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Author(s):Lewis, C. A.
Author Affiliation:Research Fellow in Horticulture, 1020 Manzano Court NW, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87102
Title:Human health and well-being: The psychological, physiological, and sociological effects of plants on people
Section:Symposium Invited Presentations
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Meeting Info.:XXIV International Horticulture Congress, 21-27 August 1994, Kyoto, Japan
Source:Acta Horticulturae. Vol. 391, March 1995, p. 31-39.
Publishing Information:Netherlands, Drukkerij Jansen, Aalmarkt 103, 2311 EC Leiden.
# of Pages:9
Keywords:TIC Keywords: Health Benefits; Horticulture; Mental health; Horticultural therapy
Abstract/Contents:"Evolutionary origins are suggested for the affinity of people with plants. Plants enter the human psyche through observation and/or participation. Given a choice, people prefer settings with vegetation over those lacking vegetation. Research indicates such settings reduce stress, promote peace, tranquility, enhanced self-esteem, and sense of mastery of the environment. Horticultural therapy is cited for its history of using plants as treatment modality. Settings of vegetation reduce blood pressure and heart rate, speed recovery from surgery and other forms of stress, and enhance sense of well-being. They ameliorate the institutional effects of geriatric centers. Community gardening and tree planting lead urban residents to social and physical actions for improving neighborhoods. Gardening also positively affects self-image and social relationships of prison inmates."
Language:English
References:32
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ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete):
Lewis, C. A. 1995. Human health and well-being: The psychological, physiological, and sociological effects of plants on people. Acta Horticulturae. 391:p. 31-39.
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