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