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HUFFINGTON
04.28.13
Goodbye, Air Purifier.
Hello, House Plants.
BY CAROLYN GREGOIRE
OUSE PLANTS are the
ultimate in functional decorating. Some
well-placed greenery
can not only brighten a space, but
also purify the air — plus, they’re
helpful in creating a more relaxing, restful ambiance in any room.
We know that spending time in
nature is linked to reduced stress
levels and relieves tension. In fact,
in a 2008 study, Dutch research-
MEDIACOLOR’S / ALAMY
H
ers found that hospital patients
with indoor plants in their rooms
reported lower stress levels than
patients without them.
That’s why we’ve rounded up
10 beautiful houseplants that are
easy to take care of and effective
at increasing oxygen and clearing
out toxins for cleaner breathing
air. (Some were even listed among
the 10 best air-purifiers in a
study of houseplants by NASA scientists). So try adding one to your
bedroom or office space for
a little dose of zen.
Golden
Pothos made
NASA’s list
of top 10
air-purifying
plants.