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Published 02:17 IST, November 2nd 2019

Best plants for your Bedroom to improve sleep and reduce stress

Plants can be your best friend. You can keep them in your bedroom for decoration. There are a few plants which helps people to improve sleep. Read here to know

Reported by: Simran Gandhi
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Plants purify the air and make you breathe better. Lots of indoor plants are available in the market that helps create a good ambience in your home. Some plants are better at purifying the air and making it easier for you to breathe in the evening as they release a lot of oxygen and absorb the carbon dioxide we exhale in our sleep. Check a few indoor plant suggestions that you can keep in your bedroom for an improved sleep pattern-

Best plants for better sleep

Aloe Vera

Aloe vera helps to treat acne, pimples, and many other problems. Not just that but aloe vera plants are great to help you sleep better as well. According to Proflowers, Aloe vera absorbs oxygen at night, purifying the atmosphere and making it easier for us to breathe while we are asleep. 

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Jasmine

Jasmine flower’s pleasant aroma is good to clean your room and help you get a relaxing evening. According to Proflowers, jasmine fragrance reduces anxiety. This helps in achieving better sleep, which in turn,  improves your mental performance during the day.

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Lavenders

Lavender is a common bedroom plant that is often used to help create a relaxing environment by essential oil spreaders and sachets tucked under pillows to encourage better sleep. This plant will allow you to relax during the day and make you sleep in the night easily. ProFlower says, the smell of lavender reduces stress thus ensuring a good night's sleep. Also, before going to bed, smelling lavender makes you enjoy a better morning and have more energy for the day.

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Snake plant

Snake plants are large plants which occupy the room's vacant corners. According to ProFlowers, these plants are good for purifying formaldehyde, trichloroethylene, and airborne benzene. Such plants in the bedroom raise the room's oxygen and help you get a more comfortable night.

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02:17 IST, November 2nd 2019