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8 indoor plants with amazing benefits to help you sleep better at night

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8 indoor plants with amazing benefits to help you sleep better at night

Having plants at home can help to cleanse the air and calm your nerves for a better night’s rest

by Pinky Chng  /   December 25, 2019
https://www.herworld.com/gallery/life/indoor-plants-sleep-insomnia-benefits-stress-relief/
8 indoor plants with amazing benefits to help you sleep better at night
1. Snake Plant
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One of the rare plants that emit oxygen at night, snake plants improve the quality of the air in your home, helping to cure insomnia and giving you a better night’s sleep. It apparently helps to relieve headaches too. 

ALSO READ: WHY YOU SHOULD HAVE INDOOR PLANTS IN THE HOME AND HOW TO CARE FOR THEM

2. Peace Lily
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This moisture-emitting plant can boost a room’s humidity by up to 5 per cent, relieving irritated dry noses, especially in air-conditioned rooms. Little wonder it’s a NASA-approved solution for improving sleep.

ALSO READ: THE ACHIEVING WOMAN’S GUIDE TO…STARTING AN URBAN GARDEN AND WHAT YOU CAN LEARN FROM IT

3. Aloe Vera
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Like the snake plant, aloe vera emits oxygen at night. It also releases volatiles into the air, which has a positive effect on your immunity.

ALSO READ: WHY YOU SHOULD HAVE INDOOR PLANTS IN THE HOME AND HOW TO CARE FOR THEM

4. Areca Palm
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This plant purifies the air by removing toxins, and also releases moisture, helping you to breathe easier when the air-conditioning dries out the air.

ALSO READ: THE ACHIEVING WOMAN’S GUIDE TO…STARTING AN URBAN GARDEN AND WHAT YOU CAN LEARN FROM IT

5. Boston Fern
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Rich in essential oils and flavonoids, this green goodness helps you to regulate your nervous system and cope with stress. And if all else fails, at least it’ll put you in sweet slumber to help you forget your worries for the night.

ALSO READ: WHY YOU SHOULD HAVE INDOOR PLANTS IN THE HOME AND HOW TO CARE FOR THEM

6. Jasmine
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The delicate, relaxing scent of jasmine lowers anxiety, giving you deeper, more restful sleep. Wake up to increased alertness and productivity in the day.

ALSO READ: THE ACHIEVING WOMAN’S GUIDE TO…STARTING AN URBAN GARDEN AND WHAT YOU CAN LEARN FROM IT

7. Lavender
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If its pleasant purple hue doesn’t lull you to sleep, its calming aroma will. One study even found that it reduced crying in babies and helped them sleep, too.

ALSO READ: WHY YOU SHOULD HAVE INDOOR PLANTS IN THE HOME AND HOW TO CARE FOR THEM

8. Gardenia
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Gardenia aren’t just there to look pretty. A recent Danish study found it to be as effective as Valium for relieving insomnia and promoting sleep. 

This article was first published in The Finder. 

ALSO READ: THE ACHIEVING WOMAN’S GUIDE TO…STARTING AN URBAN GARDEN AND WHAT YOU CAN LEARN FROM IT

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