Whether it’s the late nights, excessive drinking or cold temperatures to blame, it seems like everyone is fighting some kind of cold at the moment. Indeed, with so much going on, our health tends to take a bit of a back seat – so what easy steps can we take to boost our health in the meantime?

You’ve probably already heard of the various ways plants can boost our wellbeing. Whether they’re helping us to beat SAD, serving as a form of self-care or even stopping us from snoring, our love affair with plants isn’t solely based on how great they look on Instagram (although they do look pretty fantastic).

But according to research from NASA, plants have yet another trick hidden up their sleeve: they have the potential to actually boost our health.

Boost your health with these 10 plants that can treat colds and help you sleep better