Flowers can brighten a room and make someone's day. But did you know that flowers can also improve a person's mental health in more ways than one? That's why, if you want to help a friend or family member who is going through a tough time right now, you should try giving them a bouquet of flowers. The mental health benefits might be just what they need.
But don't just go out and buy the first bouquet of flowers you see. Certain flowers have specific effects on mental health. So, it's important that you choose your flowers based on their mental health-boosting attributes.
Flowers can give someone the following mental health benefits.
Boost in Creativity
What's the first thing you do when someone buys you a bouquet of gorgeous flowers? You find the ideal place for them in your home. This act in itself stimulates creativity and gives the receiver something to do. If someone is moping around at home and you want to get them up and doing something, a bouquet of flowers could be just the thing.
But make sure you choose flowers that will last a little longer than a day or two. This will enhance the effect. Choose hardy flowers like lilies, tropical flowers like orchids, and sunflowers.
Boost in Memory Power
According to a study conducted in Northumbria, UK, the fragrance of rosemary can boost your memory. If you know someone who is preparing for a test or exam soon, give them a bouquet of flowers mixed with some rosemary to help boost their memory. Rosemary has beautiful blue flowers too, so those will also enhance the visual effect of your bouquet.
Improved Sleep
Is someone you know struggling to sleep at night because of stress at work or home? Then try giving them a bouquet of lavender. Lavender flowers are beautiful. But the main benefit in terms of mental health is that lavender lowers blood pressure and heart rate and therefore can help to calm a person that needs a good sleep.
Reduction in Feelings of Loneliness
Finally, when a person is lonely, a bouquet of flowers can tell them that they aren't alone. Somebody is thinking of them and willing to make an effort for them. Find the brightest and most fragrant bouquet of flowers around and show your lonely friend or family member that someone cares. Add the aforementioned flowers and herbs, too, and you can create a multi-beneficial bouquet.
If you know someone that needs a mental health boost, the aforementioned flowers might be just the treat they need.
To learn more, contact a florist.
