Apart from being decorative, house plants also
prove to be highly beneficial when it comes to your health. For one thing, they
filter the air and oxygenate your home. Thus, choosing the right plants for
your bedroom can be a great way to improve your sleep.
Although the choice of plants is quite big, this
article includes 5 most effective plants that can improve the feel of your
bedroom and your quality of sleep.
01. Lavender
Lavender is mainly used as a fragrance for soaps, scented clothes and
shampoos. It is also a great cleaning agent but the powers do not stop there as
lavender plant can actually help treat insomnia and anxiety. Researchers
recognize that inhaling its scent can unleash soothing, sedating effects when
we breathe in the fragrance from lavender plants.
02. Aloe Plant
Another natural healer that is great for soothing inflammation, scars and
burned skin, aloe vera can also detoxify the body. Plus, aloe can help
eradicate polluting chemicals found in cleaning agents, thus purifying your air
in the bedroom and the rest of your house. There’s another interesting thing in
relation to this plant. Namely, when harmful chemicals are at a high level in
your home, the plant will develop brown spots, keeping you well aware of the
situation.
03. Jasmine
The Wheeling Jesuit University conducted a study that has proven the
efficacy of jasmine as a natural sleeping aid. Positive effects include the
quality of sleep, decreased anxiety and improved mood upon wakening. Jasmine
plant can also bolster the features of your bedroom, with its sweeping vines and
collectives of tiny trumpet-shaped flowers.
04. Snake plant
Snake Plant is recommended as a great way to improve oxygen purity in your
home. They are perfect for the bedroom with low maintenance and cost. What’s
great about this plant is that it emits oxygen at night time whilst
simultaneously taking in carbon dioxide – something we naturally produce when
breathing. All this leads to a purer
quality of air and a better night’s sleep. The Snake Plant also filters some
nasty but common household toxins (namely formaldehyde, trichloroethylene and
benzene) from the air.
05. English Ivy
A study carried out by NASA included English Ivy as the number one best
air-purifying plant. This is due to it being the most efficient plant when
absorbing formaldehyde. English ivy is easy to grow also and survives in
moderate temperatures and medium sun light exposure. English Ivy appears to be
the best bedroom plant to help you sleep in terms of efficiency and ease.