Houseplants can soak up the irritating pollutants that carpets, paint, cleaners, and other indoor objects give off. Good air-scrubbing plants include:
“What are the benefits of plants indoors and why do we respond positively to them?”Wageningen University and Research: “A plant a day keeps the doctor away.
Journal of Physiological Anthropology: “Interaction with indoor plants may reduce psychological and physiological stress by suppressing autonomic nervous system activity in young adults: a randomized crossover study.”Gardening promotes neuroendocrine and affective restoration from stress.”Atmospheric Environment:Journal of Experimental Psychology: Applied: “The Relative Benefits of Green Versus Lean Office Space: Three Field Experiments.
University of Helsinki: “The influence of a green environment and horticultural activities on the subjective well-being of the elderly living in long-term care.”Asthma & Allergy Associates: “Health Benefits of Houseplants.”“Hyperoxia enhances slow-wave forebrain states in urethane-anesthetized and naturally sleeping rats.”“The Effect of Indoor Foliage Plants on Health and Discomfort Symptoms among Office Workers.
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