Useful indoor flowers

Flowers fill our lives with aesthetic beauty; looking at them brings relaxation and tranquility. The same applies to the aromas that come from plants. But in addition to visual attractiveness, almost every flower carries many useful properties that few people know about. So, today we will give a list of indoor plants that would not hurt to have inside the house, as well as what good service they can do. 

Hamedorea

This plant is a kind of domestic palm tree, it belongs to this family. A very compact and beautiful plant that can easily find a place in the office, and even in a small apartment. The great advantage of Hamedorea is that it is not whimsical. The trunk of this plant is very thin; it reaches a height of 1.2 meters, however, in room conditions it can grow up to two meters. The leaves are thin and have a rich green color. Hamedorea blooms at a young age, about three to four years old, with small yellow flowers that are fragrant. After flowering, small berries appear in these places, the size of a pea.

Hamedorea purifies indoor air from harmful impurities such as benzene, formaldehyde, etc. The plant serves as a natural air humidifier, which will be very useful in the cold season, when heating in apartments dries everything out. In addition, the plant is absolutely safe for people and pets, so if the latter suddenly decide to taste chamedorea, you can be absolutely calm about their health.

A homemade bamboo palm relieves household members of a melancholy mood and pessimism and gives them vigor. Due to these qualities, it is better to place it in studies, if we are talking about offices, or in the living room, if we are talking about an apartment. But the bedroom is not the best place for her to “live”; otherwise, sleeping will be problematic, because it promotes the exact opposite effect.

Aloe vera

Aloe vera, more popular under the name aloe or fool, is a very useful plant. It is not so much attractive in appearance as for its unique healing qualities.

The main property of the plant is bactericidal. It resists pests such as staphylococcus, dysentery and diphtheria bacillus and streptococcus. Aloe is effective for irradiation, inflammatory diseases, and wound treatment, as it significantly accelerates cell regeneration. It also acts as an immunomodulator, contributing to the overall health of the body. The active substances included in its composition help improve intestinal motility, providing all possible assistance when eliminating constipation. In a minimal dosage, it normalizes the processes of digestion and bile secretion.

It was from the juice of this plant that the antibiotic barbaloin was created, which is used in the treatment of tuberculosis and skin diseases. Also, its effectiveness was noticed in eliminating pancreatitis, gastritis, conjunctivitis and stabbing and other health problems.

The treatment mainly uses the juice of a plant that is three years old. It is after reaching three years that the maximum amount of nutrients and beneficial substances accumulates and forms in it. Only the lower leaves are cut off, the length of which is no more than 18 cm. However, for the purpose of healing wounds, you can use not the gel (juice), but the leaf itself, cut lengthwise and applied to the sore spot. Likewise toothache can also be cured. And if you pour 150 g of carefully crushed leaves with cut off prickly “parts”, pour in honey (300 ml) heated in a water bath and leave for 24 hours, you can get a mild and natural laxative. And how can we not mention its miraculous benefits in getting rid of acne and post-acne.

In addition to medicine, the plant is widely used in cosmetology. With its help, nourishing and restorative masks for the face and hair, lotions and washing gels, creams and much more are created. Therefore, it would not be superfluous to purchase such a doctor for your own use. But it’s best to take a three-year-old plant at once so that you can immediately benefit from it.

Asparagus

This plant has more than three hundred species. Belongs to the asparagus family. Some of the species can be eaten, this is the famous asparagus. However, this is already a vegetable variety that is grown on plantations. But all these species differ significantly in their appearance. The plant is widespread on all continents and can be found in a wide variety of climate zones. For the most part these are perennial shrubs, herbs and vines. The leaves are more like small needles. Asparagus is not at all demanding to care for and grows remarkably well both in open and closed ground. Indoor plants are often used for landscaping children's rooms, or to create vertical compositions.

This plant secretes substances that promote rapid and successful healing of wounds, healing of bone fractures, and also significantly increase the elasticity of the skin. Asparagus is very useful for people suffering from respiratory diseases. It tends to absorb heavy metals and kill harmful bacteria. Ideal for indoor spaces, be it an office or an apartment. The main thing is to be able to open the windows from time to time.

