While I am not one to have a green thumb in the garden—I have on record accidentally killed three cactus plants, although in my defense, they were cheap and got some sort of disease—I do still believe that plants are good for morale. Since feng shui became popular, plants are part of the healing process helping to harmonize the living (you) with the earth (furniture, etc.) for perfect balance. Even though plants may wish to live anywhere but my place, plant therapy is now shown to have research to support it.

The patients who recovered in a room with a plant recorded less pain, anxiety, and fatigue whereas in the rooms without the plant more pain medication was needed. Blood pressure was lessened and the heart rates of those volunteers in the plant rooms were lowered and each patient said that having a plant increased the pleasantry of the room. Other signs that researchers kept track of were vital signs, hospitalization time, and whether or not they received drugs after their surgery.Throughout World War II, HT was spread worldwide and it is now shown to be great for adding wellness to people’s lives. Cultivating a garden gives people the job of taking care of something and nurturing it into existence. Taught throughout a variety of organizations and community groups from helping the elderly to young people and those with physical and mental disabilities, facilities like psychiatric hospitals, rehabilitation centers, prisons, training programs, and even substance abuse clinics have used this program with success.

By being able to release a patient’s emotions while helping them recover from a serious condition or mild problem they may be fighting with, research has shown that these little green, dirt-filled bundles of joy actually can make a difference.

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