We can feel it even at the edge of the forest: the refreshing, clear forest air, which with its diverse scents acts like a gentle balm on body and soul.

forest bathing

Spending time in the forest has been proven to improve our health - a finding that is known not only in Japan under the term Shinrin Yoku ("forest bathing"). When you go forest bathing, you immerse yourself deeply in the world of the forest, consciously perceiving the healing powers of nature with all your senses. The aromas of the trees, the rustling of the leaves, the chirping of the birds and the babbling of the streams have a calming and strengthening effect.

forest & health

But the forest offers even more for our health. Knowledge about the healing powers of trees, bushes and herbs is combined in the so-called forest pharmacy, a natural source of health. Our ancestors found habitat, food and medicine in the forest, and this close connection led to a wealth of knowledge that we can still use today.

Anyone who enters the forest immediately feels its beneficial effects - for many reasons. Just looking at the trees has a positive effect on us, and the numerous sensory impressions such as the soft forest floor, the scent of pine needles or the twittering of birds have a calming effect on our nervous system and offer a welcome counterbalance to hectic city life.

The healing effect of the forest is multifaceted: just looking at nature lowers our pulse, lowers blood pressure and reduces the stress hormone cortisol. In addition, we breathe in substances in the forest air that plants use to communicate with each other. These so-called terpenes have been proven to strengthen our immune system.

Our forests contribute to our well-being and health in many ways. The forest can certainly be considered a place of health.

Forest pharmacy

A walk through the forest is like a visit to the pharmacy. If you wander through nature carefully, you will discover a wealth of natural remedies. The healing properties of herbs, shrubs and trees have been used since time immemorial. For example, the word "relief" owes its origin to the linden tree, because a tea made from linden blossoms is a proven home remedy for colds and strengthens the heart.

Birch leaves contain essential oils, anti-inflammatory tannins and betulin, which stimulates circulation, which is why they can be used together with nettles to make a soothing hair tonic. The nettle alone is a real powerhouse, rich in vitamins, calcium, magnesium and iron.

In addition to the healing nettle, a variety of other wild herbs can be found in the forest, and a herbal walk in spring becomes an unforgettable and sensual experience.