Plants That are Good for Sleep

It is no secret that creating a calm and relaxing environment can be instrumental in achieving a great night’s sleep. Plants can be a great way to aid relaxation and cleanse the environment in which we sleep. So here at Sleep Matters we look at some plants that can be a great addition to your bedroom and the benefits they will provide.

Are Plants Good for Sleep?

Having a plant in the bedroom can help to reduce carbon dioxide in the air and increase humidity. The right amount of humidity is desirable especially when we sleep. If the humidity of the air is too low this can lead to dry chapped skin and lips, sinuses, and contribute to dust mite allergies. Furthermore, when humidity drops too low this can exasperate pre-existing conditions such as bronchitis or asthma.  

Snake Plants

Snake Plants is one of the best plants for keeping the air in your bedroom optimal. This exotic looking succulent releases oxygen, helping you to breathe better as you snooze.

Spider Plants 

Similarly, the Spider Plant is also great at peacefully combating toxins in the air including carbon monoxide.

 

 

Devils Ivy

The Devils Ivy also makes the list when considering a plant that will improve the air purity in your bedroom. Therefore, this plant is great for novice house plant owners, as its very hardy.

Rubber Plant

Lastly, but certainly not least, the Rubber plant has been recommended by NASA as oner of the best plants for cleansing the air while you sleep.

Best Plants to aid sleep and relaxation

Whilst the practice of tending to plants can be relaxing and improve mindfulness. Some plants have properties that have been known to reduce anxiety and depression. The importance of a peaceful environment when it comes to falling asleep should not be ignored. So let’s take a look at the plants that can aide relaxation and sleep.

Generally, Chamomile can be grown in the garden for the greener thumbed around us, but it is also commonly available from supermarkets in tea. It has been commonly drunk for its anti-anxiety and stress relieving properties.

“Chamomile Flowers” by Swallowtail Garden Seeds is licensed under CC BY 2.0. cropped for blog

Lavender can also be grown rather easily in the garden and its scent and purple hue is calming and has been known to induce relaxation.

“Lavender” by amandabhslater is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0.

With Aloe Vera you will get the best of both worlds. This plant is said to reduce anxiety and is also another great plant for its air cleansing properties.

So why not try and see if nature can bring a positive effect to your bedroom. 

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