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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
Ariane Sohrabi-Shiraz

Expert shares 5 houseplants that can help you avoid getting colds and flu this winter

It's that time of year again where it feels almost impossible to avoid the dreaded cold – but no one wants to feel fluey at Christmas time.

While washing your hands and avoiding public spaces can help, it isn't always possible. One thing you can do is keep specific plants in your home which are thought to help you avoid getting colds and flu.

Research identified in a report commissioned by plant-based health products Puressentiel recently found that houseplants can improve indoor air quality.

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