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‘forest bathing’ is scientifically proven to improve your health
- hourislate 10y agoFor generations the people of Eastern Europe would use Pine forests to treat TB and other ailments of the respiratory system. I suppose the menthol affect of the Pine would help heal the patient. I know when I have gone camping and setup in a Pine Forrest I feel extremely refreshed. Mother Nature is full of surprises. Great Article....
- brahmwg 10y agoNot a botanist, but I would guess that the turpines found in forest plants (such as pinene) play a role. I've experimented with pycnogenol, which is an extract from pine bark, and noticed some mild improvements in respiratory and mental acuity. Completely anecdotal, though there is some science backing pine bark extract and it's benefits. Although from my experience, I would universally recommend spending time in the woods as opposed to consuming trademarked products, despite the hippie nootropic marketing.