its normal if you catch a common cold or the flu with the change in weather even washing your hands and eating properly may not be of help at times while colds dont last for more than a week the flu can stick around for a longer period and being sick can be a really horrible experience when you are bundled up for bed rest but worry not this is the time to seek natures help there are a few airpurifying plants that not only cleanse the air we breathe but also keep us healthy all you need to do is just look around you might realise that the best medicine to ward off such problems is not in your drawer but right in your drawing room so what are you waiting forplants in demand this seasonaloe verait helps eliminate benzene and formaldehyde from the air it has antiinflammatory powers and should be kept in rooms where you spend maximum periods of time it needs minimum water and is easy to look afterenglish ivyit is one of the easiest house plants to grow it fights carcinogens like formaldehyde benzene and trichloroethylene among others and can help you breathe better research says that english ivy can remove 78 of airborne mould in just 12 hours spider plantthe spider plant is known for producing oxygen and eliminating carbon monoxide formaldehyde and xylene this houseplant can remove up to 90 of the toxins from your bedroom in just two days its good for people with dust allergies and is safe for households with pets or kidsrubber plantif you dont have direct sunlight the rubber plant is your ideal room addition it works constantly to rid your room of formaldehyde a carcinogen found commonly in wooden furniture nailpaints removers and plugin scents areca palmthis plant can grow quite tall and makes for an excellent living room or bedroom addition it releases moisture and is brilliant for anyone prone to colds and sinus problems its ability to detoxify while moisturising makes it a good solution for coldrelated illnessespeace lilythis beautiful plant can cleanse air and improves its quality by 60 it also absorbs mould spores through its leaves and then circulates them to its roots to use as food it can help keep bathroom tiles and curtains free from mouldmedicinal herbs with great healing propertiesseveral medicinal herbs can be easily grown at home cold sore throat flu can be well managed with these herbsmintits refreshing cooling and soothing properties can cure an upset stomach common cold fever headache and sinus it opens pores in your body and helps release excess heat when you have temperaturegarlica must for the flu season it is by far one of the most powerful immunity boosting herbs with antiviral antibiotic and antiseptic properties you can have it cooked or rawbasil according to study sweet basil or tulsi extracts which includes compounds like apigenin and ursolic acid exhibits potent effects against herpes viruses hepatitis b and enterovirusginger it has antimicrobial