The Hero’s Character In Your Story

Nayna — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 04:30:25 +0000

Building characters is an integral part of any novel. They are the main ingredients that make up the key elements of the story.

The character can be of any gender and age but its placement, timeliness in the plot can make the story dramatic, energetic or just a drag. Often novels hit the bestsellers list because a certain character’s trait touched their hearts. Stories always don’t have to be non-fiction to drive home a message or create empathy among the readers.

Fiction stories too can create the same impact and at times a better impression if the hero of the story has total command over the other secondary characters. He should be able to control the readers mind and their reading speed.

We can take examples from various writers who have successfully created genre heroes that have become eternal classics. My all time favorite characters or heroes are Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Perry Mason by Erle Stanley Gardener, Hercule Poirot by Dame Agatha Christe and Alex Delaware by Jonathan Kellerman.

So what makes the character of the hero so special that it takes the reader’s consciousness to the next level? Developing the hero’s character depends on a number of factors.

1) The theme of the novel.

2) The purpose of the hero in the story. What is the hero supposed to do? Save the love of his life or destroy a virus?

3) Are there any shades within the hero’s character? Is he always a good Samaritan or just pretending to be one? The hero could turn into a villain too.

4) The reason behind the hero’s actions.

5) What is the hero’s personal gain from his actions?

6) Will he achieve it in one shot? What are the obstacles standing in his path?

7) Will there be a happy ending or will he face a heroic death?

These are some of the basic questions that a writer should think of before thinking about what attributes the hero’s personality should possess.

A good way to build a hero’s personality in the story is to watch the most loved television actors. I am fascinated by the character played by David Caruso in CSI Miami that airs on CBS in US and AXN in India. The character of Horatio Caine has a cult following. His unique expressions, style of talking, the flick of his sunglass, his walking in and out of the frame is simply amazing.

The following video gives a better idea of what I am talking about.

The uniqueness that is needed to be created to build a hero’s personality is a tremendous job. If more attention is paid into building this character then even a simple everyday plot can be spiced up by giving it its own subtle touch.

Building a hero for your story is no cakewalk. You need to develop a mental picture of him or her and refine their movements, accents, features and adorn them with a solid background that influences their very being. The hero’s character can be larger than life as in the case of Horatio Caine yet it is easily identifiable and adored by people of all ages across continents.

Budget Travel

Nayna — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 04:30:09 +0000

We all would love to travel given an opportunity, with an unending supply of money, without a care in the world for anyone’s feelings or responsibilities. Unfortunately, not all of us have been entitled to this kind of luxury and good fortune.

Earning a decent income, fulfilling the basic requirements, managing a family takes a toll from the one source of income. Saving from that income to go for a luxurious vacation is unimaginable. But the desire to go for a holiday still lingers and that has given rise to alternate means of traveling.

Budget travel to Europe has gained a lot of popularity in recent times. While budget travel to India too has its charm but most international visitors tend to be skeptical. Backpacking is also an alternate way to travel if you have an adventurous bone in your body.

A lot of budget travel magazines offer a variety of destinations with exciting offers. Budget airlines, budget hotels and budget travel online websites surely lure a lot of stressed customers but the key is to find the right one.

Many people get cheated each year when they land at the destination and find out that things are not what it seems to be. What was shown in the brochure was not a reality and at times it is impossible to get a refund of the money.

Budget Travel Tips

1) Find out the background of the tour operator and their operation procedure.

2) Check with reviews online about the company and the number of happy customers.

3) Read about the destination that you wish to travel. If the package tour operator is taking you off season at a low price, understand what the reasons are. Most of the time, they plan winter packages which is not always a feasible option. You could be stranded at the airport due to bad weather and will lose out on days of the tour.

4) Always have a backup option if the tour operator has decided to call it quits. Surviving in a new city with strangers and not speaking the language can be difficult. Running out of money or political events can also pose a grave danger especially if you are traveling alone or accompanied with children.

5) Compare the prices and benefits of every budget holiday plan that a tour operator offers.

6) You may not always require a tour package to enjoy a budget holiday. You can use their facilities to get the visa done and book your flight but the hotel stay and sightseeing can be done on your own. For that a little bit of time should be taken to research and gather relevant information.

We all want to take a break from our mundane, hectic life but selecting the right means to enjoy the vacation within a limited budget is most crucial. A holiday should not be a nightmare but a journey to be cherished and shared with your loved ones.

