“With minimal fuss and expense one can find place in house from small planters and grow some herbs of one’s choice of herbs to purify air naturally .The most effective and most in demand being Sansevieria Trifasciata Zeylanica, popularly known as snake plant or ‘Mother In law’s tongue. This plant not so beautiful or ornamental but works as air purifier can be planted indoors as well as outdoors. Other air purifier plants include Areca Palm and spider plant”said Mr Bella Gupta , Secretary, All India KItchen Garden Association (AIKGA) .
“Similarly herbs and plants such as basil, mint or thyme which repel mosquitoes and flies, so not only are they a good addition to a pot of soup or a salad, they help create a house free of unwanted insects” said Ms Bella Gupta.
