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Flowers always make people better, happier, and more helpful; they are sunshine, food, and medicine to the soul.
Luther Burbank
When you look at a flowery garden or have a bouquet’s scent in your hands, how does it make you feel?
Do you ever feel peaceful or filled with joy? Research proves that having flowers in-home or office can improve your physical and mental health.
We sail up and down through life. Perhaps we feel under the weather, stress at work, struggle with a relationship, or looking for a spark of hope?
Such life seasons often affect our mental health and physical health.
Flowers and trees are a natural cure in our backyards.
A study by the American Society for Horticulture Science
American Society for Horticulture Science study Apartment Therapy, published in 2008, showed that the flowers directly affect an individual’s recovery from surgery.
The study included 90 patients who were recovering from appendectomies. Some of the patients were presented with flowers in their rooms after surgery, while others did not.
Those patients who have had flowers in their rooms have a recovery level greater than others who did not have flowers.
They also mentioned good feelings and increased satisfaction with their rooms.
This study’s conclusions indicate that in-hospital flowers can be an inexpensive and effective complementary medicine for patients.
Physical Health Benefits of Flowers
Boosts Air Quality
Indoor flowers in any office, school, or house look beautiful, and they also help clean the air.
The majority of urban residents spend their time indoors, where air pollution can be several times higher than outdoors.
Indoors pollution may cause headaches, dizziness, concentration loss, and irritation in the throat.
Scientists have identified over 300 toxins, called organic volatile compounds indoor, were identified by scientists. Flowers have the potential to remove these compounds.
Decrease the risk of Getting Sick
The study from Washington State University research found that flowers can reduce dust levels by up to 20% in a room.
The study shows that plants can contribute to the increasing humidity level in a place.
This can lead to less dry, dusty air for people in a room with flowers. Flora leads to reducing the risk of pain, running nose, and itchy eyes.
A study by the American Society for Horticulture Science also supports the Therapeutic value of Flowers. Mental Health Benefits of Flowers:
Mental Health Benefits of Flowers
Improves Mood
In the world with flora and nature, people generally feel better and more positive.
A survey was carried out in four hospitals in the San Francisco Bay Area; 79% of patients indicated that after spending some time in the garden, they felt more comfortable and happier, 19% felt optimistic, and 25% felt better and stronger.
Flowers trigger positive feelings, too. A study in 2005 revealed that women receiving flowers were recorded three days later in a more optimistic mood.
Relieves Stress
Looking at plants and flowers both indoors and outdoors is a pacific, trouble-free practice. It supports to live in the present moment.
The Journal of Health Psychology conducted research in which they compared indoor reading to spend time outdoors in the company of flowers.
The study showed both could reduce the cortisol level. However, spending time with flowers can significantly reduce stress levels.
Flowers that can improve Mental Health
Lisianthus
Fresh flowers can enhance creativity. Flowers in their jobs have proven positive results like they can boost mood, increase happiness, are a source of inspiration, new thoughts, and solve a problem. Lisianthus encourages creativity and free-thinking.
Jasmine
In our physical and mental well-being, sleep plays a significant role. Without proper rest, it can be challenging to make decisions, fix problems, or deal with changes.
Jasmine has been shown to alleviate stress and anxiety, contribute to calmness, sleep improvement, and heart rate reduction; thus, it’s a perfect addition to the bedroom.
Calendulas
Flowers have proven to minimize recovery time. They can lower blood pressure and heart rate.
Calendula flowers have antibacterial, antiviral, and anti-fungal characteristics.
They can use to boost blood circulation and speed up the recovery from cold and fever. Also use to relieve swelling, treating cuts, and rashes.
