Can Plants Undo Cigarette Damage? Are there any specific ones you can grow indoors to improve the health of your lungs? Let’s find out!
The toll of cigarette smoke on human health is undeniable and this is where plants come to the rescue! So, can they be the natural doctors? Scroll down!
Plants to Undo Cigarette Damage
Before we proceed, it is important to understand that these plants cannot undo the cigarette damage – they can simply filter out indoor air by a slim margin. If you want better health – Quit Smoking!
1. Peace Lily
Botanical Name: Spathiphyllum
Pollutants Removed
- Formaldehyde
- Benzene
- Trichloroethylene
Peace Lilies are exceptional at absorbing airborne pollutants through their leaves and roots. These plants also are quite potent in filtering out formaldehyde, a common pollutant in cigarette smoke.
2. Spider Plant
Botanical Name: Chlorophytum comosum
Pollutants Removed
- Formaldehyde
- Xylene
- Carbon monoxide
Spider Plants perform photosynthesis at a rapid rate, allowing them to purify air quickly. They can remove cigarette pollutants like formaldehyde and xylene effectively.
3. Rubber Plant
Botanical Name: Ficus elastica
Pollutants Removed
- Formaldehyde
- Carbon dioxide
These large leaf plants are incredibly potent in filtering out formaldehyde from the indoor air. Keeping 3-4 rubber plants in a well ventilated smoking room will definitely help!
Plants That Promote Oxygen Levels
More fresh air and oxygen means better lung health, right? Having these plants in a group of 5-6 in a well ventilated room will help for sure!
4. Snake Plant
Botanical Name: Sansevieria trifasciata
Snake Plants perform photosynthesis at night, converting CO2 into oxygen. They also effectively remove pollutants like formaldehyde, xylene, toluene, and nitrogen oxides, often found in cigarette smoke. – so, if you are a nighttime smoker, grow a dozen of these in your room!
5. Areca Palm
Botanical Name: Chrysalidocarpus lutescens
Areca Palms have a high transpiration rates, which means they release a significant amount of water vapor that converts into oxygen during the daytime.
Grow 3-4 of these in your smoking room to get the best results.
