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| Plants That Boost your Health & Wealth |
We have all seen Amitabh Bachchan bounce back when his career was going down to hill with his blue sapphire and even Lord of the Rings star, Cate Blanchett, has her elf ears stashed away safely for good luck. But why only celebs; all of us have little good luck secrets, don't we? And what could be better than a lucky charm that's eco-friendly as well ? Yes, we are talking about lucky plants - the ones that supposedly radiate positive energy and attract good fortune, happiness and prosperity. There was a time when most of these plants were region specific, like the good ol' Tulsi adorning Indian courtyards, but of late, it has came to global trend. You will find miniature bamboo shoots in every other Indian household or office, sitting quietly in a corner and auguring good fortune foe its owner.
So here's a list of some plants and herbs considered lucky around the world. Pick your elixir....
Cactus
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| Cactus |
The aztecs of central Mexico consider a following cactus auspicious. According to them, a blooming cactus flower symbolizes good luck and its owner can expect good news immediately. According to the legends, the gods of sun and war had promised Aztec priest that one day, someone would spot an eagle perched on a cactus and holding a snake. This would mean that they had found their home. And it supposedly happened! Aztecs hurried to the swampy shores of a lake to see this wonderful sight and as they watched, the cactus grew into an island, which became their new home.
Peace Lily
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| Peace lily |
This dark green plant with gorgeous white bright flowers helps you prosper by improving the indoor air quality. It also helps prevent asthma, headaches, chronic illness, cancer and more. The peace lily does all that by simply residing in any of a corner in your home. it can clean out formaldehyde, benzene and carbon monoxide from the ambient air, apart from the fumes like cigarette smoke and furniture fumes, etc.
Money Plant
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| Money Plant |
Often used in Feng Shui, a money plants is said to produce a positive energy flow that attracts good luck and fortune. In China, the money plant is traditionally given as a New Year gift. But there's a catch: The plant's shoot must always point upward for it to bring you wealth. Also according to the popular belief, owners get richer if the plant is propagated sing stolen bamboo branches. On the downside, the person from whom the clippings are stolen, supposedly stands to lose wealth.
Snake Plant
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| Snake Plant |
It has been scientifically proven that this good luck plant absorbs certain poisonous gases from the ambient air. It also releases water vapour in large quantities to provide natural humidity to its surroundings. Thus, in extremely dry dry climates, it's certainly good to have one of these plants at home. A flowering species, primarily grown for its long sword like long leaves, it picked up the name Mother-in-Law's tongue owing to the sharpness of the evergreen leaves that spike upward.
Bamboo Shoots
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| Bamboo Shoots |
A bundle of bamboo shoots tied together with a red ribbon - this popular Chinese good luck charm is quite a range in India. The more the stalks, luckier the bundle. The mantra is - two for love, three for happiness, longevity and wealth, four for solidarity and oneness in the family, five or eight for the wealth, six or nine for good luck and fortune, seven for good health and 21 stalks for heavenly blessings.
Rosemary
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| Rosemary |
It is said to increase brain power, attract love and encourage lust. Rosemary relaxes your mind and keeps you youthful. It helps you healing, protection and purification.
Sage
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| Sage |
It represents immortality, longevity, and wisdom. Sage is associated with granting of wishes and is used in rites common to many religions and cultures.
Jasmine
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| Jasmine |
Known as the one of the most powerful aphrodisiacs, jasmine helps keep romance alive. It is believed to attract love, money and prophetic dreams.
Lavender
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| Lavender |
Lavender is known for its mod - elevating and calming properties. Its scent is said to bring a sense of inner peace. Applying lavender oil on your forehead and behind your ears alleviates headaches and improves sleep. Allegedly, it's also supposed to help one attract men - and see ghosts! So all the ghostbusters are out there with lavender, now you knew what to do.
