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The 10 Best Plants to Have in Your Bedroom to Help You Sleep Better
Having plants indoors can be a nice way to bring the beauty of the outdoors inside, adding
a splash of color and helping to act as a natural air purifier, by taking in carbon
dioxide and giving off fresh oxygen as part of their natural life cycle.
If you have trouble sleeping from time to time, you will be glad to know that there
are many plants out there that can not only detoxify the air in your bedroom, but can
actually help to calm you to sleep at night!
Here are our top 10 choices for plants that are perfect to keep in the bedroom, day and
night.
Number 1 - Jasmine
Jasmine is a plant with lovely little white flowers and a sharply sweet scent that has
been touted for its relaxing qualities since ancient times.
This exotic plant has a gentle, soothing effect on the body and mind.
It has been shown to reduce anxiety levels, leading to a greater quality of sleep.
Not only that, but research also suggests that the positive effects of such high quality
sleep, lead to increased alertness and productivity during the day.
Number 2 - Lavender
I don't think there is anyone who doesn't love the smell of lavender.
It’s probably the most well-known of all plants when it comes to inducing sleep and
reducing anxiety levels.
Research backs up these claims, with lavender scents shown to slow down heart rate, lower
blood pressure and lower levels of stress.
The power of lavender transcends age—it can be relaxing and pleasant to smell for
people of all ages.
Lavender-scented lotions and oils are plentifull on the commercial market, but why not go straight
to the source to reap nature’s rewards from the lavender plant?
Number 3 - Snake Plant
Snake plant is one of the best air filtering house plants according to NASA.
It is wonderful for cleaning out your bedroom’s air, both day and night, and its simple green-and-yellow
leaves can fit nicely with any décor.
While some plants take in oxygen during the dark hours, the snake plant emits oxygen during
the nighttime, making your bedroom’s air fresh and clean, naturally—no matter what
time of day it is.
Number 4 - Valerian
The hypnotic effects of valerian have been proven by science, as studies have showed
that simply inhaling the scent of its pink flowers is sufficient to heighten the activity
of the brain’s GABA system, the system responsible for relaxing the body and preparing it for
sleep.
Valerian root is also one of the best herbs for insomnia.
It is used as a sedative and anti-anxiety treatment, and is a common ingredient in products
promoted as mild sedatives and sleep aids for nervous tension and insomnia.
The valerian plant is not only pretty to look upon, but perfect for helping the insomniac
get better-quality sleep.
Number 5 - Gardenia
Gardenias have white blooms and a beautiful scent—and they can also have a noteworthy
sedative effect on those who inhale their fragrance.
Studies indicate that keeping one in your bedroom may help you achieve better quality
of sleep, with claims that it may be as effective as Valium, in relieving anxiety and promoting
sleep.
So, instead of popping sleeping pills, consider keeping a gardenia plant on your bedside table.
Number 6 - Aloe Vera
Aloe Vera is one of nature’s miracle plants: its gel can help heal cuts faster, aid in
digestion, and it has a myriad of other helpful healing properties.
Just having an Aloe Vera plant in your bedroom can also be a good idea, as it turns out!
Like the snake plant, the Aloe Vera plant lets out oxygen during the evening, leaving
your nighttime air fresher and cleaner, for a more restful sleep.
It’s also notoriously easy to care for, as it doesn’t require frequent watering
or special care like some other plants.
Number 7 - Spider Plant
The spider plant is an amazing natural air purifier, with the ability to remove harmful
formaldehyde from the air you breathe, with efficiency that is awe-inspiring.
According to studies conducted by NASA, spider plants can remove up to 90 percent of formaldehyde
in the air surrounding them.
In addition to cleansing the air, it will also absorb odors and fumes, as well as sustaining
oxygen levels in the room, promoting better sleep.
Needless to say, it’s a good idea to keep one of these plants around.
Number 8 - Gerbera Daisy
These bright and cheerful flowers couldn’t help but put you in a good mood!
With pink, orange, yellow and white, they should be a welcome addition to any room – and
not just because they look good.
They also release oxygen at night, which helps you breathe easy while you snooze.
If you suffer from apnea or allergies, then these daisies are definitely recommended.
Number 9 - English Ivy Plant
Another one of NASA’s top plants for purifying air, English Ivy is simple to grow and only
needs moderate exposure to sunlight.
Studies have shown that this leaf can improve symptoms of allergies or asthma – which
all sufferers know can seriously impact both the quantity and quality of sleep.
This evergreen vine looks great in an indoor hanging basket, or placed on a ledge where
the leaves can trail down.
It’s toxic to kids and pets though, so make sure to keep it out of reach!
Number 10 - Peace Lily
Touting the ability to remove not only formaldehyde, but also benzene from the air around it, the
Peace Lily Plant can clear the air and help keep dry environments moister, upping humidity
levels up to 5 percent in the rooms they are in.
This makes them ideal for dry climates—and they make far less noise than an electric
air humidifier!
They are also low-maintenance, requiring watering only once a week on average.
So, these are the BEST plants to have in your bedroom to help you sleep better!
Another fantastic option is to combine these plants with a Himalayan Salt Lamp, which can
greatly help clear the electronic smog in your bedroom.
Keep in mind that you don't need to turn your bedroom into a garden.
Just get a few of these plants, and remember to water them.
Sweet Dreams!
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