Mar 21, 2023
Plants that improve your health at home
ET OnlineSnake Plant
Snake plants can grow up to 4 feet tall and purify the air by clearing out harmful pollutants like benzene, formaldehyde and, to a lesser extent, trichloroethylene.
iStock
Lavender
Apart from being extraordinarily fragrant, these little plants can help you sleep and soothe restlessness, anxiety, depression, and sleeplessness.
iStock
Bamboo Palm
Also purifies the air by cleaning pollutants including formaldehyde, benzene and TCE from surrounding air, according to a NASA study.
iStock
Golden Pothos
Apart from filtering out toxins like formaldehyde, benzene, and carbon monoxide, golden pothos also helps to eliminate odors and relieve tired eyes.
iStock
Orchid
They are beautiful, and also helpful in improving sleep, relaxation, and enhancing calmness and peace. Dried orchid can also be used in teas to help with immunity.
iStock
Spider Plant
Removes toxins like particulate matter, formaldehyde, nitrogen dioxide, carbon oxide, ozone, xylene, benzene, toluene, cigarette smoke and ammonia.
iStock
Fern
As per studies, ferns are great for removing formaldehyde from the air and can also eliminate carbon dioxide in indoor environments.
iStock
Aloe Vera
Aloe vera juice and gel have amazing health and skin benefits. Additionally, the plant also clears out airborne particles from paints, cleaning agents, and other chemicals.
iStock
Rosemary
Keeping a rosemary plant in your office can boost memory and concentration due to its smell. Bonus: You can also use it all the time for cooking.
iStock
Thanks For Reading!