Simon & Schuster | Healing Houseplants by Michelle Polk
Healing Houseplants by Michelle Polk | What if the beautiful plants in your home could also become a part of your health routine? Many houseplants are easy to grow indoors and can reduce stress, increase productivity, speed up healing, treat depression, increase overall happiness, and filter our air from carcinogenic pollutants. Make the most of your indoor houseplants! Did you know:
- That aloe plant sitting on your windowsill can be used as an ointment for scrapes, bruises, and sunburns.
- A chamomile plant—with its pretty display of white flowers—might be your cure for restless sleep and anxiety.
- A lavender plant will make your bathroom smell delightful and can also be used as a stress relief medicinal.
Learn which plants have which health benefits and then find out how to care for them effectively in your home or office.
- Aloe soothes skin irritations and is excellent for stomach health
- Rosemary can slow hair loss and enhance memory
- Chamomi