Maybe you like plants, and you have a garden or indoor plants, but you don’t have any in your room. In that case, you will love knowing these plants that help you sleep better at night.
It is often said that having plants in the room is not recommended because, at night, they breathe and remove oxygen, but it is a myth: although plants, like humans and animals, absorb oxygen when they breathe , they do it in much smaller proportions than another person or a pet, and that’s not why we stop sleeping with them.
In addition, plants produce oxygen during the day when carrying out photosynthesis, counteracting their nocturnal respiration. So, if you were wondering if it is bad to sleep with plants in the room, you already know the answer.
But if that popular saying still worries you, there are also bedroom plants for you: some species, such as the “Snake Plant” and Aloe Vera, emit oxygen also during the night, at the same time that they breathe it.
Due to their aroma or the purifying properties of their leaves, the following medicinal plants will help you sleep better:
1. Lavender
The aroma of lavender is very relaxing and that is why it is one of the best known plants when it comes to reducing anxiety and inducing sleep. Its fragrance slows down the heart rate, lowers blood pressure and fights stress. Also its aroma can calm the crying of babies.
However, the use of essential oils and special products is better known, but sometimes we forget the simplest way to take advantage of it: having a scented lavender in a pot!
2. Jasmine
Like that of lavender, the scent of jasmine calms the body and mind. It has been shown to reduce anxiety, and its effect has nothing more to do with the aroma, but rather the white color of its petals, which conveys peace and quiet, is very suitable for a bedroom.
3. Snake Plant
If you still have doubts about the convenience of sleeping with a plant that breathes, you will have no excuses with the snake plant: this plant emits oxygen during the night while taking in carbon dioxide.
It is also known as “mother-in-law’s tongue” due to its elongated shape, and it is one of the most purifying plants for air in general, since it can clean it of particles of formaldehyde, trichlorethylene and benzene, toxic and carcinogenic substances that are present in adhesives. , enamels and cleaning products.
4.Aloe Vera
There are many reasons to have an Aloe Vera plant at home, since we can use it, for example, to treat the skin in case of burns.
But in addition, it is listed by NASA as one of the main plants to improve the air, since it works similar to the snake plant – which emits oxygen at night – and therefore promotes a more restful sleep.
5. Gardenias
Although they can be somewhat difficult to maintain, gardenias, with their shiny leaves and scented flowers, are popular to have in bedrooms as studies indicate that they help achieve better quality sleep, even comparing their effectiveness to that of Valium .
6. English ivy
English ivy can improve, according to studies, the symptoms of asthma and allergies. Also. The American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology reported that English ivy removes 94% of airborne feces and 78% of airborne mold in just 12 hours.
For this reason, this plant is ideal for improving the quality of sleep, especially for people who find it difficult due to bad breathing.
7. Peace Lily
Its name may make us think that this plant should be indicated to accompany us at night, and it is true. It is another of the plants that, according to NASA, purify the air: it helps to filter harmful components such as benzene, trichloroethylene, and formaldehyde toxins.
In addition, the humidity given off by its flowers can increase the humidity of a room by up to 5%, and this is beneficial for sleeping as it suppresses airborne microbes that can trigger allergies. It also helps relieve those irritating dry noses and throats that keep you up all night.
Now you know that some plants can be your best friends at night. Which one are you going to put in your room?