#sarota

[herpsandbirds]

Godman's Sarota Metalmark (Sarota myrtea), family Riodinidae, Costa Rica

photograph by José Alberto Cubero Guevara

[indizombie]

Viewed by members of the other castes as “untouchables”, Dalits particularly struggle during disasters, when community members bar them from accessing shared water and sanitation facilities: Since the Hindu religious belief operates on strict lines of purity, there is a belief that a Dalit touching a common water source will “pollute it”. As climate change continues to bring worsening floods, droughts, cyclones and more to India, the government is being called upon to do more to protect against caste-based discrimination. A sweeping study released in September by the National Campaign on Dalit Human Rights warned that “climate apartheid” was likely to hit Dalits and Adivasis the hardest, and outlined “systemic inadequacies and disregard in involving their participation in disaster/drought risk management.” “[Indian] society has its dysfunctionalities, and disaster or any kind of crisis just accelerates these dysfunctionalities,” Sarbjit Sarota, a disaster risk reduction specialist at UNICEF India, said.

Suprakash Majumdar, ‘How India’s caste system keeps Dalits from accessing disaster relief’, New Humanitarian

[crevicedwelling]

this little butterfly is Sarota acantus, a fingernail-sized work of art found in Central and South America. you can tell this one is a female since she’s walking on all six legs—male metalmarks have a greatly reduced first pair!

[dailybutterfly]

Butterfly #2: Sarota acantus

Image credits: 1, 2, 3

skrunkly

[joannekwan]

Looking for stories to get you into the spirit of supernatural season? I’ve got comics and novels aplenty!

Demon House | comic: urban fantasy slice of life - completed  Tapas | WT | GumPDF | itchPDF

Tula is a student just trying to get through her senior year of college. Little does she know that her new rental is inhabited by demons. Juggling her social life and these new roommates should be no problem.

Erie Waters | comic: drama/romance - completed Tapas | Paperback | gumPDF | itchPDF

The waters of Lake Erie hold many secrets, but what truly lies at the bottom is lost to history. That is until an average unassuming guy stays the week at his aunt’s lake house.

Warily Ever After | comic: romance horror slice of life - ON-GOING | Tapas

One retired lumberjack will do anything to protect his love, even if it means offing any wayward hikers and wild teens that venture too far into the forest they call home. This is just the everyday life of a slasher killer and a monster!

Sarota Springs | comic: suspense/horror - completed | Tapas | gumPDF | itchPDF

A best-selling author has secrets to keep in a sleepy backwater. With only a couple of close confidants and even fewer options if his secret ever got out, two new faces in town jeopardize what he has been trying to keep hidden for years.

Typhon and Echidna | comic: one-shot romance - completed | Tapas  Physical Zine | gumPDF | itchPDF

A short zine I created in October 2018 about Typhon and Echidna from Greek mythology.

Secunda | novel: historical fantasy monster romance - completed | Tapas

Available in Paperback and Ebook wherever books are sold!

A young woman becomes the unlikely host to a monstrous skull and now must adapt to her strange new partner. However, he doesn’t come without challenges as she soon finds out. On top of it all, an old friend comes back into her life with a new dangerous stranger stalking right behind.

Copula | novel: historical fantasy monster drama - ON-GOING | Tapas 

Sequel to Secunda Patience has barely settled into married life with her husband and their inhuman partner when they are invited to spend the holidays up north. Along the way, the man and the monster begin to navigate their own relationship. But family cynicism is the least of their worries as a camp full of creatures and the land itself threaten to upend their new normal.

[cosmicanger]

Godman's Sarota Metalmark (Sarota myrtea), family Riodinidae, Costa Rica

photograph by José Alberto Cubero Guevara

[ophthalmotropy]

Top 5 butterflies?

Chorinea sylphina

Parnassius apollo

Euthalia adonia

Papilio maackii

Sarota myrtea

Respective credit: Geoff Gallice, Hectonichus, eastjava1212, Dr Alexey Yakovlev, michaelgarcia_bio (same order as the species ranked, left to right and top to bottom)

[worldsandemanations]

Godman’s Sarota Metalmark, Costa Rica. photograph José Alberto Cubero Guevara

[chandigarhayurved]

How to Cure Acne Naturally?

