Plants as a Natural Solution to Stress and Mental Fatigue in an Urbanised World
Authors/Creators
- 1. ICAR- Central Rice Research Institute, Cuttack
- 2. Department of Botany, Ravenshaw University, Cuttack
Description
In the age of rapid urbanization and the development of technology, reconnecting to nature might be an incredibly efficient way to de-stress and mentally recharge. Despite indoor or outdoor cultivation, plants play a significant beneficial role in the mental health and well-being of people. The article discusses the numerous psychological benefits of plants, backed by scientific evidence that includes the reduction of stress, mood, cognitive function, and mindfulness improvement. The mechanisms, such as biophilia, the calming effects of greenery, and physiological responses to plant interactions, are discussed. In everyday life, the application of plants can make people more emotionally resilient and enable a feeling of unity with the natural environment, which can be proved by such helpful methods as indoor gardens, horticultural therapy, and biophilic architecture. This paper highlights the changing role of plants on the psychosocial condition and advocates their incorporation as important co-cultivators of overall well-being by underlining their importance in households, places of work, and treatment scenarios.