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12-05-2007, 12:26 PM | #1 |
Mojo, LilyGrace & Me Donating Member Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: cuddling with my babies<3
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| Helpful Plants Received this from my grandmother....thought I would share...... Some helpful hints that I thought you might find interesting. Breathe easy with a spider plant. A NASA study found that houseplants can remove nearly 90% of toxins from the air within 40 hours---and this spiky, fast-growing plant is one of the most effective. Not only does it clear out allergens and airborne germs, it also filters traces of carbon monoxide and formaldehyde, a colorless gas released from some wood trim and furniture. Think faster with African violets. Flowering plants with purple hues, like African violets, stimulate the pituitary gland in the brain, improving creativity. Purple also triggers your body to release endorphins that ease stress helping you solve problems more easily. And flowering plants of any color keep you sharp by reducing fatigue and boosting oxygen to the brain. Ward off allergy attacks with a peace lily. Keep your bathroom sniffle-free with a peace lily. Studies show that the flowering plant rids the air of mold spores, so they can't build up on tiles and shower curtains. That means less sneezing---and cleanup! And that's not all: The plant also clears the air of vapors like acetone and alcohol, found in many grooming products. Breeze through your work with an English ivy. Just place this plant on your desk, and you'll turn into a problem-solving whiz! English ivy soaks up benzene, a chemical emitted from paper products and office equipment that can slow thinking. In fact, researchers found that office employees surrounded by plants were less stressed and more productive. Clear congestion with eucalyptus. If a cold or cough hits, having eucalyptus can bring relief: It's packed with tannins, anti-inflammatories proven to break up phlegm. Eucalyptus is such a powerful expectorant that just inhaling it reduces mucus in the respiratory tract. To benefit, boil a handful of leaves in water for two minutes, then bend over the pot with a towel over your head and inhale the vapors. Sleep like a baby with gerbera daisies. Unlike most plants, which give off oxygen during the day, gerbera daisies release it at night. That's why patients with sleep apnea and other lung disorders are often advised to include the flowering plant in their bedroom decor. Do the same, and your blood oxygen levels will be steadier overnight, ensuring deeper, more restorative sleep. Soften skin with Boston ferns. Heating your home saps moisture from the air, leaving skin dry. To the rescue: Boston ferns! One study says the plant acts like nature's humidifier, releasing more moisture as indoor air gets drier. But unlike a mechanical humidifier, it won't harbor mold and mildew---so both your skin and your immune system benefits.
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12-05-2007, 12:31 PM | #2 |
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| what an interesting post, never knew plants were so beneficial to us! Appreciate you posting!!!
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12-05-2007, 02:18 PM | #3 |
Donating YT 30K Club Member | Thanks!! I have a lot of plants especially Peace Lillies. I need to get Boston Ferns
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12-05-2007, 02:24 PM | #4 |
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| That was really interesting...I was just about to ask if your Grandmother sent you that,then I wnet back and seen that she did. I may have to bring some of my plants indoors,especially the english ivy. |
12-05-2007, 02:34 PM | #5 |
Lovin' 2 Girls Donating Member | Jenn, you must tell your grandmother that she is an honorary member of YT, for all her contributions! May I add one to the list? I recently got a bad burn, and determined to always have an aloe plant in my kitchen. It helped so much!
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12-05-2007, 03:02 PM | #6 |
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| THat was certainly informative! Almost makes me want to stop traveling and start buying plants. |
12-05-2007, 05:28 PM | #7 |
Mojo, LilyGrace & Me Donating Member Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: cuddling with my babies<3
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| I know, I know....my grandmother is soo silly sometimes...but she is a blast and always sends neat things........I just have to share them with my YT friends and family, ya know!!! I love plants.......although, I have "killed" about 5 Christmas Cacti.........although one cactus did finally bloom this week!!!! A white one! I love the Christmas Cactus!!!! Such a pretty plant!!!
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12-05-2007, 06:47 PM | #8 |
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| I have to remeber to get a clipping from my MIL Christmas cactus when we get to Texas. Jenn, I hope you didn't think I was raggin on you.?? |
12-06-2007, 02:27 AM | #9 |
Gus Is The Fuss Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: New Jersey
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| I love plants. Just be careful your dogs can't get to them. I was at the vet's office yesterday and brought home 101 Things You Didn't Know Could Harm Your Pet by the ASPCA. Some of these plants are in it. Aloe, Peace Lily, English Ivy and Eucalyptus.
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12-06-2007, 09:10 PM | #10 | |
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I got a clipping from my grandmothers (yes, the same grandmother) red Christmas Cactus last year and it didn't make it!! I don't know what I am doing wrong??? I think they are getting enough sunlight??
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12-06-2007, 09:12 PM | #11 | |
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True....... I have that list saved and printed out in my doggie binder!!!
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