Medicinal plantsIt is known that nothing is soremoves a negative state, like communication with nature. Remember, even a one-day trip to the countryside gives a surge of strength, charges with positive emotions and gives a feeling of peace and relaxation. But, often many notice that in one corner of the garden it is nice and calm, and another causes discomfort. The thing is that each plant has its own individual characteristics - chemical composition, energy conductivity, life rhythm, color, shape and, in one way or another, affects a person. A new direction - floratherapy - will help make your garden completely comfortable and give you and your surroundings health and energy. It was born at the intersection of psychology, medicine and gardening and is engaged in the study and practical application of the ability of plants to influence in one way or another the emotional state and vitality of a person. Modern science about the medicinal properties of plants has a fundamental scientific base based on ancient centuries-old traditions - Hippocrates, Aristotle, Avicenna studied this issue. Many plants (for example, silver birch, evergreen cypress, western thuja, small-leaved linden, Siberian larch, etc.) emit volatile substances - phytoncides. Under their influence, the overall performance of the body increases, the activity of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems is normalized. Birch improves the functioning of the heart and lungs, and spruce and poplar - the gastrointestinal tract, oak lowers blood pressure. These properties of plants should be used to improve our living environment. According to research by the All-Russian Research Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (VILAR), common juniper reduces the number of staphylococcus colonies by 8 times, and the substance secreted by its shoots kills typhoid and dysentery pathogens. In addition to juniper, raspberries, lingonberries, blueberries, and nettles disinfect the air.
A number of plants (common bird cherry and bird cherryMaaka, red maple, sea buckthorn, northern oak, Siberian larch, western thuja, Cossack juniper and have the property of accumulating toxins and heavy metals, thereby cleaning the environment around them. The dust-protective function of plants is widely known. Thus, in the summer they are able to capture up to 80% of dust. Oak, viburnum, rowan, willow, elm, lilac are the best at retaining dust. Other plants are distinguished by their ability to saturate the air with negative ions. They, in turn, have a positive effect on the hematopoietic, respiratory, cardiovascular system, reduce blood sugar, relieve headaches and fatigue, enhance brain biocurrents, and improve mood. Siberian larch, western thuja, various types of birch and pine, common rowan, Cossack juniper can be noted. Natural aromas of plants restore the body's defenses, create a good mood, have a positive effect on the central nervous system and, consequently, on the entire body. The smell of mint increases the body's adaptation to environmental conditions, relieves fatigue, relaxes smooth muscles, and has a vasodilatory effect. The smells of chamomile and scented geranium soothe and relieve insomnia. Rosemary is an indispensable plant for people with respiratory diseases. There are a number of psychological studies proving that colors have a certain effect on a person. Using the results of these studies, you can select an individual color combination of plants for the garden in such a way that it compensates for the emotional and physical state of a person. The symbolism of each color is rooted in the origins of human existence on earth. For example, blue, which is a symbol of night, brings peace and relaxation, evokes a sense of calm, develops the ability to empathize, and a tendency toward aesthetic contemplation.
Red color - color of flowers, fruits,Blood - is a reflection of hunting instincts and, as a result, stimulates vitality, nervous and hormonal activity, gives the desire for success and fullness of life, activates the will to win, leadership traits and creativity. Green encourages a person to persistence, purposefulness, promotes critical analysis, the formation of self-esteem, logical consistency. Yellow - the color of the sun and the brightness of the emerging day, directed to the future - encourages activity, evokes hope and expectation of happiness, the desire for something new. However, when choosing a color scheme for the garden, it is necessary to take into account the individual perception of color. The shape of the plants (crown, leaves, etc.) used in garden and landscape design is also important. A pyramidal crown gives a feeling of energy, aspiration to the future, activity. Trees with a weeping crown relieve stress, relax, the play of their branches in the wind and the rustle of leaves introduce a romantic and contemplative state. Trees and shrubs with a round crown give a feeling of harmony, integrity of the surrounding world, protection from negative influences. Trees with a dense crown, thick trunk and powerful widely spread branches create a feeling of strength, mighty beauty. Plants with dense fleshy leaves carry a feeling of stability, with delicate light foliage - airiness and serenity. It is necessary to emphasize that in order to obtain a positive result, the selection of plants suitable for you should be carried out carefully and strictly individually. Only by following this, you can create a corner of the garden or apartment in which the state of your body will be balanced.
