Indoor plants make our lives better in various ways. One does not have to be a psychologist to understand the mental boost and stress relief that these beauties can provide, but there are more advantages to them than what their presence can offer, and most of them will improve sleeping quality.
They give an assist in breathing
Inhaling brings oxygen into the body, exhaling releases carbon dioxide. During photosynthesis, plants do the opposite, of sorts: They absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen, making plants and people great partners when it comes to gasses. Plants help to increase oxygen levels, and our bodies appreciate that.
But here’s something to know: When photosynthesis stops at night, most plants switch things up and absorb oxygen and release carbon dioxide. However, a few special plants flip that script and take in carbon dioxide and release oxygen. Meaning, use these plants in bedrooms to keep the oxygen flowing at night.
Reduce Background Noise
Many don’t realize this but plants can actually help reduce the background noise, too.
We already knew that trees next to roads have that ability, but recent studies showed that indoor plants can do much the same. They do that by absorbing and diffracting the noise coming from the outside.
Some plants are capable of reducing ambient noise by as much as five decibels. The noise will not completely disappear, obviously, but it will be reduced which can result in improved sleeping habits.
Our Guest House is located in a very calm avenue so this isn't even an issue but, nevertheless its good to know and even some normal street noise we might have it will be completed absorbed by our beauties!
They Help Make Congestion and Insomnia Go Away
There are certain plants that emit various compounds that have all kinds of health promoting qualities, including anti-insomnia benefits. Eucalyptus is one of these plants, in fact it is probably the most famous one when it comes to sleep (koalas cannot be wrong) and having a healthy respiratory system.
These remarkable organisms offer a large variety of medicinal qualities, including but not limited to their role as an expectorant. They can also nourish the hair, but more importantly, clear the sinuses while smelling amazingly good.
These expectorants will help you remove the mucus and phlegm from your sinuses, improving your respiratory functions in the process.
Mental Aspects
The positive impacts that indoor plants can provide for the mind are well-documented. Plants can speed up the recovery time of hospital patients, and that has a lot to do with the mental aspects of the whole phenomenon
Even those who otherwise don’t identify themselves as plant or flower enthusiasts will be affected by these graceful organisms. There are a large number of studies out there that recognize the physiological changes a color, a shape or a certain scent can make. A plant can offer all three aspects.
When you are in an environment like that, the mind can exhaust itself enough so that it will not need to run around by the time you want to sleep. A relaxed and positively exhausted mind is a surefire way of having good night sleeps. Our mind is a lot more positive when we are surrounded by plants.
Are you convinced yet?
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