How Living with Plants Can Help You Overcome Asthma and Anxiety?

Plants are truly magical. They hold healing powers that, in some cases, even paid treatments and medicines fail to offer. At Pariworld, we’ve witnessed firsthand the amazing impact that plants can bring to both physical and mental well-being. 

Still unsure? Don’t just take our word for it - hear from someone who has experienced these effects personally. From helping manage asthma and reducing anxiety to offering a host of other health benefits, plants truly have the power to transform your life. Let us share a real-life story of how living with plants helped one of our team members overcome their struggles with asthma and anxiety. Also, we’ll introduce you to some of the best plants for mental health and share tips on how to incorporate them into your home or workspace. 

Real Story: Asthma Recovery Through Green Living 

Ekta, the Marketing Manager at Pari World, recently opened up about her Asthma recovery journey, which she battled since her teenage years. She experienced her first asthma attack at just 16, and that moment became a turning point in her life. Once an active schoolgirl who loved dancing and trekking, she suddenly found herself holding back.  

Over time, asthma began to quietly take over, not just her physical health but her confidence and freedom too. It was emotionally draining. The constant feeling of limitation brought with it anxiety, tears, and quiet grief for the life she once enjoyed so freely. 

When she joined Pariworld, it was simply for the job, as she wanted a chance to grow, learn, and build a career. She had no particular interest in plants. While her parents were fond of them, she never really shared that enthusiasm. To her, they were just decorative pieces that added a nice touch to her home. 

But as days turned into months, surrounded by greenery at work, she began to experience subtle shifts in her physical and mental health. Initially, she got drawn to the aesthetic appeal and the serene green shades of the plants around her. These greens, once overlooked, began to soothe her.  

She found herself putting away her phone and simply sitting in stillness, observing, breathing, and feeling calmer than she had in years. It was her first experience of mindfulness with greenery, where the color green became a part of her plant therapy. She slowly began to understand the deeper benefits of living with plants, not just for beauty but for balance, peace, and everyday healing. 

And then came the most unexpected moment of all. During a visit home to Bhopal, her family doctor delivered surprising news: her asthma was gone. Completely. A condition that had defined so much of her life had quietly, almost miraculously, disappeared. It felt unreal. Even she couldn’t believe it at first.  

She credits this transformation not to medicine or treatment but to the healing presence of nature. Being surrounded by plants every day, inhaling cleaner air, experiencing visual calm, and emotionally reconnecting with stillness played a crucial role in her recovery. It’s a quiet story of how plants changed her life, not with grand gestures, but through gentle, consistent healing that made all the difference. 

But the change wasn’t just physical. Her mental health had also taken a turn for the better. The anxiety that once consumed her became manageable, and she found peace in small things again.  

This story isn’t about promoting a product or pushing a trend. It’s a real-life example of how plants and a green, nurturing environment can deeply impact someone’s life. As she says, “Nature works slowly, but it works. Give it time. Trust the process.” At Pariworld, the founder’s vision is always more than business; it is about creating a space that could spark real change. And her journey is a living testament to that. 

Why Plants Deserve a Place in Your Life? 

Sometimes, healing doesn’t come in the form of pills or long conversations that often get lost after a while. It comes in green. Nature, especially in the form of plants, has an unbelievable ability to calm the mind, heal the heart, and even help you breathe better.  

Whether it is a small pot of Tulsi on your windowsill or a snake plant by your bed, these green companions do more than decorate your space. They work as natural air purifiers and nurture you in ways that are hard to explain but easy to feel. Healing with indoor plants is a gentle, powerful way to restore balance and peace in your everyday life. 

Here’s how nature can be therapeutic for you and why incorporating plants into your life is necessary for overall well-being. 

Reduces Anxiety: Taking care of plants or even sitting near greenery can lower your cortisol levels (the stress hormone). The plants work as a silent therapist who doesn’t judge or talk back but still manages to calm your nerves and reduce anxiety. 

Promotes Mindfulness: Watching a plant grow encourages stillness and awareness. It lets you be present in the moment. And most importantly, it gives a reminder that growth takes time, both for leaves and emotions. 

Improves Focus & Mood: Studies have shown that indoor plants improve concentration and boost mood. That is why you feel calmer at a garden cafe than at a concrete boardroom. 

Creates a Sense of Purpose: Nurturing plants can instill routine and responsibility. Eventually, it keeps you emotionally grounded, especially during anxious or lonely phases.