West Indian Lemongrass
Botanical Name: Cymbopogon citratusWest Indian lemongrass is a perennial plant that can be maintained easily. The entire plant has a mild lemon-like flavor and releases a citrus fragrance from the leaves that put away snakes. The by-product of this plant, which is known as citronella, is effective in repelling mosquitoes and ticks from the garden as well.Kaffir-Lime
Botanical Name: Citrus hystrixAlso known as makrut lime, it is generally grown for its us…
Some plants can uptake carbon dioxide during the night as well because of their ability to perform a type of photosynthesis called Crassulacean Acid Metabolism (CAM). Having these plants at home improves air quality throughout the day and helps people to sleep better at night.
Tulsi Tulsi is another name in the list of plants that give out oxygen at night. The leaves of tulsi emit a characteristic scent that can soothe nerves and help reduce anxiety. Having a tulsi plant in t…
Tulsi has proved to be highly effective in protecting our body from various infections and diseases of the heart, liver, skin, kidney, etc. So, Tulsi is rightly called the ‘Queen of Herbs’.
Nutritional Value:Tulsi leaves are rich in vitamins A, C, and K and minerals like calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, iron, and potassium. It also has a good amount of protein and fiber.Research-Backed Benefits of Tulsi are:Natural Immunity Booster:Tulsi is rich in Vitamin C and zinc. It thus …
Plants remove toxins from air –up to 87% of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) every 24 hours, according to NASA research. VOCs include substances like formaldehyde (present in rugs, vinyl, cigarette smoke and grocery bags), benzene and trichloroethylene (both found in man-made fibers, inks, solvents and paint). Benzene is commonly found in high concentrations in study settings, where books and printed papers abound.Modern climate-controlled, air-tight buildings trap VOCs in…
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