Kalanchoe

Kalanchoe is a perennial plant that is green in both winter and summer. Its shoots are very thick and beautiful. In the wild, Kalanchoe can be found exclusively in Africa, as well as on nearby islands. Indoors, this flower is grown more as a medicinal plant than as an element of the interior.

Kalanchoe has a hemostatic, anti-inflammatory and bactericidal effect. With its help, wounds heal. Fresh plant juice contains a huge number of useful components, which include: tannins, organic acids, flavonoids, enzymes and trace elements. Such internal wealth allows it to be used in the treatment of purulent wounds, dead tissue, ulcers, boils, and burns. The juice gives good results for cervical erosion and bleeding.

The plant treats pimples and acne, removes pigmentation on both the face and body. Medicines containing Kalanchoe extract help restore and restore vision. And if you grow a flower in dark rooms, then it will accumulate even more useful substances that will help cope with various diseases.

Most often the plant is used in medicine. For example, a tincture prepared from Kalanchoe is rubbed into the skin, which leads to improved blood circulation, which prevents blockage of blood vessels.

To treat trophic ulcers and boils, you can use this simple ointment, prepared with your own hands. Combine 15 ml of plant juice with 25 g of lanolin and 25 g of petroleum jelly. Mix everything so that a homogeneous mass is formed. That's all, the wonderful remedy is ready!

For varicose veins, the following tincture is used. A liter jar needs to be filled with Kalanchoe leaves, previously finely chopped. Fill everything with vodka, to the very edges of the container. Close the lid and place in a dark corner for a week. After this, wipe the diseased areas with the tincture in a circular motion, moving from bottom to top. The duration of such treatment is from two to three months.

And finally, another very interesting recipe that acts as a flu prevention. It is very simple: squeeze the juice from a Kalanchoe leaf and wipe the nasal mucosa with it three times a day. The same fresh juice can be used to treat inflammation of the mouth, ears, eyelids, burns and skin diseases.

It is worth remembering that the plant is strictly contraindicated for use during the perinatal period if you have allergies. Kalanchoe is also contraindicated for people suffering from liver diseases, hepatitis, cirrhosis, low blood pressure and tumors.

Pelargonium

You can often see pelargonium mentioned as a synonym for geranium, so many people mistakenly believe that they are one and the same. But that's not true. The only thing that unites them is that they belong to the Geraniev family. Pelargonium is intended for indoor cultivation, and geranium is intended for outdoor cultivation.

Despite all their visual attractiveness, pelargonium flowers do not smell at all. The scope of application of this plant is very wide, let's look at some of them.

• For the treatment of toothache. Place a cut leaf of the plant on the problem area and wait until the pain completely disappears.
• To normalize the pressure, tie a plant leaf to the left hand, where the pulse is felt, for half an hour.
• To dissolve kidney stones and salt, prepare the following decoction. Pour a glass of boiling water over the crushed leaves and roots, in the amount of one tablespoon, put on the fire and bring to a boil. After this, leave for five minutes on the lowest heat. As soon as the prepared broth has cooled, it should be strained and taken a couple of tablespoons before meals.
• Pour a couple of tablespoons of dry grass with cool, pre-boiled water (a couple of glasses). Let it brew for about two hours. Strain. The infusion is drunk throughout the day in small portions. This composition is used in the postpartum period, for a speedy recovery, as well as with uterine bleeding. The same composition can be used for douching.
• To treat infertility, you need to take the above-mentioned infusion half a glass 3 times a day for a month.
• To stop hair loss, you need to wash your hair with the following composition for two weeks with an interval of 1-2 days. Pour half a liter of boiling water over a couple of tablespoons of dry herb and let it boil for about five minutes. Then let it sit for an hour and strain.
• To treat otitis media, crush a plant leaf, roll it into a tube and stick it in your ear.
• To get rid of anal fissures, boil a couple of tablespoons of dry leaves in a liter of water for a quarter of an hour. Strain the composition and apply in the form of lotions.
• For sore throat, throat diseases and stomatitis, you can rinse with a composition prepared from a handful of dry grass and a liter of water. All this needs to be boiled for a quarter of an hour. Infuse, strain and cool.

