Houseplants Are Guardians Of Our Health
Believe it or not, some houseplants can remove up to 90 percent of the toxic substances from the room in which we live and work within 24 hours.
Among the air pollutants that we are exposed to every day in an enclosed space the most common one is formaldehyde, which is located in foams for insulation, glue, plywood, plastic, paper towels and napkins, curtains, air fresheners, cleaners, deodorants, nail polishes and many other products for face and body.
This is why it is recommended that in the home you keep plants such as philodendron, ferns and sanseverieria (mother-in-law’s tongue). In addition to clean the air of toxins, they also enrich it with negative ions, which lacks indoors. These ions significantly affect our health: vitalizes cells, improve metabolism and concentration, increase the body’s resistance, help with headaches, allergies and asthma and improve air quality, which is damaged by lighting, heating and operation of electrical equipment.
Where to place these plants?
According to Feng Sui, the proper space for the houseplants at home in addition to improving health helps in achieving the necessary harmony of mind, body and spirit. Having fresh flowers in the house brings good luck and fortune. Plants with rounded leaves are recommended as calming energy, but it is best to place them in the northern corner of the room.
Red for energy, blue for tranquility
In the office, the plants placed on the east, south and southeast will increase the performance of your enterprise, while plants with sharp leaves have a negative impact on the reputation and may refuse clients. In the home, you should also avoid such plants.
Red and yellow flowers belong to yang principle, therefore, enhances energy, while blue and purple yin – has a calming effect.
Peace lily (Spathyphillum) eliminates harmful radiation from monitors and TV screens, so it is advisable to keep it close to these devices.
Lavender is a great choice if you want to speed healing and recovery.
These are the best plants for the home:
♦gerbera
♦ margarita
♦ chrysanthemum
♦ African violets
♦ orchid
♦ philodendron
♦ sanseverieria
♦ dracaena (tree of life)
♦ ivy
♦ aloe vera
♦ different types of palm trees
♦ fern
