by Judith Ackers | Jan 10, 2023 | Lifestyle | 0 comments
Are you looking for ways to help you sleep better? If so, our houseplant guide to help you sleep better could be just what you are looking for!
Bringing the outdoors indoor, tending to house plants can be incredibly therapeutic. They can also help aid sleep at night thanks to their properties. Capable of reducing and regulating CO2 levels as well as the humidity in your bedroom, house plants can cut the count of different pollutants and the levels of dust. Having houseplants in your home and bedroom, can make your sleeping environment a better place to sleep.
Great bedroom plants
Lavender – well known for its relaxing properties and has been shown to reduce blood pressure and heart rate. It is an excellent choice for sleepers struggling with anxiety when getting into bed.
Aloe vera – famous for its ability to soothe minor cuts, burns, bites and dry skin, aloe vera is an excellent choice when looking for bedroom plants as it makes oxygen at night-time.
Snake Plant (Sansevieria) – a fantastic choice to improve the air quality in your bedroom. Their large leaves pump oxygen into the room in addition to removing harmful chemicals such as xylene, trichloroethylene, toluene, benzene, and formaldehyde.
Areca Palm – known for being one of the best air purifiers, areca palm plants are fantastic at removing toxins from the air. Working as natural air humidifiers, these plants will ensure that your bedroom keeps excellent air quality while you sleep.
English Ivy – an excellent choice for bedrooms prone to dampness. English Ivy is fantastic at collecting airborne mould, preventing you from ingesting it and developing an infection.
Peace Lily -great plants for increasing your bedroom’s humidity. An excellent choice for sleepers suffering from dry skin and hair, static electricity, and increased susceptibility to colds.
Gardenia – a relatively unknown house plant in the UK market. This plant has been reported to reduce stress and induce sleep. Some say its effects are as good as Valium!
Jasmine – has a soothing and calming effect on the body. It is a perfect choice for those having sleep issues due to anxiety and stress.
Valerian – The root of this plant is used for the treatment of insomnia.
Golden Pothos – a fantastic purifier, removing toxins such as carbon monoxide and formaldehyde from the air.
Sleep better each night
Having one or more of the plants mentioned above could help to improve your sleep quality. Regardless of whether you are having sleeping issues or not, having house plants can be beneficial for improving the air quality CO2 levels. Many house plants have strong purifying capabilities and can remove toxins from the air. Thus, leading to improved air quality and increased health and wellbeing in addition to improved sleep.