Homemade lemon

Many people like to drink tea with lemon, but to get the benefits of this citrus, it must be grown without the use of chemicals. No one can guarantee that there are natural products on store shelves. But there is a way out - to grow mini-lemons in your own apartment. In addition to the natural product, you will receive a wonderful aroma that will envelop the entire room and a very beautiful plant that will decorate the interior.

The aroma of lemon is not only pleasant, but can greatly influence a person’s psycho-emotional state. Interestingly, much of what the aroma of this citrus encourages has to do with financial well-being. Therefore, it is very good to place it in rooms where there are constant conversations about money or thoughts about financial well-being. Homemade lemon cleanses the aura of the apartment and frees the thoughts of household members from obsessive ideas. Its aroma pushes a person to action and new achievements.

But this plant is useful not only for its aroma, but also for its fruits. By the way, do not try to grow lemons at home from purchased citrus seeds. Firstly, this is no longer a homemade lemon, and secondly, such attempts, as a rule, do not lead to the appearance of fruit.

Like any citrus, lemons contain vitamin C, which helps boost the immune system. The fruits contain a lot of different vitamins that have a beneficial effect on all areas of the human body.

• Lemon leaves relieve fever.
• The fruits of the plant increase appetite, improve digestion, and help reduce the level of bad cholesterol in the blood.
• If you rinse your mouth with lemon juice, you can suppress inflammation in the oral cavity. Only the juice must be diluted with water, in the proportion: half the fruit, half a glass of water.
• Lemon peel will help relieve headaches. To do this, remove the white skin from the peel and apply the latter to your temples on both sides. Sit in this position for about 15 minutes. After this, red spots may appear in these places - do not be alarmed, this is normal, just like itching and a burning sensation. The headache will begin to subside soon.
• If you feel the onset of a sore throat, slowly chew fresh lemon zest. After this, you should not drink or eat for about an hour. During this time, essential oils and acid will “work” with the inflamed areas of the throat. This procedure must be carried out every three hours.
• Lemon can also be used in the treatment of calluses. Steam your feet thoroughly in a decoction of any herb, it is better to take string, celandine or oak bark. After this, apply a lemon peel with pulp to the problem area and tie it. Repeat the same procedure for three days. Then steam your feet again and very carefully remove the callus.

Lemon juice is often used in the care of problematic and oily skin. Lotions are made from it and added to masks. It wonderfully whitens the skin, gets rid of age spots and post-acne, dries out acne and relieves redness. You just need to be extremely careful with it, as it can cause allergic reactions, so do not work with it if you have sensitive skin. Before use, do an allergy test, and if no negative reactions occur, you can implement what you planned.

Chlorophytum

Chlorophytum is rightly called a home ecologist. In addition to its visual appeal, it is especially respected for its ability to purify the air. Considering the quality of oxygen in the modern world, this is an invaluable plus. That is why many housewives install it in the kitchen or in places where someone regularly smokes. All harmful substances are absorbed by it, and at the exit it produces clean air. For comparison, it can neutralize up to 80% of the harmful effects of gas stoves.

There is scientific evidence that Chlorophytum kills pathogenic microflora over an area of ​​about two meters square. Therefore, in order to sterilize the air in your apartment, you only need a few pots. And another scientific fact is that a flower near itself kills up to 80% of microbes.

In addition to its warlike qualities, it perfectly humidifies the air and creates a favorable microclimate in which it is very easy to breathe. But in order for it to give off moisture, it first needs to be given it, so don’t skimp on watering it. You can increase the release of moisture by adding activated carbon to the water for irrigation.

The flower successfully captures and holds harmful and dangerous substances inside, such as carbon monoxide, acetone, ammonia and other chemical elements. Therefore, it will become a real salvation in places where there is contact with such “pests”. By the way, an interesting feature has been noticed: the more harmful and chemical components, the more actively Chlorophytum grows.

