The Remarkable Benefits of 15 Ornamental Plant Species for Human Health

Aloe vera plant, also known as the aloe, is a perennial succulent plant that thrives in sunlight and is widely cultivated in households. The plant's stem is fleshy, containing a large amount of water, with deep green leaves. Aloe vera leaves lack leaf stalks and typically grow closely together, characterized by small thorns along the leaf margins.

Aloe vera plant is a popular ornamental plant in households due to its admirable utility. Just a small aloe vera plant grown by the window or on the porch can help absorb various harmful gases in your home environment such as Carbonic, Carbon dioxide, and Formic Aldehyde, thereby creating a much fresher and cleaner atmosphere.

In addition, aloe vera leaves, with their juicy flesh, have skin nourishing properties, making the skin whiter and smoother, and are particularly skin-friendly. Not only does it have beauty benefits, but aloe vera is also used to make a refreshing drink. Aloe vera juice is very cooling and perfect for cooling down in the scorching summer heat.

A familiar name and commonly planted everywhere - dragon fruit plant. Considered one of the easiest ornamental plants to grow, it is a plant that is not water-thirsty, requires minimal care, and can even adapt to harsh living environments. Originally planted as a decorative plant indoors, but there's a lesser-known fact that they also have the ability to purify the air, making it fresher and more pleasant.

Within the dragon fruit plant are parts capable of producing negative ions, which have health-regulating effects, especially in the elderly. Therefore, having a small pot of dragon fruit plant indoors is essential; your home will become much more interesting.

Lucky bamboo (also known as lucky stick or fragrant wealth plant) is a woody plant species with many leaves originating from West Africa, belonging to the Dracaenaceae family. Its unique feature is that when cut horizontally, new shoots will grow around the cut area.

Lucky bamboo also has the ability to purify and regulate air quite well. For example, unsafe substances in the air such as Carbon Monoxide, benzene, formaldehyde, etc., are all eliminated to protect the health of the whole family. Moreover, Lucky Bamboo plants are quite compact, easy to grow, with long, pointed, shiny leaves, and light green leaf edges. Therefore, selecting and growing Lucky Bamboo plants is very suitable for your indoor space.

A pot of fresh green peppermint will add much color and interest to your home and workspace. Being a small plant species, with very eye-catching green color, easy to grow, and especially suitable for various spaces. To have a pot of peppermint on your workspace, just use a peppermint stem, soak it in water until it roots, then plant it in a pot of soil, and you will have a small, vibrant plant.

Peppermint is characterized by its refreshing and pleasant fragrance, bringing a feeling of freshness to people after hours of stressful work. Returning to your beloved home and inhaling that pleasant fragrance helps dispel all tiredness and worries in life. Not only that, the pleasant fragrance of peppermint also helps freshen breath, treat coughs, aid digestion, and even repel insects and mosquitoes.

Jasmine plant is a shrub with many small and long branches, it is a species of plant that loves sunlight, so it is usually only suitable for planting in the garden. Jasmine plants have small, eye-catching white flowers with a pure, bright beauty. With a small pot of fragrant and especially beneficial for your health and family, there's no reason not to own them right in your garden.

When the sun sets, the jasmine flowers will bloom and emit a fragrance, a very pleasant scent, bringing a feeling of relaxation and comfort from within the soul. According to traditional medicine studies, the pleasant fragrance of jasmine flowers has very special effects on human health. That pleasant scent helps us sleep better, especially beneficial in treating headaches, dizziness, coughs, and has a cooling effect. In folklore, people still use jasmine flowers to brew tea, the fragrance of jasmine flowers makes those cups of tea become rich and spread a very special aroma.

Ornamental watercress is essentially the familiar watercress that we use in our daily lives. As a cool and refreshing food, watercress has become a popular choice for raw consumption or juicing, which is very beneficial for the body. Moreover, they are very easy to grow, sprouting everywhere from just a small branch, especially thriving in places with plenty of sunlight and good moisture. That's why they are commonly grown in households.

In addition to their aesthetic appeal and food function, growing watercress indoors also helps eliminate the odor of paint, absorb chlorine gas, making the living space in your home much fresher and cleaner.

Decorative bamboo is a type of plant belonging to the bamboo family, but they do not grow into large bushes; instead, they usually only grow into small clusters. Because they grow quite neatly and not too tall, decorative bamboo is a type of plant that can be grown in pots.

