Online garden retailer Primrose has shared which air purifying plants can help to alleviate allergy symptoms. Research from Primrose revealed that while plants are the cause of hayfever, some houseplants can help reduce symptoms. NASA’s Clean Air Study has proven that plant-filtered indoor spaces can have up to 60 percent fewer airborne microbes.
These microbes include nasty critters like dust mites, and pollen that worsens hayfever allergy symptoms.
Gardening expert Evie Lane from Primose has shared which five houseplants can help alleviate the symptoms of hayfever.
Evie said: “Spring is an uncomfortable time for pollen sensitive people.
“The key to making your home allergy friendly, both indoors and out, lies with opting for selecting non-flowering plants with low pollen.
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Dracaena
Dracaena plants have been named one of the most effective plants for removing allergens and gases that exacerbate allergies from indoor air.
NASA’s Clean Air Study claimed the plant removes benzene, formaldehyde and trichloroethylene from the air while also absorbing carbon monoxide.
It can also trap allergens within its leaves.
Devil’s Ivy
Devil’s Ivy is a great hanging plant that adds colour and drama to a room.
The low maintenance plant helps to remove harmful toxins from the air, including allergens.
