Whether you live in a little apartment or a huge mansion, incorporating some plants into your home will help you enhance your health and happiness. House plants have been shown in studies to enhance focus and productivity (by up to 15%), reduce stress, and improve mood. They're also very easy to care for and can save you money by not requiring as much time or energy as other things in life. Plants take away the negative ions from the air that we breathe out and they absorb the positive ions from our bodies and spirits. Having a plant in your office or home not only makes you feel happier, but it also helps clean the air that you breathe too! Some houseplants have been used in medicine for hundreds of years. The Indian subcontinent has many plants that are used to treat diseases, and many are useful as sedatives or antidepressants. Some examples include ginseng for fatigue and insomnia, crataegus for heart disease, and cocculus for depression. There are several types of plants that act as antidepressants, including geraniums, ivy, lilies, roses, and violets. They affect people differently - some find relief within days, while others may need several weeks or months to feel better - but whatever the case may be, having a plant in your room is proven to make you feel better.