Understanding Acne:

Acne vulgaris is a skin breakout condition which everyone suffers once in his/her life. It is a very common skin condition that causes spots and pimples on face, forehead, neck, back etc. it occurs when hair follicles lodged with oil, dirt or dead skin cells. It causes pimples, blackheads, whiteheads, pustules etc. Sometimes the large pus-filled bumps are painful to touch. Depending upon the severity of the acne it leaves scars and emotional distress on a person. Puberty and adolescent is the time when sebaceous glands activates and causes acne, but can occur at any age. Acne breakout leaves a negative effect on a person skin as well as self-confidence. Popping out the acne is not the cure but only leaves a permanent scar.

Different types of Acne:

Blackheads

Whiteheads

Papules

Pustules

Fungal acne (pityosporum folliculitis)

Nodules

Cysts

Ayurveda’s view over Acne:

Our aacharyas mentioned Acne Vulgaris as Yuvanpidika. The major cause explained by them is the vitiation of doshas such as Vata, Kapha  along with Rakta dhatu. Yuvanpidika has been discussed under the heading of Kshudra Roga. All these vitiated dosha along with Rakta circulates all over body with the help of Sarotas (microchannels) and causes acne wherever it lodged.

Aachaya Charaka has mentioned hormonal acne as Vivridhadhatu kala at the age of 16-30 years. He explained  this as a starting period of functional state of shukra dhatu (reproductive phase), which modern medical science otherwise explained the hormonal imbalance caused by the androgenesis.

What causes Acne?

Stress increases the level of cortisol that flare up acne

Genetic

Fluctuation of hormonal levels during women’s period, pregnancy

Picking up acne sores

Eating spicy and deep fried food

Dairy products such as milk, cheese

Air pollution and humid weather conditions

Using oil based skin care products

Lack of exercise

Not drinking enough water

Medications such as corticosteroids, birth control pills, lithium etc

Bacterial or fungal infection

Folliculitis

Using makeup products too frequent

Lack of skin care regime

Polycystic ovarian disorders

Lack of sleep

Cigarette smoking

Symptoms:

Skin breakouts

Skin discoloration, dark patches, hyperpigmentation or redness

Swelling and inflammation

Pain or tenderness over touching

Scars

Sometimes itching

Preventive measure for Acne:

Applying aloe vera                                  

Avoid touching face

Use honey and fullers earth face mask

Drink green tea

Wash your face with oil free cleanser

Apply tea tree oil

Never ever squeeze pimples

Use less makeup products

Eating food rich in Omega 3 fatty acids

Proper sleep of 6-8 hours

Stay hydrated and eat fibrous fruits

How Ayurveda helps in managing Acne breakouts?

Ayurveda heals acne by balancing Vata and Kapha dhautu along with purification of rakta dhatu from toxins. Ayurveda has immense herbs that reduces acne inflammation and their dark spots, purifies blood living glowing skin inside out. Some classical Ayurvedic formula are really effective in Acne such as Mahamajisthadi kwath, kadhiraristha, kumkumadi thailam, mahatikta ghrita, panchtiktaghrit guggul etc.

Beneficial herbs for Acne:

Neem: It is a well-known blood purifier and greatest properties to control blood sugar levels. It can be taken orally but due to its bitter taste it is advisable to apply as a paste over acne.

Aloe vera: Aloe vera soothe the inflamed and painful skin and gives a glowing skin and is a greatest moisturizer.

Amla: Amla is the richest source of vitamin C, which is good for acne free glowing skin. It should be consumed empty stomach.

Tulsi (Holy basil): Tulsi has antimicrobial properties that helps in fighting back pimples and breakouts.

Haldi (curcumin): It is a great anti-inflammatory and healing properties which leaves pimple free skin.

Managing Acne with Chandigarh Ayurved Centre:

1) Neem Soap:

Neem is one of the miracle herbs that offer many health benefits. It is an ultimate acne killer & acts as a powerful healer. The soap is very beneficial in healing the acne naturally. It treats issues like too much oiliness or dryness of the skin, red rashes due to permanent inflammation and painful big acne lumps.

Method of Application – Use as daily bathing purpose.

2) Twak Tailam:

Twak tailam is used for those who have acne-prone skin, skin discoloration and equally good for all skin types. It includes – Wrightia tinctoria, Coconut oil. This oil has been subjected to less intense refining, lower temperature with no chemicals. It has pacifying or cooling properties which further beneficial for improving the skin’s elasticity. In one single step, the skin is deeply cleansed as well as moisturized. It seeps into the pores and hydrates deeply and the molecules present in the oil ensuring the repair of the collagen layer.