Nuts Nutrition

Nayna — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 04:30:37 +0000

In this age of fitness and weight loss management, most people stop eating essential foods which are meant for the well being of the growth and development of the body.

Alas, if only people knew the importance of certain foods that may contain few more calories than steamed vegetables. But most prefer the high end calories of cheese burgers, fries and a large glass of soda. Sometimes just the sight of nuts turns dieters away. Nuts are the richest source of vitamins and have been available in nature for the enhancement of mankind.

Fistful of assorted nuts on a daily bases can eradicate the need of taking a vitamin pill. Anything eaten naturally is more beneficial that processed protein or fiber. A sneak peek to the world of nuts is as follows.

1) Almonds: They are the best natural form of antioxidants. It is best to eat it with its skin. It is rich in protein, vitamin B and E. It contains mono saturated fats which actually work to reduce cholesterol. It helps to keep skin radiant and healthy.

2) Brazil Nut: This too has similar benefits like the almond. But its specialty is that it contains a lot more percentage of selenium which helps to keep off a wide variety of cancer including breast and prostate cancer.

3) Cashew: This is the most common and well loved nut. People usually like to eat their cashew in the form of salted, roasted or sweetened. This should be avoided. Cashew should be enjoyed plain for its high nutritional benefits. It has immense percentage of iron and magnesium which helps to combat osteoporosis. Besides, it helps to reduce blood pressure, severity of asthma and works on the overall immune system.

4) Chestnut: These come in various varieties. There are the American chestnut, the European chestnut, Chinese and the Japanese chestnut. They are a rich source of protein, carbohydrates, calcium and potassium.

5) Hazelnut: These nuts are more memorable when they are dipped in chocolate. I am sure you agree with me. But these should be enjoyed as they are without any sugar coating or frostings. It contains a lot of Vitamin E that is why its extracts are used in body creams and lotions to soften skin. It is a rich source of all forms of vitamin B mainly B1, B2, B6 along with iron, zinc, calcium and potassium. It helps to maintain strong and healthy bones and teeth.

6) Pistachio: This nut is only remembered as ice cream toppings but truly this nut is not given sufficient credit for its enriching properties. It contains fiber, protein, iron and magnesium. They too like hazelnuts are vital source of vitamin E.

7) Peanut: Peanuts are most popular nuts and known to everyone worldwide. These nuts are truly magical because they work wonders in filling up a growling stomach. This nut energizes the body rapidly and prevents muscle fatigue. They are highly rich in proteins and vitamin B.

8) Walnut: This nut is known as brain food. Indeed, they resemble the brain in appearance and work wonders to control cholesterol. Arthritis, psoriasis, eczema and asthma patients get relief to some extent with the consumption of walnuts as it has anti-inflammatory properties.

9) Coconut: The largest of all nuts is the coconut. Every part of this nut is widely used and has been discussed in detail in our previous post – Coconut Water Benefits Every Lifestyle. Coconuts are a rich source of calcium and iron.

Everything in moderation is good for living. Similarly eating nuts in limited and monitored quantities is extremely beneficial to the body.

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Haunted Kitchen, Mumbai (Bombay)

Nayna — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 04:30:39 +0000

Most of us have heard a bump in the night and how do we react? We run to hide under the covers and await dawn. We keep quiet about it until someone else in the household speaks up about the situation. Until, then we don’t get up to use the bathroom at night, make sure there is a big bottle of water on the night stand and keep the covers above the head at all times.

But what if all such events never occurred at night but at daytime? When the sun was shining bright and you were wide awake planning your day? Sounds unbelievable? I thought so too but then things slowly began to make more sense. One thing I learnt from this experience was that never second guess yourself because these ghosts, spirits, entity – whatever name you prefer to give them, they certainly do exist in our world. Let me tell you how it all began.

I shifted to a new flat a year ago. I didn’t get acquainted with any neighbors except for the airhostess, next door. Tara was a typical flight attendant with exquisite features, hourglass figure and the make-up with the tight-fitted uniform, turned a lot of heads.

We got along like two pods in a pea and I really missed her company on the nights she was away across continents. Often, she got me souvenirs and I kept some dinner for her when I knew she would be home late.

I rarely visited her flat as she preferred to come over and lounge in my room. I didn’t mind it though. One evening, she looked very pale and distraught.

“Do you know who lived in your flat before you moved in?” she asked.

“No, not really. As far as I know these flats have been newly constructed and we are the first ones here.”

That seemed to have consoled her a bit. But she changed the topic and told me about this new guy she met in-flight.

