Plants For Air Purification

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Plants for air purification India is one of the most polluted countries in the world today. On most days, it is in fact the most polluted country. Overpopulation, burgeoning industrialisation, large-scale migration to cities, illiteracy, and ignorantly continued practices like crop burning has affected millions of people across the country, especially infants and senior citizens.

More and more children today struggle with asthma and pneumonia. More and more babies are born with severely underdeveloped lungs. More and more cases of lung cancer are being reported. If we don’t take action now, we won’t have time in the future to. Air pollution impacts everyone – especially our children. So, if we want our children to have a normal childhood like us, then we need to take measures now. Indoor air pollutants have been ranked among the top five environmental risks to public health: Stagnant indoor environments allow pollutants to build up and stick around in greater amounts than we humans should be breathing in. Living and working in places rife with air contaminants and lacking decent ventilation can cause "sick building syndrome," which can cause headaches, dizziness, nausea, and eye, ear, and nose irritation. Lucky for us, NASA scientists have been working to understand this problem and find solutions: Use houseplants to clean the air.


Here are the top 5 plants for air purification that we recommend everyone to have in their homes. 1. Peace Lily – Removes harmful toxins such as xylene, toluene, ammonia, and many other chemicals from the air. 2. Spider Plant – Great for removing a lot of toxins, chemicals, and allergens from the air. Helpful for those who have dust allergies. 3. Chrysanthemum – Plant these colourful beauties in the sun to avail of their toxin-absorbing properties. 4. Aloe Vera – Cleans the air of benzene and formaldehyde, as is easy to grow and maintain! 5. English Ivy – Another plant with amazing toxin-absorbing properties. Keep it at home or at your desk in office! 6. Rubber Plant – Removes formaldehyde from the air. Can be toxic for pets. Studies have shown plants can knock out stress by calming the sympathetic nervous system and can also make people feel happier. More research shows spending time around nature has a positive effect on a person’s mood and energy levels. So, all in all, we see no reason to not have a few potted members in the house for company, if nothing. For more health, wellness and fitness articles visit- healthhunt.in


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