Flowers and health are inseparably linked, and keeping plants at home brings many benefits

Flowers and health broadly refers to the connection between ornamental plants and human health. Growing flowers not only beautifies the environment and cultivates the mind, but many plants can also purify the air, regulate humidity and relieve fatigue, which is why more and more people treat growing flowers as a healthy way of life.

In terms of their effects, green plants absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen through photosynthesis, and their leaves can also trap dust from the air; some plants also have a certain ability to absorb common renovation odors. The fresh fragrance given off by flowers helps relax the mood and improve sleep, while everyday activities such as watering and pruning let people stretch their muscles and ease stress.

Common health-related flowers can be roughly divided into several categories: one is air-purifying plants, such as pothos (Epipremnum aureum), spider plant (Chlorophytum comosum) and snake plant (Sansevieria trifasciata), which are suitable for the living room; one is fragrant insect-repelling plants, such as mint and mosquito-repellent geranium, which can have a certain mosquito-repelling effect in summer; and another is flowers that can be eaten or brewed as tea, such as chrysanthemum, honeysuckle and jasmine, which can be dried and used to make drinks.

It should be noted that not all flowers are suitable for growing indoors. Strongly scented plants such as night-blooming jasmine (Cestrum nocturnum) should not be placed in the bedroom, and varieties with toxic sap such as oleander and dumb cane (Dieffenbachia) should be kept away from accidental touch or ingestion; people allergic to pollen should also choose flowers with care. Only by choosing varieties sensibly according to the function of the room and the health of family members can growing flowers truly serve health.