Houseplants That Alleviate Stress and Soothe Your Troubles
In the ancient practice of Vedic astrology, each planet is traditionally associated with specific plants that can be used as natural remedies to strengthen beneficial effects or alleviate malefic influences. These plants are recommended in rituals, worn as talismans, or used in offerings to harmonize planetary energies.
The Specific Plants Associated with Each Planet and Their Remedial Uses
| Planet | Associated Plant(s) | Common Remedies and Benefits | |-------------|------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Sun (Surya) | Red flowers, Marigold, Rose | Offering red flowers like marigold in pujas, wearing ruby or using red sandalwood enhances vitality, authority, and reduces delays caused by Sun dosha. Sun-strengthening plants boost confidence and leadership. [1][2] | | Moon (Chandra) | White lotus, Jasmine, Coconut | Using white flowers, jasmine garlands, or coconut in rituals calms emotions, stabilizes mind, and mitigates malefic Moon effects such as mood swings and emotional instability. [1][3] | | Mars (Mangala)| Basil (Tulsi), Red Hibiscus, Neem | Basil and red hibiscus offerings pacify Mars, reduce aggression, and protect from accidents. Neem has protective qualities and is used for Mars-related health issues. [1][3] | | Mercury (Budha)| Green gram (Moong), Fenugreek, Basil| Green plants like fenugreek and basil enhance intellect, communication, and reduce nervousness and confusion caused by Mercury afflictions. [1][3] | | Jupiter (Guru)| Banyan tree, Peepal, Yellow flowers | Offering yellow flowers or planting peepal aligns spiritual growth and wealth. Banyan tree is sacred to Jupiter’s energy, supporting wisdom and expansion. [1][3] | | Venus (Shukra)| White lotus, Parijat (Night-flowering Jasmine)| White fragrant flowers enhance Venus’s influence for love, relationships, and luxury. Parijat flower is considered auspicious for improving Venus-related challenges. [1][3] | | Saturn (Shani)| Bluebell, Black sesame, Neem | Black sesame seeds and neem leaves are used in rituals to reduce Saturn’s delays, obstacles, and health afflictions. Blue flowers are also associated with Saturn’s energy. [1][4] | | Rahu | Erukku (Calotropis), Mustard, Neem | Calotropis and mustard plant are used in remedies for malefic Rahu dosha, helping a person overcome illusion, confusion and obstacles caused by Rahu. [1][2][3] | | Ketu | Sandalwood, Crocus, Datura | Sandalwood is famous for calming Ketu-related spiritual challenges, while crocus and datura help to overcome hidden fears and past life karmas. [1][3] |
Additional Notes on Remedies:
- These plants are often used in pujas (ritual worship), worn as garlands, planted at homes or temples, or used as incense and herbal infusions to invoke planetary blessings.
- Remedies may include chanting corresponding mantras while offering these plants during planetary festivals or unfavorable planetary periods.
- In more severe cases of malefic influence, specialists recommend Graha Shanti rituals, involving specific pujas at Powerspots dedicated to planetary deities alongside plant remedies to mitigate negative effects. [2][3]
This approach bridges natural healing with cosmic alignment, supporting emotional, mental, and physical harmony according to the planetary energies of Vedic astrology. If you want details on how to perform these remedies or specific mantras linked to each planet, I can provide that as well.
[1] Astroyogi
[2] AstroVed
[3] Planet Remedies
[4] AstroSage
- In the garden of a home adorned with traditions, red marigold flowers, representing the Sun, can be found, offering their vivid hue in offerings during rituals, encouraging vitality and authority.
- In a spiritual corner of a yoga studio or meditation room, a vibrant Basil plant, traditionally connected to Mars, thrives, its fragrant leaves known to pacify aggressive energies and protect from accidents.
- In the nursery of a wellness center, you might discover green Fenugreek plants, associated with Mercury, waiting to be offered as a natural remedy to enhancing intellect and communication.
- Nestled in a quiet corner, a beautiful Peepal tree stands tall, symbolizing Jupiter's energy, offering spiritual growth, wealth, and wisdom as part of a harmonious lifestyle embracing cosmic alignment.
