She knelt beside the young aloe vera plants in her garden, brushing dirt gently from the thick leaves. Aloe vera is known for its skin-healing properties and has been used for thousands of years to treat burns and wounds (Eshun and He 286).
She pressed a small leaf between her fingers, feeling the gel cool and sticky, and remembered how simple care for plants often mirrors care for oneself—patient, consistent, and attentive. Being outside in greenery also lowers cortisol levels and improves mood, according to recent environmental psychology research (Bratman et al. 175).Works Cited (MLA)
Bratman, Gregory N., et al. “Nature and Mental Health: An Ecosystem Service Perspective.” Science Advances, vol. 5, no. 7, 2019, eaax0903.Eshun, Kojo, and Qin He. “Aloe Vera: A Valuable Ingredient for the Food, Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Industries—A Review.” Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, vol. 44, no. 2, 2004, pp. 91–96.
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