11 Green Antidepressants for City Residents

The benefits of houseplants can be discussed endlessly. They create comfort and a special microclimate in the home, purifying and improving the air we breathe. They are excellent listeners: scientifically proven that flowers grow better with kind words. And they can really positively influence our mood.

1. Basil

This natural antibiotic, native to India, is now used in kitchens around the world. Try growing it in a pot or buy an 'adult' one, and you'll experience the positive effect of its aroma on your emotions. Bonus: You can add a couple of leaves to your favorite pesto sauce.

2. Geranium

In recent years, overshadowed by more popular plants, geranium is unjustly forgotten. However, it is a very useful plant. Geranium releases essential oils with a unique sweet undertone capable of suppressing bad moods along with various bacteria.

3. English Ivy

Common ivy or English ivy is a beautiful climbing plant, a houseplant vine. It's not only visually appealing but also absorbs record amounts of carbon dioxide and toxins, as well as heavy metal salts from the air. This plant is a must-have for allergy sufferers.

4. Boston Fern

Your windows don't face the sunny side? Then you'll happily welcome nephrolepis or Boston fern. It loves shade, is low-maintenance, and cleans the air beautifully. It's also the most attractive and compact fern in the oleander family.

5. Lavender

The calming and relaxing properties of lavender have long been known in the world, which is actively used in aromatherapy for treating various nervous disorders. You can add a few drops of essential oil to your bath, or for a more lasting and powerful effect, it's better to buy a live flower.

6. Rose

No, not romantically. Not for a date or growing at home. A large number of indoor rose subspecies give you the opportunity to find a flower that suits you perfectly in color and shape. And don't let the thorns discourage you.

"Never listen to what flowers say. Just look at them and breathe their fragrance." Saint-Exupéry, "The Little Prince".

7. Peace Lily

Stunning peace lily, visually resembling callas, is considered a plant that brings feminine happiness. It's known that it absorbs harmful substances and helps relieve stress. For those who spend a lot of time at home, it's indispensable – peace lily saturates the air with ozone and enhances productivity.

8. Orchid

A luxurious flower that blooms all year round and can delight with its soft petals even on the gloomiest winter days. Interesting fact: orchids do not cause allergies, unlike most flowers, and some species of the family grow on trees or cliffs, sending roots into cracks between stones.

9. Rosemary

Rosemary was a symbol of love and fidelity among ancient Romans. Its branches are still given as gifts to newlyweds in some countries for good luck. Rosemary has long been famous for its healing properties. It disinfects the air and helps improve digestion, and its delicate lilac-blue flowers are pleasing to look at.

10. Lily of the Valley

Did you know that lily of the valley can also be grown at home? According to the results of one survey, most respondents named this flower as the most positive and mood-lifting. Its fragrance is consistently associated with spring, sunshine, and the beginning of something new and beautiful.

11. Sweet Pea

A charming plant that doesn't require special conditions for growing on a regular balcony. Sweet pea has a descriptive name – its aroma intoxicates and reminds you of something from childhood. It instantly brings to mind a shady lush garden and the rhythmic hum of bees near the flowers with their unique scent in the midst of summer heat.