That Pretty Potted Plant Is More Powerful than You Think
Sure, your container plants make you feel good when you're at home. But now, there's evidence that they might help you feel better after stressful surgery.
Researchers from the University of Kansas wanted to test whether the presence of live plants in hospital rooms would have therapeutic benefits on post-operative patients. The factors they measured included length of hospitalization, vital signs, pain intensity, and room satisfaction.