In addition to its high aesthetic value when planted in the garden area, decorative bamboo also has the function of purifying the air, creating a peaceful and intimate feeling for your home. According to scientific studies, decorative bamboo also has the ability to remove harmful toxins from your living space, such as benzene and formaldehyde gases.

Currently, Vietnamese families are quite fond of growing money tree plants in their garden area. Because they are ornamental plants that have a positive impact on human health. Money tree plants are famous among ornamental plants because their leaves can produce special fragrances, with the same fragrance but each person will perceive a different scent. The special fragrance of money tree plants has the effect of treating depression, anxiety, and repelling mosquitoes and insects.

In addition to the health-related benefits, money tree plants also produce large flowers, blooming in clusters, with bright pink or reddish-pink colors that are extremely beautiful under the morning light.

Lavender plants are ornamental plants with needle-like leaves, they have a fresh green color and a very special fragrance. Being a species that prefers tropical environments, they are widely grown in our country.

The scent of lavender plants helps relax the body, soothe the mind after hours of hard work, and they also effectively repel mosquitoes and insects. With its distinctive aroma and slightly sour taste, lavender plants are also used as a culinary herb in some European dishes at upscale restaurants.

Snake plants are currently chosen by many families and offices as decorative plants. Snake plants not only have Feng Shui significance but also have a very positive impact on human health. Also known as mother-in-law's tongue, snake plants belong to the Sansevieria family, originating from West Africa, they are very resilient plants, even when exposed to little sunlight. Therefore, snake plants are quite popular for cultivation and decoration.

In addition to their decorative and Feng Shui significance, snake plants are also very beneficial for human health as they filter air very well and have the ability to purify the air even at night. Snake plants purify the air, absorb toxins, helping to keep the room fresh and airy. With their ability to absorb air pollutants, they can enhance oxygen supply for humans.

Lemon balm plants are quite familiar to everyone. Not only are they delicious herbs, but they also have many health benefits for humans. Lemon balm plants have thick and juicy stems, their leaves are slightly rough and hairy, and the base of the plant tends to become woody. Lemon balm flowers are small and purple, usually growing in clusters.

In folklore, the leaves and young shoots of lemon balm plants are best known for treating persistent coughs in children. Lemon balm leaves have a slightly sour, refreshing taste and a very distinctive aroma. The fragrance of lemon balm plants can alleviate headaches, stomachaches, and repel insects, so they are quite commonly grown in home gardens.

Ornamental palm trees are certainly not unfamiliar to everyone. They are known as a type of ornamental plant for decoration both indoors and outdoors, widely used in households and workplaces. There are many different types of palm trees, but the most common and widely used are the short-stemmed palm trees with round, not too broad leaves.

In addition to their decorative and feng shui significance, palm trees are also known for their ability to remove toxins such as heavy metals from the air and can repel mosquitoes and insects. Consider getting a small and lovely palm tree for your living room.

Mother-in-law's Tongue plant is well-known as an ornamental plant for decorating living rooms, entrances, hallways, and windowsills in households. This plant not only serves decorative and feng shui purposes but also has significant health benefits for humans.

The Mother-in-law's Tongue plant is an excellent air purifier and effectively removes pollutants and toxins. NASA scientists have recommended this plant for indoor air purification. It's suggested to have 1 to 2 Mother-in-law's Tongue plants in a 10m2 room. They help clean the air, making it more comfortable and relaxing. Some of the toxins and pollutants that this plant can absorb include benzene and radiation from electronic devices such as computers, phones, and other gadgets.

Italian Orchid plant is known as a decorative plant, typically growing in clusters with green leaves. It's not too tall, making it suitable for planting in small pots and placing on desks, living rooms, staircases, balconies, and railings. Italian Orchid serves both decorative and feng shui purposes, so it's widely used.

Moreover, Italian Orchid is known for its ability to create a fresh atmosphere, balance humidity, and provide oxygen to the surrounding environment. It not only moisturizes the air but also regulates it, helping to eliminate mold spores in the house. It's one of the few plants that can absorb harmful airborne pollutants generated from combustion, such as benzene, formaldehyde, and other pollutants.

Perennial Plant is one of the most popular ornamental plants chosen by many for landscaping. This type of plant is especially ideal for planting as a front yard fence or for providing shade. Not only known as an ornamental plant, but it also has many benefits and great uses in supporting health.

Perennial Plant possesses a famous function of combating inflammatory issues in the body. Particularly for those suffering from joint inflammation, gout, or arthritis, this plant also has the ability to effectively detoxify the body. Especially using perennial leaves will help the liver and gallbladder function well. Toxins in the body are quickly eliminated.