There are many great health benefits of owning indoor plants that range from purifying the air you breathe to the obvious.... beautifying the interior of your house. Indoor houseplants re wonderful to have in your home or office for health reasons and more.
If you were thinking houseplants were merely for aesthetics, look at this list of health benefits that indoor house plants provide:
Create more oxygen which can help you sleep deeper.
(One of the highest oxygen producing plants is the Snake Plant)
Improve indoor air quality
(House plants remove particulates from the air and detoxify the air you breathe. They can even remove excessive mold spores from the air)
Increase productivity
(Plants in offices increase happiness and work productivity)
Natural antidepressant
The soil in houseplants contains microbes which can trigger the release of serotonin, a chemical that can improve a persons mood and reduce stress
Interacting with plants can suppress the sympathetic nervous system, which is responsible for stress
Caring for plants can improve your cognitive function by improving your attention span and productivity
Engaging with plants due to touch and smell can help you be more present in the moment, which can help prevent anxiety, depression, and insomnia
Owning house plants bring a sense of joy and calm as well as brighten your space and make you feel less worried and stressed
After writing this I now know why I truly love being in the store and feel so amazing....come hang out with me!
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