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22 Diseases Researched for Horticultural Therapy (Gardening)
NameACCKFocus
Depression8100Locked
Anxiety671Locked
Aging: Brain 331Locked
Dementia321Locked
Aging120Locked
Asthma220Locked
Cognitive Decline/Dysfunction120Locked
Surgery: All 120Locked
Allergic Rhinitis110Locked
Atopic Dermatitis110Locked
Inflammation110Locked
Mental Disorders110Locked
Mental Fatigue110Locked
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders (PTSD)110Locked
Prenatal Nutrition: Health of the Offspring110Locked
Prenatal Nutrition: Prevention of Problems110Locked
Quality of Life: Poor110Locked
Schizophrenia110Locked
Stress110Locked
Stroke110Locked
Stroke: Attenuation/Recovery 110Locked
Psychiatric Disorders11Locked
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29 Abstracts with Horticultural Therapy (Gardening) Research

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A regular dose of gardening can improve public health.Feb 28, 2017

Article Publish Status : This is a free article. Click here to read the complete article.
Pubmed Data : Prev Med Rep. 2017 Mar ;5:92-99. Epub 2016 Nov 14. PMID: 27981022
Article Published Date : Feb 28, 2017
Study Type : Meta Analysis
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Diseases : Anxiety, Depression
Therapeutic Actions : Horticultural Therapy (Gardening)
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Anxiety Agents, Antidepressive Agents
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Effect of horticultural therapy on mental health.Jan 08, 2022

Pubmed Data : J Psychiatr Ment Health Nurs. 2022 Jan 9. Epub 2022 Jan 9. PMID: 35000249
Article Published Date : Jan 08, 2022
Study Type : Meta Analysis
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Diseases : Anxiety, Depression
Therapeutic Actions : Horticultural Therapy (Gardening)
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Anxiety Agents, Antidepressive Agents
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Horticultural therapy for general health in the older adults.Dec 31, 2021

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Pubmed Data : PLoS One. 2022 ;17(2):e0263598. Epub 2022 Feb 10. PMID: 35143551
Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2021
Study Type : Meta Analysis, Review
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Diseases : Aging
Therapeutic Actions : Horticultural Therapy (Gardening)
Pharmacological Actions : Antihypertensive Agents, Immunomodulatory
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Meta-analysis of controlled trials testing horticultural therapy for the improvement of cognitive function.Sep 02, 2020

Pubmed Data : Sci Rep. 2020 Sep 3 ;10(1):14637. Epub 2020 Sep 3. PMID: 32884098
Article Published Date : Sep 02, 2020
Study Type : Meta Analysis
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Diseases : Aging: Brain , Cognitive Decline/Dysfunction
Therapeutic Actions : Horticultural Therapy (Gardening)
Pharmacological Actions : Neuroprotective Agents
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A pilot horticultural therapy program had beneficial effects on serving veterans with mental health issues.Jul 31, 2018

Pubmed Data : Complement Ther Clin Pract. 2018 Aug ;32:74-78. Epub 2018 May 25. PMID: 30057063
Article Published Date : Jul 31, 2018
Study Type : Human Study
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Diseases : Anxiety, Depression
Therapeutic Actions : Horticultural Therapy (Gardening)
Additional Keywords : Veterans Affairs
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Farm exposure in utero may protect against asthma, hay fever and eczema.Sep 01, 2008

Pubmed Data : Eur Respir J. 2008 Sep;32(3):603-11. Epub 2008 Apr 30. PMID: 18448493
Article Published Date : Sep 01, 2008
Study Type : Human Study
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Diseases : Allergic Rhinitis, Asthma, Prenatal Nutrition: Health of the Offspring, Prenatal Nutrition: Prevention of Problems
Therapeutic Actions : Horticultural Therapy (Gardening)
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Fascination and Being Away (from normal the setting) play a role in the the therapeutic action of horticultural therapy in clinical depression.Sep 01, 2010

Pubmed Data : J Adv Nurs. 2010 Sep;66(9):2002-13. Epub 2010 Jul 2. PMID: 20626473
Article Published Date : Sep 01, 2010
Study Type : Human Study
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Diseases : Depression
Therapeutic Actions : Horticultural Therapy (Gardening)
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Gardening was associated with better cognitive status.Jun 03, 2024