A group of scientists once conducted an experiment to test how many chemicals Chlorophytum can absorb (and it actually feeds on harmful emissions, which is why it grows faster in unfavorable places). So, what was their surprise when in one day the plant created an almost sterile environment around itself (which is often observed in operating rooms), absorbing all the dirty tricks. And the most interesting thing is that it tarnished the reputation of many microclimate generators produced on an industrial scale, showing better results in air purification and humidification.

Ficus

This is a very popular houseplant, which is due to several factors. Firstly, it is not at all difficult to care for, and secondly, it is miniature and will fit on the windowsill without taking up much space. But before you decide to grow it, you need to know that, according to research, this plant is one of the top three in the number of those that can cause allergies.

Do not forget that ficus produces milky sap containing rubber, which has a detrimental effect on asthmatics. In general, milky sap is considered poisonous, so it is better not to come into contact with it. If it gets on your skin it can cause severe irritation. Be careful not to allow animals or children to come into contact with it. These are just precautions that must be followed strictly.

Speaking of benefits, it is worth noting its ability to filter the air and absorb dust that hovers in the apartment. In medicine, ficus is used to treat arthritis, mastitis and radiculitis. Special infusions are prepared from the leaves of the plant, with which lotions and compresses are then made. And, of course, it is simply beautiful, so it will delight the owners with its appearance.

Sansevieria

This plant has all sorts of names, including mother-in-law’s tongue, pike tail, devil’s tongue, and snake’s braid. About 70 species of this evergreen stemless plant are now known. It can be seen very often in a variety of rooms, from apartments to government institutions, and all because Sansevieria does not require special attention. It can calmly grow and develop in complete shade or under direct rays of the sun, it is almost never touched by pests and even the most infrequent watering is not scary for it, just like drafts and too dry or humid air. The only thing that can be destructive is flooding and prolonged exposure to 0°C.

So, what are the advantages of Sensevieria:

• the flower releases a lot of oxygen;
• it purifies the air and kills bacteria;
• those who are near the plant have a significant increase in immunity;
• capable of neutralizing harmful fumes;
• absorbs the main harm of radiation from computers;
• in China they believe that it cleanses the energy in the house, absorbing everything bad;
• From time immemorial, the smoke of burning leaves has been used as an effective remedy for headaches.

They say that if you place a flower in the house, there will be much less quarrels and troubles in this room. But it’s extremely undesirable to place it in the bedroom and children’s room, since it has very strong energy, an excess of which will not benefit anyone. Treatment with this plant must be done very carefully - its leaves contain toxic substances. But they are the ingredients in some choleretic, diuretic drugs and laxatives.

Homemade geranium

Geranium is one of the popular plants among the people. The only thing that is right is that it should grow not within the apartment, but on the street. Therefore, such a “pet” is ideal for summer residents and owners of private houses. For a while, everyone was delighted with geranium; ladies even decorated their hats with the flowers of the plant and generally decorated themselves with it. A wide variety of medicines were prepared from its juice to fight burns, ulcers and inflammation.

Geranium-based oil has been used since ancient times to relieve fatigue from muscles and pain from the spine. Compresses with it draw pus from wounds and promote rapid healing of ulcers. In order to get rid of a runny nose, you need to drop a couple of drops of geranium oil into your nose. Ear pain can be soothed in the same way.

Headaches are relieved by simply applying oil to the temples, and along with it, bad mood and depression go away. There are a great many recipes using geranium to treat ailments. The leaf of this plant can be safely compared with the road leaf in terms of its healing properties. If you apply it to a wound, the bleeding will stop, the proliferation of pathogenic microbes will stop, and the damage itself will heal faster.

Tinctures of the plant's roots help to cope with hypertension, forget what insomnia and nerves are. It is also applicable for diarrhea, gastritis and colic. At all times, it was credited with the properties of neutralizing poisons and relieving stress.

Mother Nature made sure that a person always had everything he needed at hand. If you fully understand the healing power of plants, you will realize that you can live a happy, long and healthy life without the use of chemically derived drugs. What we have looked at today is only a small part of what these plants contain; besides, in addition to them, there are others that are no less useful.