1. ROSES
Benefits: Improves the ability to focus
Now, this universal symbol of attraction and love has acquired new properties. One study found that even just looking at a bouquet of roses relaxes you, clears your mind and improves concentration.
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2. LAVENDER
Benefits: Calms, improves sleep
Lavender oil has earned its reputation for the calming effects of its aroma. By adding this flower to your living room or office, you will get the opportunity to enjoy a relaxing atmosphere for a long time. What’s more, lavender will help you indulge in quality, restorative sleep.
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3. ROSEMARY
Benefits: Improves concentration
Rosemary aroma is known for its ability to improve memory and keep you from getting distracted while working.
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4. ALOE VERA
Benefits: If you add Aloe Vera to your freshly squeezed juice, you can ease the effects of excess stomach acid and also lower your cholesterol levels.
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5. FERN (in the original they say Boston fern)
Benefits: Moisturizer
These versatile plants are able to balance the humidity levels in your home or office, which is great for those with dry skin. In addition, the plant effectively removes harmful pollutants from the air.
photo of a fern
6. BASIL
Benefits: Basil contains a compound called eugenol – which has similar effects to the painkiller ibuprofen. Basil is known to soothe arthritis and inflammatory bowel conditions.
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7. LILY
Benefits: Purifies the air
These extremely beautiful plants also carry spiritual value for many. In addition, lilies are highly valued for their ability to purify the air in the home and workplace, and also to neutralize natural gases (farts…)
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8. LEMON GRASS
Benefits: Repels insects and pests
Planted in the garden or home, stinky lemongrass is a great way to deter pests
photo of a stalk of lemongrass
9. ORCHIDS
Benefits: Attracts positive energy
Not surprisingly, the bright colors of the orchid bring positive energy and help improve the overall mood of your space. Its sweet aroma also unlocks positive changes in your mental experiences.
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Spruce up your home or office with these medicinal plants and flowers!
Seeking healing through a return to nature is not some lofty ideal worthy of ridicule.
In fact, scientists consistently confirm that simple contact with nature leads to significant increases in levels of happiness and health, according to a 2017 Air Force paper on a University of Derby study.
For us city dwellers who don’t always get to go outside, house plants are a great way to bring nature indoors. Adding plants to your home or office is a simple but effective way to improve your personal space, and even a way to boost your health, concentration and happiness levels.
IMPROVEMENT OF BRAIN ACTIVITY
CREATING A FEELING OF SATISFACTION AND POSITIVISM
IMPROVING RELATIONSHIPS
Being surrounded by nature allows interpersonal relationships to be strengthened
- text by Sarah Khan