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Pubmed Data : Nutr J. 2024 Jun 4 ;23(1):59. Epub 2024 Jun 4. PMID: 38834985
Article Published Date : Jun 03, 2024
Study Type : Human Study
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Diseases : Depression
Therapeutic Actions : Horticultural Therapy (Gardening)
Pharmacological Actions : Antidepressive Agents
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Horticultural activities are beneficial leisure activities that aid in stress relief for children.Dec 31, 2023

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Pubmed Data : Front Psychol. 2024 ;15:1352186. Epub 2024 Apr 12. PMID: 38680274
Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2023
Study Type : Human Study
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Diseases : Mental Fatigue, Stress
Therapeutic Actions : Horticultural Therapy (Gardening)
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Horticultural therapy by reducing plasma IL-6 may prevent inflammatory disorders.Aug 08, 2018

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Pubmed Data : Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2018 Aug 9 ;15(8). Epub 2018 Aug 9. PMID: 30096932
Article Published Date : Aug 08, 2018
Study Type : Human Study
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Diseases : Inflammation
Therapeutic Actions : Horticultural Therapy (Gardening)
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Interleukin-6 Downregulation
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Horticultural therapy could improve the stress levels and physical functional abilities of elderly people with mental health problems.May 31, 2018

Pubmed Data : Complement Ther Med. 2018 Jun ;38:19-23. Epub 2018 Mar 28. PMID: 29857876
Article Published Date : May 31, 2018
Study Type : Human Study
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Diseases : Aging: Brain , Mental Disorders
Therapeutic Actions : Horticultural Therapy (Gardening)
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Horticultural therapy has potentially positive effects on the physical functioning and psychological health of older adults.Oct 23, 2021

Pubmed Data : J Clin Nurs. 2021 Oct 24. Epub 2021 Oct 24. PMID: 34694042
Article Published Date : Oct 23, 2021
Study Type : Human Study
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Diseases : Dementia
Therapeutic Actions : Horticultural Therapy (Gardening)
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Horticultural therapy has therapeutic value in the treatment of depression. Jan 01, 2009

Pubmed Data : Res Theory Nurs Pract. 2009;23(4):312-28. PMID: 19999748
Article Published Date : Jan 01, 2009
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Depression
Therapeutic Actions : Horticultural Therapy (Gardening)
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Horticultural therapy has therapeutic value in the treatment of depression. Horticulture therapy mediates emotional, cognitive and/or sensory motor functional improvement, increased social participation, health, well-being and life satisfaction.Jan 01, 2007

Pubmed Data : J Appl Genet. 2007;48(3):189-98. PMID: 15513768
Article Published Date : Jan 01, 2007
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Depression
Therapeutic Actions : Horticultural Therapy (Gardening)
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Horticultural therapy may modulate stress in veterans, as evidenced by decreased cortisol levels and depressive symptoms.Jun 30, 2015

Pubmed Data : Altern Ther Health Med. 2015 Jul-Aug;21(4):36-41. PMID: 26030115
Article Published Date : Jun 30, 2015
Study Type : Human Study
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Diseases : Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders (PTSD)
Therapeutic Actions : Horticultural Therapy (Gardening)
Pharmacological Actions : Antidepressive Agents
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Horticulture-related activities significantly reduce stress levels and salivary cortisol concentration of maladjusted elementary school children.Mar 31, 2018

Pubmed Data : Complement Ther Med. 2018 Apr ;37:172-177. Epub 2018 Jan 6. PMID: 29609930
Article Published Date : Mar 31, 2018
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Therapeutic Actions : Horticultural Therapy (Gardening)
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Impact of horticultural therapy on patients admitted to psychiatric wards.Jun 21, 2024

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Pubmed Data : Sci Rep. 2024 Jun 22 ;14(1):14378. Epub 2024 Jun 22. PMID: 38909093
Article Published Date : Jun 21, 2024
Study Type : Human Study
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Diseases : Anxiety
Therapeutic Actions : Horticultural Therapy (Gardening)
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Anxiety Agents
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Lifelong farm exposure may strongly reduce the risk of asthma in adults.Oct 01, 2007

Pubmed Data : Allergy. 2007 Oct;62(10):1158-65. PMID: 17845585
Article Published Date : Oct 01, 2007
Study Type : Human Study
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Diseases : Asthma, Atopic Dermatitis
Therapeutic Actions : Horticultural Therapy (Gardening)
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Tending plants with different life cycles has varied effects on the quality of life of people who have sustained a cerebral vascular accident.Jun 26, 2016

