Rivas VA, Biana HT. Plants, public health and the pandemic.
J Public Health (Oxf) 2021;
44:e336-e337. [PMID:
34179997 DOI:
10.1093/pubmed/fdab244]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2021] [Revised: 06/09/2021] [Accepted: 06/13/2021] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
Abstract
At the onset of the pandemic, people resort to coping mechanisms to lessen the impact of social distancing enforced through quarantine protocols. Confined to their homes, despite recent relaxation of mobility and travel sanctions, many people find comfort and psychological reassurance in plant tending and gardening. Plants have been known for their medicinal and recreational purposes and their psychological therapeutic value. In the case of the Philippines, plant parenting has become a viral phenomenon.
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