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10 Best Indoor Plants That Reduce Respiratory Problems

July 1, 2022 · 8 min read
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3. Peace Lily

The peace lily does an excellent job of preventing many respiratory and lung issues. According to one Japanese study, this indoor plant absorbs volatile organic compounds — also known as VOCs — through its leaves just as well as golden pothos. It also absorbs acetone, which can cause fatigue, hypotension, and slurred speech.

Even the NASA study mentioned earlier has found that peace lilies are quite effective at removing pollutants from the air. They absorb the chemicals from the air through their leaves sending them to their roots, where microbes found in the soil break them.

This indoor plant can even absorb mold spores as food! This makes the peace lily very useful in areas with high humidity, such as bathrooms because it keeps the mold at bay.

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  1. Sharon says:
    December 23, 2022 at 11:35 pm

    Thank you for writing this. It has been very helpful & healthful to my family.

    Happy Hollydays

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  2. Albert Roman says:
    January 12, 2023 at 11:10 pm

    I would need to know if these are same for a house with cats. I have five.

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