8 Beautiful Plants That Reduce Your Stress Levels

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Bamboo

Traditional medicine has utilized bamboo for millennia to relieve stress and anxiety. This plant absorbs carbon dioxide and releases oxygen, improving air quality and reducing stress.

Bamboo purifies the air and calms people. According to the University of Melbourne, even looking at natural photographs, especially bamboo, reduces stress levels. Imagine what having one in your home can do!

Your Takeaway

In conclusion, indoor plants may help you relax and decrease stress. Snake plants, peace lilies, and bamboo may help quiet your home or workplace.

For example, my 80-year-old grandma just established a backyard garden. She meditates by tending to her plants, which helps her relax and keeps her mind busy.

Indoor plants have advantages beyond aesthetics. They filter air, eliminate pollutants, and relax.

Overall, in today’s fast-paced environment, we must prioritize mental health and self-care. Remember: getting close to nature can always help us gain balance. Consider investing in one or more of the gorgeous plants we’ve highlighted to create a tranquil retreat in your home or add some greenery to your workspace.

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Theodor
Theodor
Passionate about cognitive psychology and data research, Tudor aims to highlight the importance of prioritizing self-care regardless of age, gender, or nationality. For over two years, he has been prioritizing extensive research in mindfulness and meditation techniques delivered to everyday people in a simple, meaningful manner.

23 Responses

  1. I never thought about plants inside reducing stress. I have trees along my property{woods} which brings birds and deer to watch. Thank you. Katherine

    1. Hi Kathy! You’re so lucky to have nature this close to your home. I’m sure you can feel the physical and mental health benefits already. Can you take walks in the woods too? That would be so relaxing!

  2. I love my plants. They give me pleasure to look at and to care for. My favorite trip to go in the spring is to the greenhouse and enjoy the smell, flowers that are bursting open and it makes me feel so good to be there.

    1. Hi Karyn, I couldn’t agree more! Spider plants are great for bathrooms too as they don’t need too much sunlight. Do you have any flowers at home too? I know perennials are low-maintenance 🙂

  3. This is a nice article, but it would be more helpful if you would show a picture of these plants.

    1. Hi Randall and thanks for reading this post! David pointed out the same thing in a comment above, so thanks for the feedback. We’ll definitely keep it in mind for future articles. Have a great day!

    1. Hi Josie! Yay, I’m so glad this post helped you find the perfect office setting! Green also boosts creativity – at least that’s what research says. Good luck at your new office!

  4. Hi, Folks. Just beware that some indoor plants can be toxic to pets, i.e. lilies. However, if they are out of reach or your pets ignore plants, enjoy. Grape Ivy and Pothos are also great indoor plants. Very easy to take care of. I’m eager to try some of those mentioned, especially Jasmine and Lavender. I have a wonderful large mound of Lavender (with my roses) in the front garden, which I love.

  5. I enjoyed reading articles. I have a few of the plants mentioned. They do make me feel relaxed and bring a smile to my face. I have plants inside and outside they bring joy 😊 😃 to my life.

  6. Have all of the above in my home, except Jasmine….. Can’t tolerate the scent. Also, cacti,Christmas and the Spring variety! Beautiful blooms!
    Outside, six lavender which I have had FOR 30 years. They increase in size each year. So very gorgeous! God’s handiwork! Have iris,azaleas,lilacs,hibiscus,elderberry,babies breath,tulips lily of the valley, actions and etc. 82 and still love 💘my plants. Begonias are beautiful as WELL!!! Thanks so MUCH for making me even more aware of the WONDERFUL things plants do for us!!
    P.S. Orchids as WELL!

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