Emotional support plants to share in the next issue~

Rosemary

“Your smile that blows in the wind smells like rosemary.” During the growing season, rosemary emits a refreshing fragrance, which has the effect of refreshing the mind and refreshing the mind. As a mood support plant, it is often used in cooking and can be used to make herbal tea. Rosemary is an evergreen shrub. Some people once believed that rosemary can enhance memory. It is currently recognized as the plant with the most antioxidant effects. It is also a precious natural spice plant and a well-deserved emotional support plant!

How to grow rosemary?

Get rosemary sprigs

Rather than sowing seeds, cuttings are the easiest way to grow rosemary. Go to your local garden center and buy cuttings, or better yet, find a rosemary you like and cut a few cuttings about 10cm long to propagate. It’s best to do this step in late spring, but it can also be done in early fall if you live in a warmer climate.

Remove leaves from the base of branches

Before planting rosemary, remove the lower leaves of the cut branches (just two to three centimeters from the roots). This part of the branch will be buried in the soil. Be sure to remove the leaves or it will cause root rot and no growth at all.

Propagating Rosemary

Place each branch in a small pot filled two-thirds coarse sand and one-third peat moss. Place the pot in a sunny location, but not directly exposed to sunlight. Water the branches regularly and place them in a warm place until roots form, a process that takes about three weeks. Once the roots form, you can plant rosemary in pots or outdoors in the garden. The best thing about rosemary as an emotional support plant is that it has a very strong reproductive capacity!

Precautions

• Don’t water rosemary too often. Rosemary prefers dry soil, so don’t overwater. It prefers evenly distributed garden irrigation and its main source of water is rainwater.
• Don’t worry about fertilizing. Vanilla plants do not require fertilizing. However make sure the soil contains some lime.
• Trim rosemary as needed. Rosemary bushes can grow very large, taking up a lot of garden space. Prune off a few centimeters of branches each spring to help maintain their shape.

Usage

Cooking

Rosemary is also very common in seasonings used for processing. Many restaurants will pair it with some herb salt when eating steak. It is also said that the aroma is the best match for beef. From a health perspective, rosemary has the effects of reducing stress, soothing headaches, promoting blood circulation, uplifting, and increasing memory. It can play a great role in relieving stress.

Make sachet

Make your own fabric bag, or just use cutouts of fabric, place rosemary sprigs in the center of the fabric, then wrap and tie with string. It can be placed in drawers, cabinets, or any space in the room to keep the area free of insects and the air fresh. It can also calm the mind and relieve stress, making it a good emotional support plant.

Body care

Rosemary Scrub: 1 cup salt, 1 orange zest, 1 teaspoon rosemary leaves, 1/3 cup olive oil, mix well. This formula is great for hands and heels.

How to choose and preserve rosemary?

Generally speaking, we can buy rosemary in supermarkets. When selecting, you should choose plants with a strong fragrance, clear contrast between the green leaves on the surface and the white on the bottom, clean and thick stems and leaves, and the stems should not be too soft. Try to choose emerald green plants, which are the most effective emotional support plants.

If you want to preserve fresh rosemary, you can wrap it with a wet paper towel, wrap it lightly with plastic wrap or put it in a container, and finally put it in the fresh-keeping compartment of the refrigerator designed for fruits and vegetables. You can also wait for the rosemary to dry, remove the leaves and store them in an airtight container in a cool, dry place.

Lavender

Lavender has been a very common “emotional support plant” in the Roman era. Because it has the most effects, it is called: the Queen of Vanillas. In ancient times, people with higher status, both men and women, would wear sachets on their bodies, not only Let your body be filled with this fragrance. The fragrance of lavender can refresh your brain and improve your eyesight, make you comfortable, and relieve anxiety. Put a few hays in the wardrobe or bookcase to repel insects and prevent moths. The fragrance will last for several years. It is also a good choice for insomniacs. A good medicine that can improve depression and relieve tension and stress.

Uses of lavender

Lavender essential oil is known as the “oil of all oils” because of its wide range of uses. It is mainly used for beauty, incense, food, medicine and other aspects. Dried flowers, essential oils, sachets, pillows, facial masks, lavender tea, etc. are all very popular among people. It is currently the most widely used emotional support plant.

lavender pillow

The main functions of lavender pillows are not only refreshing and pleasant, but also calming the mind, relaxing the body, and caring and soothing the mood. Made of wild air-dried lavender filling, filling: lavender + hollow fiber. When a person sleeps, the head temperature causes the active ingredients in the pillow to slowly emit fragrance and condense around the pillow. Through the absorption of the oral cavity, pharyngeal cavity mucosa and skin, it can dredge qi and blood, smell the fragrance and cure diseases, and achieve the effect of making people sleep better. The effect of maintaining health during sleep.

Make tea

Lavender tea is brewed from dried flower buds. Put a large spoonful into the pot, then pour in boiling water. It only takes 5 minutes to simmer and enjoy. It is sweet and delicious without adding honey and sugar. The strong aroma of this tea is pleasant, has no side effects, and has many benefits such as calming, alleviating anxiety and neurological migraines. Drinking it can also help recovery when you are hoarse and lose your voice, so it is known as the “best companion for office workers”.

Jasmine

The floral fragrance of jasmine is rich and unique. The fragrance is unforgettable for a long time. Its fragrance is particularly strong at night, but it is not pungent at all and it is very comfortable to smell. It can make people feel relaxed, regulate qi and relieve depression, and it can improve work efficiency when placed in the office. It’s a great tool to relax and relieve stress!

The above is the sharing of all emotional support plants. If you still have questions about emotional support plants, you can browse previous articles or communicate in the comment area!