Research shows that plants can help with
air purification, especially in areas where air quality may be in question. Breathing
cleaner air also helps you think clearer, calms stress, and reduces the
risk for asthma, Cates tells Good Housekeeping.
Houseplants absorb carbon dioxide,
filter pollutants
and release oxygen. βThis is an important idea considering how much time
people spend indoors,β Rothenberg adds. βBy adding more oxygen,
theoretically, you might have better focus, fewer headaches, and an
improved mood.β
Snake plants, spider plants,
rubber plants, peace lilies,
ferns , and English ivy are some of
the best indoor plants for boosting oxygen levels and purifying the air.