Effects of Interior Horticultural Activities With Potted Plants on Human Physiological and Emotional Status

Yamane, Kenichi; Kawashima, M.; Fujishige, Nobuaki; Yoshida, M.

doi:10.17660/actahortic.2004.639.3

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“…Usually, increased beta activity occurs in highly active states, whereas decreased beta activity occurs during a state of drowsiness (Lee, Lee, & Chung, ). Our results are partly consistent with a previous study of gardening activity involving potted plants, which showed high beta activity while transplanting plants versus filling pots (Yamane, Kawashima, Fujishige, & Yoshida, ). Moreover, playing sports, engaging in intense conversation, attending a job interview, or giving a speech all enhance beta wave activity.…”

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Psychological and physiological effects of viewing a money plant by older adults

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Background Observing plants can induce neurophysiological responses that can alleviate stress and reduce anxiety. However, few studies have examined such effects in older adults. Methods The physiological and psychological effects of observing nature (visual observation of a money plant) on 50 older Chinese women (age range: 58–90 years, SD : 8.5 years) were investigated. The participants observed a healthy money plant in a planter for 5 min; the lack of presence of a plant was used as a control. Physiological measurements were assessed using electroencephalography, and the STAI was used as a psychological assessment. Results After a 5‐min observation of a money plant as compared with the control condition, systolic blood pressure significantly decreased, variations in both high alpha and high beta brainwaves were found, and psychological measurements revealed lower anxiety scores. Conclusions Our findings indicate that viewing a money plant for 5 min may enhance both psychological and physiological relaxation in older adults.

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“…The present findings are partly similar to those of a previous study during horticultural activity with potted plants on human EEG . In that study, both alpha and beta waves significantly increased when transplanting non‐flowering pansy plants compared with filling pots with soil (control) . Thus, we can conclude that activities with plants have a strong effect on beta brainwaves.…”

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“…Increased beta wave activity was observed during the alert state of mind, whereas lower beta wave activity was observed during the drowsiness state . The present findings are partly similar to those of a previous study during horticultural activity with potted plants on human EEG . In that study, both alpha and beta waves significantly increased when transplanting non‐flowering pansy plants compared with filling pots with soil (control) .…”

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Physiological and psychological effects of gardening activity in older adults

Hassan

Chen

Jiang

2018

Geriatrics Gerontology Int

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“…10). It's been observed that interacting with flowering plants appeared to have a stronger positive effect on human emotions than non-flowering plants (Yamane et al, 2004). Similarly, maximum percentage of patients (45%) like rose cut flower for its appearance, overwhelming bloom and considerable amount of fragrance, followed by gladiolus preferred by 25% of patients' (Fig.…”

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Therapeutic Horticulture: Influencing Psychological Responses of Surgical Patients and Their Environmental Assessment Scale

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Noor-ul-Amin²,

Ahmad³

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Therapeutic impact of foliage plants and flower arrangements were evaluated on the post-operative recovery of surgical patients in hospital wards. A total of 270 surgical patients were randomly assigned to two hospital wards with plants and without plants representing ward A and ward B, respectively, making a lot of one hundred and thirty five patients in each comparing ward. Data collected includes parameters for evaluating patients' physiological status, intake of postoperative analgesics, Environmental Assessment Scale, Patient's personal preferences for plants and flowers. More effective health signs were observed for patients admitted in the ward A than those in the ward B. Patients admitted in ward A had significantly fewer (30%) consumption of strong postoperative analgesic in comparison to ward B (40%) due to more normal psychological and cognitive responses. More Patients in plant group experienced mild intensity of pain (41.5%), anxiety (41.5%), fatigue (49.6%) as compared to patients in ward B, who experienced severe level of pain, anxiety and fatigue. Patients in ward A were observed with an elevated mood and were socially more active and friendly towards other patients and nursing staff, expressing more positive feelings and describe ward atmosphere more calming, soothing and satisfying in contrast to patients in control group i.e., ward B. Additionally, most of the patients (45%) in ward A preferred cut flowers, especially red color roses over the green and variegated foliage plants. Furthermore, small group discussion and focal interviews with nurses and doctors affirm that arrangement of plants and flowers in hospitals is an effective, inexpensive and more productive complementary approach in medical field for surgical patients.

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Effects of Interior Horticultural Activities With Potted Plants on Human Physiological and Emotional Status

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Psychological and physiological effects of viewing a money plant by older adults

Psychological and physiological effects of viewing a money plant by older adults

Physiological and psychological effects of gardening activity in older adults

Therapeutic Horticulture: Influencing Psychological Responses of Surgical Patients and Their Environmental Assessment Scale

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