Few days later, she asked me if I could water her plants while she was away. She gave me a set of her keys and said she would be away for a week or so. I really didn’t mind it. I am an artist so a change of venue for my creativity is always welcome.

Her flat was neatly styled. It was minimal yet inviting. She had a lot of ferns, aromatic herbs and roses neatly arranged in her balcony. Sunlight glared brightly through her French windows and the fragrance of the flowers swept across the rooms. I went to check if she had any leftovers that needed to be discarded and I stepped into her kitchen.

A draft of chilled air brushed past my face giving me goose bumps. It did surprise me but I didn’t think of it much. I checked on the contents of the fridge and left for the day.

My flat was designed in such a way that the passage connecting from my living room to my study overlooked her kitchen window. I am sure you must be wondering why I am suddenly describing my floor plan in the middle of this story but this is vital later on.

I went about my household chores as usual and as I was about to enter my study, I felt someone was watching me from Tara’s kitchen window. I took a step back and looked again, but there was no one. It seemed a little weird but it could have been a reflection from the windows from the flat downstairs.

Couple of days later, I found someone standing and looking on my side of the flat from the kitchen window. I walked to the passage to check but again there was no one. I was sure it wasn’t Tara because if she had returned she would have definitely drop in to tell me that she was back and also her windows would be open.

Slowly, this became a regular feature. Every time, I would step into my study from the corner of my eye I could sense someone was standing and looking through the kitchen window. When I looked closer there was no one. I didn’t stop watering the plants but made a quick dash, poured the water and hurried back.

One morning, I thought- “I am being silly; let me go to the kitchen and check. Maybe there is a cupboard and its refection is creating a shadow effect.”

With a positive and open mind, I walked into her kitchen. Suddenly, a mesh of cobweb fell over my face. I felt extremely cold. I could feel the hair at the back of my neck stand up. I stood frozen for a second and scrambled to reach the sanctity of my own home. I sat panting for eternity-well that’s how I felt then.

The same night, Tara was back. She was her jovial self and told me all the exotic locations she travelled. She did notice my anxiety and my lack of enthusiasm in looking at her travel photos. I was lost in thought, wondering if I should share these episodes with her. I decided I would tell her eventually but not today. I needed to rest and figure out the best way to break this paranormal situation to her.

Tara had few days of leave and stayed at her place sleeping most of the day. Evenings she would come over and we would chat up. We were enjoying our tea in my study and I was seated in the corner where I could see her kitchen window. I consciously looked away and Tara sensed my distraught look.

“It may sound silly,” she said “but I really get freaked out at my place.”

“What you mean?” I asked.

“I feel someone is watching me all the time. It doesn’t matter what time of day it is but I feel someone is watching me from behind. I really don’t know how to explain this. I know you must think I am on dope.”

“No, I understand exactly what you mean.”

Now was my chance to give her all the details of the incident.

“Who do you think it is? The previous owner?”

“Tara, this is a new building. We are the first ones here. But I agree there is something or someone’s spirit that is lurking. It knows that it has got our attention. So far no harm has been done so at least we know it’s not violent.”

“Thanks for the reassurance but I am not going to sleep there tonight. I am staying with you.”

“That’s no problem but then we have to find a solution to get rid of it otherwise it can come over to this flat too.”

“What you mean? It will follow us here?”

“Why not? It makes me uncomfortable in my flat. What is stopping it from come here?”

That night, we sat and researched on the internet and found out about different cleansing rituals. We bought all the things listed and started trying it out from the following morning. There was uneasiness and of course we were scared but we kept at it and after a month of cleansing, it left and went away.

The kitchen seems warm and inviting now. There never were any cobwebs but somehow on that day, it appeared out of the blue. Everything has settled down and the kitchen is no longer haunted.

Smelly Feet

Nayna — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 04:30:43 +0000

Are you afraid to take off your footwear in the presence of other people? Are troubled that your foot odor will repel your girlfriend away?

Stinky feet are always embarrassing. A lot of people mask this odor by spraying deodorants but this is only temporary. There are many causes for smelly feet. But here are some simple home remedies that can be tried out.

1) Wash your feet regularly in warm water and dry it thoroughly, especially between the toes.

2) Change your socks regularly. Sweaty socks after a workout can emit bad odor.

3) Use foot powder especially designed to combat smelly feet.

4) Use a foot scrubber as often as possible to get rid of dry and dead skin cells.

