Houseplants are good for your health and not just for their visual beauty

Why?

They essentially do the opposite of what we do when we breathe: release oxygen and absorb carbon dioxide. This not only freshens up the air, but also eliminates harmful toxins.

Studies have shown indoor plants:

• Boost mood, productivity, concentration and creativity
• Reduce stress, fatigue, sore throats and colds
• Clean indoor air by absorbing toxins, increasing humidity and producing oxygen
• Add life to a sterile office, give privacy and reduce noise levels
• Are therapeutic and cheaper than a therapist

It’s true when we say plants make people happy.

Plants Against Pollution

Pollution levels on the planet earth are on the rise. If you live in a busy, dense city, you encounter pollution everyday. It wreaks havoc on our skin, our hair and most of all, the air we breathe. Pollution is not just outside. It’s in the places we call ‘work’ and ‘home’.

Most wall paints, rubbers, vinyl, laminates, computer parts and plastics all break down over time and release compounds into the air we breathe. The good news is, we can improve our indoor air quality with plants. Plants absorb harmful toxins, breaking them down into gentle byproducts, and storing them in their soil to use later for food.