Moneycontrol News September 17, 2023
Plants for decorating your home are easy on the pocket and also beautify a spot instantly. And did you know that there are some plants that also help you sleep better?
Lavender: The smell of lavender is great for relaxation and has been proven to lower stress levels and calm anxiety. It also aids a better sleep buy calming down your nerves.
Golden Pothos: Also known as “Devil’s Ivy”, this plant has marbled, heart-shaped leaves and are a superb air purifier. They are also extremely easy to look after.
Jasmine: The jasmine plant has small white flowers that give off a sweet scent and helps in relaxation. Studies show that jasmine also improve sleep quality.
Valerian: A plant that has pink and white flowers, valerian has been used for centuries to help with sleep problems such as insomnia. Inhaling the scent of the valerian root induces sleep.
Peace lily: These plants are also amazing air purifiers, as studied by NASA and can increase room humidity by up to 5%, which is great for breathing while sleeping.
Snake plant: Also known as “Mother-in-law’s tongue”, the snake plant is a natural air cleaner and emits oxygen at night. It is also known to remove some harmful chemicals from the air.