12 Benefits of Tongue Plants, Clean the Air to Prevent Cancer
JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com – Tongue-in-law or Sansevieria or snake plant is an ornamental plant that is quite popular as an indoor display because it can grow in conditions with little water and sunlight.
The leaves are hard, long erect, succulent, with a tapered tip which characterizes the shape of the tongue-in-law. Because of its sharp shape is the reason this plant has the name tongue in law.
Apart from functioning as an ornamental plant, the tongue-in-law has extraordinary benefits which are able to absorb various kinds of air pollution.
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However, the benefits of the tongue-in-law are not only that. Summarized from several sources, Tuesday (11/24/2020), below are other extraordinary benefits of the tongue-in-law plant that you may not have thought.
1. The best natural air purifier
The tongue-in-law has the ability to purify the air better than most other indoor plants, making it an excellent choice for ornamental plant lovers as well as health conscious people.
The tongue-in-law is able to absorb excessive amounts of carbon monoxide and remove oxygen and filter other toxins from the air such as benzene, xylene, trichloroethylene, and formaldehyde.
2. Eliminating indoor and outdoor air pollution
One study claims that indoor air pollution can be as deadly as outdoor air pollution.
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There are many ways to reduce indoor and outdoor air pollution and the best way is to plant the tongue-in-law both indoors and outdoors.
The tongue-in-law does well in both conditions and can tolerate direct sunlight that very few indoor plants are able to do.
3. Abundant oxygen supplier
A theoretical report published at Harvard University shows that the tongue-in-law is one of the most oxygenated ornamental plants, so its health benefits for humans are undeniable.
The tongue-in-law efficiently absorbs toxins and releases oxygen to the environment. Plants can effectively release moisture in the air and reduce the risk of airborne allergies.
The tongue-in-law.4. Anti-cancer plants
As previously explained, the tongue-in-law’s ability to absorb and rid the environment of toxic air pollutants and cancer-causing agents such as benzene, formaldehyde, xylene and toluene makes it an effective choice for treating and preventing this deadly disease.
5. Absorbers of carbon dioxide at night
The tongue-in-law is also able to reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) even at night. This is caused by Crassulacean Acid Metabolism (CAM).
CAM has the ability to carry out certain types of photosynthesis which is normally carried out by drought tolerant plants, dry climates and succulent plants.
They open the stomata at night to minimize water loss in hot climatic conditions.
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6. Absorb radiation
The tongue-in-law is also actively involved in helping the absorption of radiation, one of which is radiation generated by electronic goods.
Therefore, it is very fitting to place this plant in the area of the guest table or family room which is often used for gatherings.
7. Absorb odors
The tongue-in-law flower has a distinctive smell and the ability to suck in anything that is not good for humans. In some developed countries such as China and France, the tongue of the in-laws is used as perfume.
Therefore, it is very suitable to put the tongue-in-law in the bathroom or kitchen which is often and various other places that leave a strong odor.
the tongue-in-law plant8. As an antiseptic
Tongue-in-law is a plant with natural antiseptic ingredients that have good anti-toxic properties. This plant is very well used as an antiseptic to kill germs.
9. As a natural hair tonic
Just like aloe vera, aloe in law also has natural benefits for hair. Those of you who want naturally smooth and beautiful hair only need to take the gel that is on the tongue of your in-laws and apply it to your hair.
10. Helps treat hemorrhoids
The tongue-in-law plant can also be used as a medicinal ingredient for hemorrhoids, which is a disease that makes it difficult for sufferers to have a bowel movement. The tongue-in-law functions to help expedite the disposal process.
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11. Helps cure headaches
Headaches will be very disturbing for a person when carrying out both light and heavy activities. The use of the tongue-in-law to cure headaches is to burn this pendang-sword plant first.
12. Helps reduce diabetes risk
The tongue-in-law is also effective in overcoming degenerative diseases such as diabetes. The leaves of the tongue-in-law need to be boiled and then drunk so that they can neutralize high blood sugar levels.