5) Apply a light, moisturizing foot cream before bedtime. This will heal any cuts, cracks and calluses that could be emitting the stinky odor.

6) Air your shoes. Most of the time, after a run or workout at the gym, we pack the shoes back into the shoe closet or cabinet. The bacteria present in the sweat remain in the membranes of the shoe and develop huge colonies of bacteria. These bacteria then work on your feet when you wear the shoes again. The best way to tackle this is to air the shoes.

Leave the shoes in bright sunlight for a day to kill the germs. Also, wash your shoes every month to keep it free from grim and infections. Most sports shoes have washing instructions written on them. If you are too pressed for time, then just soak the shoes in warm sudsy water for couple of hours then wash it under running water and leave it out to dry in the sun.

7) Foot psoriasis can cause terrible foot odor. If such is the case then you should consult a skin specialist or dermatologist at the earliest. These tend to spread so immediate action should be taken. Using ointments over the counter for foot psoriasis is not advisable. It is most essential to get a consultation from a specialist.

8) Many people soak their feet in tannin water to curb smelly feet. Tannin is present in tea. It is said that tannin deactivates the sweat glands of the feet. Brew about two tea bags in around two cups of water for fifteen minutes. Add some amount of plain water to make the temperature ambient and comfortable so that you can soak your feet in it. Allow your feet to relax in this water for around thirty minutes.

Smelly feet can cause discomfort and embarrassment in relationships. Foot care is essential and feet should be well-maintained at all times. Pedicure could be done at home or at salons minimum once a month. Maintaining healthy feet is as important as taking care of your diet or hair care. If nothing helps to curb foot odor then head straight to the doctor’s office.

Vasant Panchami And Saraswati Puja

Nayna — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 12:45:15 +0000

Vasant Panchami or Basant Panchami or Shree Panchami is celebrated every year on the fifth day (which represents the word Panchami) of the Hindu month of Magh (January- February). It is the first day of spring or Vasant Ritu or Bosonto Kal/Ritu in Bengali.

Spring season is the glorious time of the year when the sun has a new shade of yellow and the blooming flowers and flauna brings life back from the dreary, chilly winters. This day is very auspicious as Goddess Saraswati is worshipped. This festival is widely popular in the state of West Bengal and Orissa.

Goddess Saraswati is the goddess of knowledge, music and fine arts. She is the serene mother who bestows the power and strength to the mind to comprehend all forms of gyaan or knowledge. The knowledge can be in any form-acadamic, music, singing or spiritual.

The idol of goddess Saraswati is white as the milk and her magnetic eyes draw the worshippers to her lotus feet. She is the divine consort of Lord Brahma. She is dressed in white or light yellow coloured saree. Her four hands hold different objects depicting its sacred values. One hand she holds sacred scriptures, on the other a lotus, while the other two show her playing the string instrument, Veena. She is sometimes depicted as standing or seated on a white lotus. Her vahan or vehicle is the white swan and stands close to her feet.

The elegant, white swan is symbolical as well. It represents the Sattva Guna (pure and untainted quality). Only a swan can separate milk from water so the swan is trying to imbibe this quality to her devotees as well that we should all have the power to distinguish between goodness from the negative sources.

On this day, women wear yellow sarees representing the Vasant ritu or season. Students throng to the feet of the Goddess to seek her blessings so that they perform well in their examinations. They keep their textbooks and notebooks that they have difficulty in studying like mathematics, science at her feet. Some even keep writing instruments like pens, pencil, geometry sets so that it get blessed and brings them success.

Parents earnestly wait for this auspicious day because they make their little ones write their first alphabet in the presence of the divine Mother. The priest, who performs the rituals and invokes the goddess on this day, holds the hand of the little ones and helps them write an alphabet on slate with a chalk. This is an ancient tradition and still earnestly followed in the Bengali community.

Vasant / Basant Pachami is also celebrated on a large scale by Vaishnavs or Vaishnavas. Both Gaudiya Vaishnavs and Pushtimargi Vaishnavs celebrate this festival with a lot of gaiety and devotion.

These photographs taken are from the Saraswati Puja held at Bengal Club, Shivaji Park, Mumbai.

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Kumbha Mela 2010

Nayna — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 06:25:17 +0000

2010 Kumbh/ Kumbha Mela (Kumbha or Kumbh means pot and Mela denotes fair) will be held at Haridwar from 14^th January to 28^th April. 14^th January is marked as a very auspicious day as it is also the kite flying festival or Makar Sankranti.