Pubmed Data : Work. 2016 Jun 27 ;54(3):557-67. PMID: 27372897
Article Published Date : Jun 26, 2016
Study Type : Human Study
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Diseases : Stroke, Stroke: Attenuation/Recovery
Therapeutic Actions : Horticultural Therapy (Gardening)
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The horticultural therapy program was effective at decreasing depression and anxiety and improving self-identity in middle-aged women.Jul 31, 2018

Pubmed Data : Complement Ther Med. 2018 Aug ;39:154-159. Epub 2018 Jun 26. PMID: 30012387
Article Published Date : Jul 31, 2018
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Anxiety, Depression
Therapeutic Actions : Horticultural Therapy (Gardening)
Pharmacological Actions : Antidepressive Agents
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The presence of indoor plants in hospital rooms enhances health outcomes in patients recovering from surgery.Sep 01, 2009

Pubmed Data : J Altern Complement Med. 2009 Sep;15(9):975-80. PMID: 19715461
Article Published Date : Sep 01, 2009
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Surgery: All
Therapeutic Actions : Horticultural Therapy (Gardening), The Presence of Plants
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This study adds to the growing evidence on the benefits of horticultural therapy for people with dementia.Apr 10, 2016

Pubmed Data : Dementia (London). 2016 Apr 11. Epub 2016 Apr 11. PMID: 27072371
Article Published Date : Apr 10, 2016
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Dementia, Quality of Life: Poor
Therapeutic Actions : Horticultural Therapy (Gardening)
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This study showed the potential of horticultural therapy in improving psychopathological symptoms in psychiatric patients.Jan 31, 2018

Pubmed Data : Complement Ther Med. 2018 Feb ;36:54-58. Epub 2017 Nov 29. PMID: 29458931
Article Published Date : Jan 31, 2018
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Schizophrenia
Therapeutic Actions : Horticultural Therapy (Gardening)
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Wild and backyard food use during COVID-19 in upstate New York, United States.Dec 31, 2022

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Pubmed Data : Front Nutr. 2023 ;10:1222610. Epub 2023 Sep 5. PMID: 37731401
Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2022
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Therapeutic Actions : Horticultural Therapy (Gardening)
Additional Keywords : Wild Foraging
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An environment devoid of Nature may have an undesirable impact on health or quality of life.Sep 01, 2009

Pubmed Data : Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2009 Sep;6(9):2332-43. Epub 2009 Aug 31. PMID: 19826546
Article Published Date : Sep 01, 2009
Study Type : Review
Additional Links
Therapeutic Actions : Horticultural Therapy (Gardening), The Presence of Plants
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Harnessing the four elements for mental health.Dec 31, 2018

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Pubmed Data : Front Psychiatry. 2019 ;10:256. Epub 2019 Apr 24. PMID: 31105604
Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2018
Study Type : Review
Additional Links
Diseases : Anxiety, Psychiatric Disorders
Therapeutic Actions : Exercise: Green , Horticultural Therapy (Gardening), Light Therapy, Sauna Therapy, Shinrin-yoku (taking in the atmosphere of the forest), Yoga, Yogic Breathing
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Anxiety Agents
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Horticultural therapy can be beneficial for people living with dementia.Jan 19, 2016

Pubmed Data : Nurs Stand. 2016 Jan 20 ;30(21):41-7. PMID: 26786461
Article Published Date : Jan 19, 2016
Study Type : Review
Additional Links
Diseases : Dementia
Therapeutic Actions : Horticultural Therapy (Gardening)
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Plants are intelligent organisms with much higher organism organization levels than it was thought before.Nov 01, 2010

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Pubmed Data : Plant Signal Behav. 2010 Nov;5(11):1391-4. Epub 2010 Nov 1. PMID: 21051941
Article Published Date : Nov 01, 2010
Study Type : Review
Additional Links
Therapeutic Actions : The Presence of Plants
Additional Keywords : Plant Intelligence
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There is evidence for benefits of horticulture among older adults, particularly in long-term care facilities.Aug 07, 2019

Pubmed Data : J Am Med Dir Assoc. 2019 Aug 8. Epub 2019 Aug 8. PMID: 31402135
Article Published Date : Aug 07, 2019
Study Type : Review
Additional Links
Diseases : Aging: Brain
Therapeutic Actions : Horticultural Therapy (Gardening)

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