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Petal power for a scratchy throat

  If the change of seasons has left you under the weather, try adding a few plants around your house. A recent study found that leafy greens like English ivy, peace lilies and orchids can boost moisture in the air by up to 5 percent. While that’s not enough to replace a good old humidifier, these power plants will help combat raw throats and dry, itchy noses.

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