Recommended Dosage: For external application over the affected area.

3) Aloe Vera Gel:

Aloe Vera Gel is formed with the pure extract of herb Aloe Vera and the mixture of rose petals. Thus this wonderful composition provides a cooling effect on the skin that relieves from burning sensation, itchiness, etc. The gel helps in maintaining healthy skin and repairing skin damage.

Recommended Dosage – Gently apply over the affected area of the skin.

4) Panchatikta Ghrita Guggulu:

The tablets are very beneficial in curing skin diseases as it contains the Pitta pacifying ingredients such as Shuddh guggulu (Commiphora mukul), Neem (Azadirachta indica), Amrita (Tinospora cordifolia), Gajapippali (Piper chaba), Shunthi (Zingiber officinalis), etc. The tablet is Tridoshahara, thus is very effective in maintaining the hormonal level in the body.

Recommended Dosage – Take 2 tablets twice daily with normal water.

5) Skin Care tablet:

Skin care tablet is herbo mineral and purely ayurvedic formulation. It contains various herbs like Haridra khand, Panchnimba churna, Panchatikta guggulu, Patol patra, Ajmoda, Khadir chhal, Chirayta, Mulethi, Manjistha, Chopchini, Gandhak, etc. Skin care tablet is a blood purifying. It cools and detoxifies the blood, dissolves obstructions in the blood flow that further increase blood circulation of the skin. It minimises the blemishes, lighten sun tan, delay ageing of skin and heal skin problems. These tablet also act as a skin moistuirizer, Improves blood circulation, Remove blemishes, Reduce itching and burning sensation of skin, Prevent acne and pimples, Relieves leucoderma.

Recommended Dosage – Take 2 tablets twice daily with normal water.

6) Detox Premium Powder:

This is a herbo-mineral preparation that contains ingredients like Parwal Pishti, Giloy satv, Shukta Pishti, Kamdudha Ras, Gandhak Rasayan, etc.

Parwal Pishti: This Pishti reduces inflammation, flaking, itching of the skin. The Pishti is composed of natural coral calcium processed with rose water.

Shukta Pishti: It helps to balance the Pitta dosha in the body. All signs and symptoms related to Psoriasis patients are managed with this article.

Giloy Satv: This satv is prepared from the herb Giloy (Tinospora cordifolia). The anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and analgesic properties of this herb deal with psoriasis easily.

Kamdudha Ras: This herbal-mineral classical preparation balances Pitta dosha in the body.

Gandhak Rasayana: This herbal preparation is used since ancient times for all types of skin disorders.

Tal Sindoor: It contains ingredients like Shuddh parad, Aloe vera, Gandhak, etc that relieve redness in psoriasis patients.

Akik Pishti: This Pishti reduces all types of Pitta related disorder hence it gives good results in Psoriasis.

Recommended Dosage: Take 1 sachet twice daily with plain water.

[labhheera13]

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[herpsandbirds]

Neglected Sarota Metalmark (Sarota neglecta), family Riodinidae, Panama

photograph by @panama_photos

[dumbass-extraordinaire]

urban fantasy is at its very best when its about a man who is Just Some Guy TM who gets dragged into supernatural shenanigans beyond his control.  like listen buddy this guy works at burger king or some shit, this is way beyond his paygrade and he does not want to be here At All.  his biggest strength is his midwesterner “don’t ask don’t tell” attitude about the supernatural.  he wants absolutely nothing to do with being a hero, fuck it, he just wants to be normal but instead he’s fighting cthulu in a walmart parking lot.

[tynatunis]

#Repost @elledecoritalia @download.ins --- Courtesy Photo José Hevia @ohlab_architecture #ohlab #casapalerm #sarota #sarotadenpalerm https://www.instagram.com/p/CECOtUnhF8k/?igshid=5h26de64om2m

[mudraarttreasure-blog]

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[ecuadorlife]

Metalmark butterfly, Sarota sp., Riodinidae by Andreas Kay Via Flickr: from Ecuador: www.youtube.com/AndreasKay

[joannekwan]

Wanna support an Asian American creator this AAPI month? Check out some of my stories that include Asian characters!

Demon House features a Filipina protagonist~

Erie Waters features an ABC protagonist as well as its spin-off At Ease!

Sarota Springs has 2 prominent Asian characters in its cast~

Last but not least: A Haliday Christmas has a half-Korean leading lady and Warily Ever After has a half-Vietnamese character in its main cast~