Trees as a cure
DR QING LI
World foremost expert
in forest medicine and Chairman of the Japanese Society for forest medicine.
Dr Qing Li researcher & author
He authored the book Forest Bathing - How trees can help you find health and happiness. This book is the definitive guide to the therapeutic Japanese practice of Shinrin-yoku, or the art and science of how trees can help us strengthen our immune and cardiovascular systems, boost our energy, mood, creativity and concentration, and even help us lose weight and live longer. A key take-over is deep breathing is critical when we are in the forest - inhaling phytoncides help strengthen our immune systems.
Essential Oils
as substitute for phytoncides
Inhaling or diffusing essential oils that has monoterpenes and sesquiterpenes (called phytoncides) properties such as alpha-pinene and limonene can provide the same therapeutical benefits.