This year, the Kumbha or Kumbh Mela is called Maha Kumbha because it will be celebrated after 12 years. There will be 11 bathing rituals during this 3 and half month period. There will be 8 Parv Snaan and 3 Shahi Snaan.

Haridwar is known as the gateway to the pilgrimage places of the northern hemisphere of India. Haridwar is known as a pious city. The word Hari denotes Lord Vishnu and Dwar means gateway or door. This is also Lord Shiva’s in-laws abode or Sasural in Hindi. Goddess Ganga follows here from Lord Shiva’s Jata or matted locks and purifies the souls of the devotees.

Saints, sages of various schools of thoughts and teachings gather during this time and leave only after the Kumbha Mela is over. Taking a dip during these 11 different dates and timings is considered highly auspicious and leads to the liberation of sins. Some also strongly believe that seeking blessings at this time along with bathing will end their cycle of rebirth and death.

The Haridwar locals are overwhelmed by the sight of the saintly people and invite them to their homes. These saints spend all their time in deep meditation and stay away from material bondages. They are known to acquire Siddhi because of their constant austeries. The householders at Haridwar take special care of these saints/sages and long to invite such holy men into their homes. They firmly believe that their positive vibrations will bring happiness, peace and prosperity into their lives. They cook special meals without thinking of their budget and feed thousands and thousands of these saintly men. They believe that such acts are a way of accumulating good Karmic deeds.

Kumbh Mela takes place in only four selected places in India. They are Prayag, Ujjain, Haridwar and Nasik. There is an interesting incident that leads to these locations as being marked so pious. During Samudra Manthan when the pot of Amrit or divine nector came out Lord Vishnu took the form of Mohini to allure the Asuras or demon. (Read our previous posts to understand the reason behind and the aftermath of Samudra Manthan)

It was agreed that the Amrut would be divided equally between the Devas (Gods) and asuras (demons). But the King of demons was so mesmerized by the beauty of Mohini that he failed to see that Mohini had started offering the divine nectar to all the Devas first.

An asura took the form of a Deva, stood in line and drank the nectar. Lord Surya or Sun God and the Moon God or Chandramaji instantly pointed this out to Lord Vishnu that it was Rahu who had deceived them and drunk the nectar. Instantly, Lord Vishnu transformed himself to His glorious form and ordered his divine disc, the Sudarshan Chakra to cut off Rahu’s head. If the nectar reached his body, Rahu would then become immortal. The head was separated from the body which known as Ketu.

In this commotion, Garuda, half man and half bird, the divine vehicle or vahan of Lord Vishnu quickly flew away with the divine pot filled with nectar. The pot was heavy and at times, he rested on the way. The places where he relaxed and started his journey again, lead to the sprinkling of this divine nectar. It is said that 12 drops had fallen. 8 of them remained in the heavenly abode while 4 fell onto the earth. These four drops fell at these places- Prayag in Allahabad, Ujjain, Haridwar and Nasik. This is why there are the holy spots where the Maha Kumbha Mela takes place every 12 years.

The photograph one is of Har Ki Pauri where the Maha Kumbh will take place. This area looks serene in these pictures but will be jam-packed with people in the coming months. It is estimated that over 5 crore people will be attending this site in the next 3 and half months. The second photograph is of the Goddess Ganga temple which is the main temple of this city. Ganga aarti held in the evenings at the ghat are spellbinding. People throng in hundreds to get the slightest heat from this aarti’s flame. A bit of this aarti’s blessing is enough to purify the soul. I feel very lucky to have had the priviledge to do so.

Achieving New Year Goals

Nayna — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 07:03:10 +0000

Well, here is another new year-2010. Yes, it came along whether we wanted it or not. Some of us don’t really care much about the changing of the year. The calendar with its pages is an ornament that needs to be kept on the desk or hung on the wall. Its pages need changing just like any other product needs maintenance.

Sounds depressing doesn’t it?

After the New Year’s party and the hype, dawns the realization of a new beginning. Many people are afraid of new beginnings. They are uncertain of their future, their dealings with people, monetary standing for the whole year and their family’s welfare. While there are others who can’t wait to start the New Year because they have a new job, marry the girl of their dreams, shift to a new country and start a new family.

So where do you fit in? With those who are unsure or those who are raring to go?

No matter where you fit in or don’t fit in, you have to focus on the life that has been given to you. Value your health, be grateful to your family, be thankful to the blessings from your elders and never forget the power behind the grace of God.

