Why plants?
Plants add so much more than just a splash of green. They invite the outdoors in, bringing with them a host of mental and physical health benefits.
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Cleaner air
It’s a well-known fact that plants release oxygen, but did you know that people need around five litres of oxygen a minute? According to a N.A.S.A. study, plants can remove up to 87% of common air-borne toxins in just 24 hours. Now that’s what we call efficiency.
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Improved health
Studies have shown that live indoor planting can reduce common illnesses. By absorbing air-borne toxins, plants can improve minor respiratory conditions and headaches caused by indoor air pollution. Not only that, but plants can reduce symptoms of fatigue, lowering the risk of burnout.
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Less stress
Plants have been proven to reduce stress levels, so much so that in Japan doctors frequently prescribe spending time in nature (known as ‘shinrin-yoku’ or ‘forest bathing’) as a treatment for anxiety.
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Creative inspiration
Feeling uninspired? Look at your nearest plant. Research shows that when we look at greenery our brain’s attention circuits are recalibrated, restoring our creativity and improving our focus.