There is nothing more annoying than tossing and turning all night, before being awoken by the sound of your alarm clock. These sleepless nights can have a major impact on our energy, productivity, mood and overall quality of life.
A research made by NASA shows that the air we breathe while we sleep is really important for our overall sleep quality. Poor air quality (which comes from pollution), odors and molds can impact our breathing, making a good night’s sleep to seem impossible.
The research also shows that certain indoor plants may provide a natural way of removing toxic agents such as benzene, formaldehyde and trichloroethylene from the air, helping neutralize the effects of insomnia.
Although the choice of plants is quite big, we decided to share the 5 most effective plants that can improve the feel of your bedroom and the quality of your sleep:
1. Jasmine plant
Besides making your bedroom look beautiful, this plant has a gentle, soothing effect on the body and mind. A study conducted by the Wheeling Jesuit University showed that Jasmine plant helps provide a high quality sleep and decreased anxiety, which results in an improved mood upon awakening.
2. Aloe vera plant
The aloe vera plant is listed as one of NASA’s top air-improving plants. Aloe can help eliminate toxic chemicals found in cleaning agents, while purifying the air in your bedroom. It is a plant that emits oxygen at night, helping you to have a more restful sleep.
This is probably the most well-known plant when it comes to quality sleeping and reducing anxiety levels. Studies show that inhaling the beautiful scent of lavender has soothing, sedating effects which will help slow down the heart rate, lower blood pressure and levels of stress.
4. English Ivy plant
This one is literally NASA’s number one best air-purifying plant because it has been shown to filter out formaldehyde found in some household cleaning products. Another experiment conducted by the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology showed that English Ivy removed 94% of airborne feces and 78% of airborne mold in just 12 hours! As mold can affect our breathing, English Ivy is definitely the plant you want to have nearby for a good night’s sleep.
Note: English Ivy is toxic to kids and pets, so make sure you keep it out of their reach!
5. Snake Plant
Snake plant is considered to be a great “filter” that improves the purity of oxygen in your home. It is a plant that emits oxygen at night while simultaneously taking carbon dioxide – which we naturally produce when breathing out. This plant also removes the nasty household toxins such as formaldehyde, trichloroethylene and benzene from the air.
Apart from being decorative, these plants also prove to be highly beneficial when it comes to your overall health and sleep patterns, so don’t forget to share this with your friends as you might help someone in need!
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