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A Breath of Fresh Air! 5 Indoor Plants for a Healthier Home, Including Lavender, Pothos and More
Filling your home with greenery can create a healthier living space and add years to your life. Five indoor plants for cleaner air, from lavender to pothos.
“[And] studies have shown that it is quite effective in cleaning indoor air by absorbing chemicals, including formaldehyde, xylene, benzene and carbon monoxide, in homes or offices.” According to the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians, research has shown that the pothos plant “can lower indoor ozone levels, which makes it easier to breathe and reduces your risk of respiratory ailments, as well as removes VOCs (volatile organic compounds — from household products such as paints and cosmetics) from the air.” “Aloe is an easy-to-grow houseplant that has been noted by experts for decades to reduce skin inflammation,” says horticulturist Brie Arthur, author of the book Gardening With Grains.
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