Aloe vera: Aloe vera emits oxygen at night and releases volatiles into the air, which has a positive effect on your immunity.
Areca palm: This plant purifies the air by removing toxins, and also releases moisture, helping you to breathe easier when the air-conditioning dries out the air.
Boston fern: Rich in essential oils and flavonoids, this green goodness helps you to regulate your nervous system and cope with stress. And if all else fails, at least it'll put you in sweet slumber to help you forget your worries for the night.
Jasmine: The delicate, relaxing scent of jasmine lowers anxiety, giving you deeper, more restful sleep. Wake up to increased alertness and productivity in the day.
Lavender: If its pleasant purple hue doesn't lull you to sleep, its calming aroma will. One study even found that it reduced crying in babies and helped them sleep, too.
Gardenia: They aren't just to look pretty. A recent Danish study found them to be as effective as Valium for relieving insomnia and promoting sleep.
Peace lily: This moisture-emitting plant can boost a room's humidity by up to 5 per cent, relieving irritated dry noses, especially in air-conditioned rooms. Little wonder it's a NASA-approved solution for improving sleep.
Snake plant: It emits oxygen at night and improves the quality of air at home, helping to cure insomnia and giving you a better night's sleep. It apparently helps to relieve headaches too!
Written by Pinky Chng for The Finder