Various plants are useful as oxygen suppliers, medicine and even for food purposes. Also there are specific plants that absorb harmful radiations to create a viable and healthy environment.
5. From this arose space,
from space, wind
from wind, fire
from fire, water
from water, EARTH
from earth, PLANTS
from plants, nutriments
from nutriments, MAN
…Upanishads Taittiriya
scriptures
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6. Urgent need:
to protect environment from Radiation
“Plants play an important role in
nuclear sites and indoor”
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8. Ocimum sanctum
Family: Lamiaceae
Sacred Indian plant from ancient times
Plant shows different properties to cure varied
diseases
It purifies contaminated air
Suggested to possess anti-cancer & radio-protective
properties
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13. Aloe vera
Family: Xanthorrhoeaceae
Absorbs formaldehyde, carbon dioxide, carbon
monoxide
One pot of aloe has resembling activity to that of
9 biological air cleansers
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14. Aloe vera
If toxins in the air increase / exceed, the Aloe
vera plant becomes spotted thus signalling for
HELP
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18. Asparagus
Family: Asparagaceae
Fragrance absorbs bacteria and viruses from the
air
It’s antioxidant properties are effective against
damage induced by gamma radiation
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22. Cactus
Family: Cactaceae
Best option for reducing radiation and bacteria
Absorbs carbon dioxide and releases oxygen in
the environment
Gives oxygen supplement – basic necessity of life
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24. Chlorophytum
Family: Asparagaceae
Performs photosynthesis under weak light and
absorbs harmful carbon dioxide
One pot is enough to perform as an air filter for
200 sq. feet room
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25. Chlorophytum
Reduces carbon dioxide and carcinogens like
formaldehyde, styrene
Decomposes benzene and nicotine in tobacco
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27. Clivia
Family: Amaryllidaceae
One adult plant can absorb one litre of impure air
and release 80% of oxygen overnight
It performs photosynthesis under very weak light
3-4 plants are enough in a room for absorbing smoke
and other contaminants
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29. Monstera
Family: Araceae
Good natural cleanser
Absorbs formaldehyde, carbon dioxide at night
and releases oxygen
Improves air quality at night
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33. Marijuana
Family: Cannabaceae
It prevents the spread of nuclear radiation
Was used to clean Chernobyl
It absorbs radiation
It can literally “eat away” nuclear waste
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35. Mustard
Family: Brassicaceae
Protective against chromosomal damage and
oxidative stress induced by gamma radiation and
genotoxic chemicals
Absorbs contaminants from the air
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37. Cockscomb
Family: Amaranthaceae
Absorbs acute gamma radiation
It is a natural cleanser
Effective tool for absorbing toxic compounds
from the air
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39. Keep away from radiation
Keep space between wall and computer
Ensure sufficient air and light in the room
Plant as many cacti as possible
Regularly consume fruits and vegetables
containing Vitamins A, C, E
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40. Eat fruits such as banana, guava, watermelon that
have anti-oxidants
Also consumption of Cucumber and Broccoli is
useful
Brisk walking, jogging, yoga and other exercises
are essential for computer users
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41. Let us take responsibility
of
Our Mother Earth
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