What is "Forest Bathing?"
There's nothing like a good summer rain. And for those of us who live in the desert, thank goodness we have monsoon season to look forward to! Regardless of where you live, however, darkening skies and cooler temperatures can mean that a fragrant walk in aromatic forests is in YOUR future!
"Forest Bathing", as it is known in Japan, provides many health benefits. But what is it, exactly, about the essences of a pine forest that make you feel so good?
Chemically speaking, it has a lot to do with Alpha and Beta pinenes, two therapeutic compounds in the Terpene family. These compounds are plentiful in the essential oils of all coniferous and most citrus species, which is why coniferous and citrus oils often pair well together.
The health benefits of Alpha and Beta pinenes are well known.
Chemically speaking, it has a lot to do with Alpha and Beta pinenes, two therapeutic compounds in the Terpene family. These compounds are plentiful in the essential oils of all coniferous and most citrus species, which is why coniferous and citrus oils often pair well together.
The health benefits of Alpha and Beta pinenes are well known.
Alpha pinenes (plentiful in lime, lemon and wild orange as well as Clary Sage, frankincense, juniper, lavender, marjoram, pine, rosemary and sandalwood essential oils.)
- Promote respiratory health (bronchodilator, expectorant)
- Aid memory and are...
- Anti inflammatory
- Anti carcinogenic and...
- Anti infectious (bacterial, fungal, and viral)
Beta pinenes (Found in all "piney" smelling coniferous species):
- Are a natural serotonin reuptake inhibitor
- Enhance norepinephrine and dopamine usage in the body
- Lift mood
- Calm anxious feelings
- Relax muscles
I discovered "Forest Bathing in a Bottle" when I was first introduced to therapeutic grade essential oils. My most favorite oil blend, then and now, is Balance, also known as the grounding blend, by doTERRA International. Formulated with spruce, frankincense, Ho wood, Blue Tansy flower, and Blue Chamomile flower, this piney blend grounds and soothes me every time.
How about you? What sorts of health benefits have you enjoyed as a result of a simple walk in the woods?
How about you? What sorts of health benefits have you enjoyed as a result of a simple walk in the woods?
Let's get out there and enjoy!
--- Juli
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A Soothing Aromatic Recipe Just For You!
Combine these oils... rich in Beta pinenes, and prepare to be amazed at how much it utterly unwinds you. Use to relax muscles before or after exercise or at night right before bed for a deeply rejuvenating sleep.
1 drop lavender oil
1 drop wild orange oil
* Use 2 drops of each oil when diffusing. Apply 1 drop of each topically to neck and chest. Inhale from cupped hands.
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