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Stress and 5 Houseplants That Help You Calm Down
19.02.2023 06:50
Updated: 14.04.2023 04:02
It has been proven that some indoor plants are capable of healing the human body and normalizing its emotional state.
To benefit from nature, you need to choose the right ornamental plant for yourself and take good care of it.
The article will tell you which indoor plants are really capable of calming the central nervous system.
Lavender
A well-known antidepressant of natural origin. Essential oils of lavender, actively released into the air, have the ability to reduce stress, normalize sleep, and reduce high blood pressure. The aroma helps to overcome such ailments as headaches, anxiety, and will become a support in a difficult period of life. You can put the plant next to you and just breathe in the wonderful smell. For greater results, you can put a small branch in tea and enjoy the taste of the plant.
Basil
A spicy plant that has been used in folk medicine and cooking for hundreds of years. The benefits of basil are due to the high concentration of linanol in its composition. It has a positive effect on the cardiovascular system and emotional state. To benefit from the spice, you just need to touch its leaves, sit next to it for a few minutes, inhaling the pleasant healing aroma. And of course, do not forget to use it in vegetable salads, snacks.
Lemon
All citrus fruits are a real treasure trove of benefits for the body. But lemon surpasses oranges, limes, and grapefruits several times in terms of aromatization and treatment.
Healers recommend using the incredibly fragrant green mass to combat anxiety, severe stress, physical and emotional overstrain. In order for the lemon to release its ethers into the air, you can slightly crush the leaf and sit next to the tree. The bright smell reminds of summer, a wonderful pastime, provokes pleasant memories.
Pelargonium
A houseplant, the smell of which is not liked by many. This is not surprising, because pelargonium has a rich smell, but at the same time it is invigorating, active, fighting anxiety, fatigue. The bush can provide a surge of energy, improving mental functions.
It is known that several bushes of the plant in the house make its inhabitants calmer and more collected. Pelargonium also disinfects the air, which makes it useful during colds.
Mint
A common spice plant in medicine and aromatherapy. Limonene, menthol and other substances hovering around a mint bush growing on a windowsill instantly improve mood, drive away bad thoughts, and invigorate the subconscious. The plant can improve concentration, have a positive effect on memory, and restore vital energy and the desire to move forward. The smell also increases appetite and drives away drowsiness.
Houseplants have a positive effect on human health, setting them up for a stress-free life. The listed species are unpretentious, beautiful in appearance and have a wonderful aroma.