Setting Goals:

1) Goals don’t have to be amazingly different that your friends should be in awe when they hear about it. Whether you plan your goal to lose five pounds or stay clear of sodas this year, make sure you stick to it.

2) Maintain a diary to keep a track of your thoughts. Always write down the reason behind your goals. This only makes you stronger and keeps the motivation levels high.

3) Avoid discussing your goals with anyone. Sometimes, friends and colleagues can be jealous to hear about your ambitions. They can hamper your progress or your drive to achieve. Negative comments from them can make your waiver from your goals.

4) Make your goals realistic.

5) Focus on the goals and see how best you can achieve it.

6) Give yourself a time frame to achieve the goal. If you don’t take a tough stand, you will think, “It’s just January, I have the whole year ahead. I will make it happen later.”

7) Multiple goals should be listed so that if one goal is taking time to complete then you shouldn’t lose hope and give up on your other dreams. If you have more than one goal to achieve like getting a promotion, quit smoking, getting leaner or finding a life partner then achieving one of them within few months can really boost your self-esteem. You will feel more inclined to achieve the rest of your objectives.

8) Let no one come in the way of your goals.

9) No emotional blackmail or commitments should make you deter from your path. Make sure you do everything possible to make your own life secure and happy.

10) Don’t count on people no matter how close they are to you. In the end, always remember each man for himself or herself.

The New Year is here for a reason. Take every opportunity to make sure you are able to keep yourself happy, safe, secure and stress free.

2010 Sankashti Chaturthi Dates

Nayna — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 04:30:14 +0000

Here is a list of Sankashti Chaturthi Dates for 2010.

3^rd January

2^nd Febuary- This is Angarika Sankashti

3^rd March

2^nd April

31^st May

30^th June

29^th July

28^th August

26^th September

26^th October- This is Angarika Sankashti

25^th November

24^th December

Kindly glance through our articles on how to fast, perform Aarti, offering Naidevyam on Sankashti and Angarika Sankashti. Search for these words within the search box of our blog. If there are any clarifications needed, do feel free to write in. We will try our best to answer whatever query you have.

Eucalyptus Oil Uses And Benefits

Nayna — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 04:30:36 +0000

The aroma of eucalyptus oil brings a sense of relief to our senses. But that is not all what this special healing tree can do for mankind. Eucalyptus Globulus is a tall tree which originated from Australia, Tasmania and India. It is also known as Nilgiri tree, fever tree and blue gum tree.

Benefits Of Eucalyptus Oil:

1) Few drops of eucalyptus oil in a steam inhaler relieve sinus, nasal congestion and bronchitis. If you are pressed for time, add few drops of this oil in your handkerchief and breathe deeply. It will prevent wheezing, coughing and blocked nose. Eucalyptus lozenges are readily available in leading stores to smoothen an irritated throat and constant cough.

2) This essential oil acts as an antibacterial agent and is successfully used to treat cuts, burns, minor scrapes, insect bites and stings. It is always essential to keep this oil handy as you may never know when you would need it.

3) Dental hygiene is best maintained with eucalyptus oil. There are many varieties of toothpastes and mouthwashes that use this oil in their product to keep gums healthy and fight plaque, tooth decay and gingivitis.

4) Feeling feverish? Before you pop pills, make sure you take a whiff of this oil or apply it on your forehead to keep the temperature down.

5) Fungal infections like athletes foot can be curbed with this therapeutic eucalyptus oil.

6) Dandruff and scalp infections are rectified if this oil is regularly massaged gently into the scalp. Many anti dandruff shampoos in the market add this in their list of ingredients.

7) Body massage oils contain eucalyptus oil which works wonders for relaxation along with increasing concentration and alertness. It is frequently used in aromatherapy oils, lotions and creams.

8) This oil is also used in room fresheners to perk up the environment.

9) It is widely used in mosquito repellants in mat and liquid form.

10) The leaves from this tree are used as tea leaves. Eucalyptus tea is a medicinal, healing and an organic tea that cures many ailments.

Eucalyptus is an essential oil and is usually mixed with henna and used by women in many parts of the world to create beautiful designs and patterns on their palms, hands and legs. This oil enhances the rich color of the henna and emits a refreshing fragrance.

So the next time, you need a quick fix for a blocked nose, you now know what to do. People from the ancient civilizations always used eucalyptus oil in their daily living. They knew how to be one with nature and utilize such trees for its medicinal properties. Now if only the new generation can take their lead and help to save the environment.

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