Plants With Healing Qualities

Think faster with African Violets:

Flowering plants with purple hues, like African Violets, stimulate the pituitary gland in the brain
improving creativity, says Leatrice Eiseman, author of “Colors for Your Every Mood”. Purple also triggers
your body to release endorphins that ease stress, helping you solve problems more easily. And
flowering plants of any color keep you sharp by reducing fatigue and boosting oxygen to the brain.

Breathe easier with a spider plant:

A NASA study found that some house plants can remove nearly 90% of toxins from the air within 40
hours and this spiky, fast growing plant is one of the most effective. Not only does it clear out allergens
and airborne germs, it also filters traces of carbon monoxide and formaldehyde, a colorless gas released
from some wood trim furniture, says naturopathic physician Cathy Wong. The easiest way to keep your
spider plant clean and filter air better , is to just place it in the sink and hose it down with luke warm
water.
Ward off allergy attacks with a Peace Lilly:

Keep your bathroom sniffle free with a Peace Lilly! Studies show that the flowering plants rids the air of
mold spore, so they can’t build up on tiles and shower curtains. That means less sneezing and cleaning
up. And that’s not all – the plant also cleans the air of vapors like acetone and alcohol, found in many
grooming products.

Breeze through your work with an English Ivy:

Just place this plant on your desk, and you’ll turn into a problem solving whiz! English Ivy soaks up
benzene, a chemical emitted from paper products and office equipment that can slow thinking. In fact,
researchers found that office employees surrounded by plants were less stressed and more productive.

Sleep like a baby with Gerbera Daisies:

Unlike most plants, which give off oxygen during the day, Gerbera Daisies release it at night. That’s why
patients with sleep apnea and other lung disorders are often advised to include the flowering plant in
their bedroom décor. Do the same, and your blood oxygen levels will be steadier overnight, ensuring
deeper, more restorative sleep.
Clear congestion with Eucalyptus:

If a cold or cough hits, having Eucalyptus can bring relief. It’s packed with tannins, anti-inflammatories
proven to break up phlegm. “Eucalyptus is such a powerful expectorant that just inhaling it reduces
mucus in the respiratory tract,” says Suzy Cohen, R.PH author of The 24 Hour Pharmacist. To benefit:
Boil a handful of leaves in water for two minutes, says Cohen. Then bend over the pot with a towel over
your head and inhale the vapors.

Soften skin with Boston Ferns:

Heating your home saps moisture from the air, leaving your skin dry. To the rescue: Boston Ferns! One
study says the plant acts like nature’s humidifier, releasing more moisture as indoor air gets drier. But
unlike a mechanical humidifiers, it won’t harbor mold and mildew so both your skin and your immune
system benefit.