According to
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count for more. I guess you could consider it ‘high quality’ sleep with less moving and disturbance. In addition, studying while smelling Jasmine increased alertness and performance on cognitive tests.
The great thing about Jasmine is that it is also a beautiful accent plant in the home. The variety above is
<u>The contents of this section is only viewable by members - Please login or register to view</u> and grows as a vine with sprays of tiny, trumpet-like flowers. Even when it has no blossoms the tendrils and leaves are nice on their own. In some areas of the world it is considered invasive, and outside in the ground it can grow quite large. But inside it is an easy to care for houseplant.
Another great Jasmine is
<u>The contents of this section is only viewable by members - Please login or register to view</u>, which is more shrub-like, and varieties like 'Grand Duke of Tuscany' (linked) have double blossoms that are incredibly fragrant and rose-like in appearance.
Three top choices for
plants to aid in getting a good night's sleep:
I love the smell of all three, but was impressed with the results of the tests on Jasmine. It was specifically tested against Lavender and was shown to be far more effective. It makes me want to have it near the bed and near the desk. I know I get nowhere near eight hours of sleep per night, so I'll try anything to improve the quality of the sleep I do manage to get!
Matthew Noiseux[/url][*][url=http://www.re-nest.com/re-nest/planttherapy/plants-that-help-you-get-a-good-nights-sleepplanttherapy-123256#]July 30, 2010
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Plants that help you get a Good Night'Sleep
