Some houseplants are endowed with healing properties. They will not only cleanse and freshen your home by purifying the air, but they have some medicinal properties too. Here are five of the most healing houseplants you should have in your home.
Snake Plant
Snake plants are easy to look after and should be kept in the shadier parts of the house. They will purify the air of toxins, and release fresh oxygen to help your home breathe.
Aloe
Used to heal wounds for over 6000 years, you can use this plant to heal your skin conditions. It also purifies the air of toxins released by plastics and cleaning products and is easy to maintain.
Red-Edged Dracaena
This beautiful plant will purify the air of its toxins and leave your home feeling fresh and energetic. Easy to maintain, it is not so good if you have pets as it may be toxic if they eat it.
English Ivy
English Ivy will purify the air of toxins released by rubber, cleaning products, paint removers, dyes, and pesticides. It also reduces the amount of carbon dioxide in the air to help you breathe. English Ivy can look great too as it snakes its way along a pole of curtain rail.
Peace Lily
Peace lilies are a fresh and beautiful addition to any home. Their soft white flowers are pleasant to behold and their leaves purify the air of toxins released by plastics and electronic devices.