Various plants are useful as oxygen suppliers, medicine and even for food purposes. Also there are specific plants that absorb harmful radiations to create a viable and healthy environment.

1. Happy World Earth Day
22.04.2014
Wishes from
Dr. Sudhakar Kokate
Director PPRC, India

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3. Let Us
Keep the environment
C L E A N
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4. Plants
that
Eliminate Radiation
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Presented by
Dr. Sudhakar Kokate
Director PPRC, India
Study for Global Welfare

5. From this arose space,
from space, wind
from wind, fire
from fire, water
from water, EARTH
from earth, PLANTS
from plants, nutriments
from nutriments, MAN
…Upanishads Taittiriya
scriptures
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6. Urgent need:
to protect environment from Radiation
“Plants play an important role in
nuclear sites and indoor”
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7. Ocimum sanctum
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8. Ocimum sanctum
 Family: Lamiaceae
 Sacred Indian plant from ancient times
 Plant shows different properties to cure varied
diseases
 It purifies contaminated air
 Suggested to possess anti-cancer & radio-protective
properties
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9. Adiantum
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10. Adiantum
 Family: Pteridaceae
 Absorbs 20 microgram of formaldehyde / hr
 Absorbs xylene, toluene also
 Especially effective against radiation from
computer, printer
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11. Adiantum
 This plant absorbs smoke if workplace is paint
industry or smoke producing
 Most effective natural cleanser
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12. Aloe vera
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13. Aloe vera
 Family: Xanthorrhoeaceae
 Absorbs formaldehyde, carbon dioxide, carbon
monoxide
 One pot of aloe has resembling activity to that of
9 biological air cleansers
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14. Aloe vera
 If toxins in the air increase / exceed, the Aloe
vera plant becomes spotted thus signalling for
HELP
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15. Rubber plant
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16. Rubber plant
 Family: Moraceae
 Multifunctional natural cleanser
 Absorb carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide
 Eliminate harmful substances
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17. Asparagus
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18. Asparagus
 Family: Asparagaceae
 Fragrance absorbs bacteria and viruses from the
air
 It’s antioxidant properties are effective against
damage induced by gamma radiation
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19. Ivy
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20. Ivy
 Family: Araliaceae
 King in absorbing formaldehyde
 Most effective indoor plant absorbing radiation
 Absorbs 1.49 gms formaldehyde / sq. mtr.
 Absorbs 90% benzene within 24 hrs.
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21. Cactus
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22. Cactus
 Family: Cactaceae
 Best option for reducing radiation and bacteria
 Absorbs carbon dioxide and releases oxygen in
the environment
 Gives oxygen supplement – basic necessity of life
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23. Chlorophytum
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24. Chlorophytum
 Family: Asparagaceae
 Performs photosynthesis under weak light and
absorbs harmful carbon dioxide
 One pot is enough to perform as an air filter for
200 sq. feet room
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25. Chlorophytum
 Reduces carbon dioxide and carcinogens like
formaldehyde, styrene
 Decomposes benzene and nicotine in tobacco
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26. Clivia
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27. Clivia
 Family: Amaryllidaceae
 One adult plant can absorb one litre of impure air
and release 80% of oxygen overnight
 It performs photosynthesis under very weak light
 3-4 plants are enough in a room for absorbing smoke
and other contaminants
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28. Monstera
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29. Monstera
 Family: Araceae
 Good natural cleanser
 Absorbs formaldehyde, carbon dioxide at night
and releases oxygen
 Improves air quality at night
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30. Pachira
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31. Pachira
 Family: Malvaceae
 Effective natural cleanser
 Releases oxygen and protects environment
 Absorbs smoke, carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide
 It is radiation resistant
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32. Marijuana
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33. Marijuana
 Family: Cannabaceae
 It prevents the spread of nuclear radiation
 Was used to clean Chernobyl
 It absorbs radiation
 It can literally “eat away” nuclear waste
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34. Mustard
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35. Mustard
 Family: Brassicaceae
 Protective against chromosomal damage and
oxidative stress induced by gamma radiation and
genotoxic chemicals
 Absorbs contaminants from the air
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36. Cockscomb
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37. Cockscomb
 Family: Amaranthaceae
 Absorbs acute gamma radiation
 It is a natural cleanser
 Effective tool for absorbing toxic compounds
from the air
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38. Important tips
for
Computer & Printer users
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39.  Keep away from radiation
 Keep space between wall and computer
 Ensure sufficient air and light in the room
 Plant as many cacti as possible
 Regularly consume fruits and vegetables
containing Vitamins A, C, E
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40.  Eat fruits such as banana, guava, watermelon that
have anti-oxidants
 Also consumption of Cucumber and Broccoli is
useful
 Brisk walking, jogging, yoga and other exercises
are essential for computer users
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41. Let us take responsibility
of
Our Mother Earth
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44. Thank You!!
“BE WITH US”