"It is not so much for its beauty that the forest makes a claim upon men’s hearts, as for that subtle something, that quality of air that emanation from old trees, that so wonderfully changes and renews a weary spirit.” – Robert Louis Stevenson
Did you know there was a term used to describe that innate tendency we have to seek connections with nature?
Biophilia
Biophilia is an innate and genetically determined affinity of human beings with the natural world.
Due to urbanisation, media and technology our biophilia, close relationship with nature has been weakened.
Sal from Perfect Potion believes the renewed interest we have for aromatherapy is based on our desire to reconnect with nature.
He thinks that essential oils remind us of nature and that they are a powerful tool to bring healing qualities of nature back into our lives. It seems we need aromatherapy more than ever to reconnect with nature.
It is believed the disconnection with nature is one reason why we have so many mental health issues.
The Japanese many moons ago decided to do something about this disconnection and in 1982 the term shinrin-yoku was coined.
Shinrin-yoku literally translates to taking a bath in the forest.
There have been many studies that have confirmed that spending time within a forest can reduce psychological stress, depressive symptoms and aggression, while also improving sleep and increasing both our energy levels and sense of wellbeing.
Japanese researchers also found that 20 minutes of shinrin-yoku (compared with 20 minutes walking in an urban setting) altered cerebral blood flow in a way that indicated a state of relaxation.
The Nippon Medical School showed that forest bathing (either a day trip or a couple of hours daily over three days) can have a long-lasting influence in increasing the number of natural killer cells and increasing the number of intracellular anticancer proteins.
It was also reported that the natural chemicals, phytoncides, secreted by the evergreen trees, have been associated with improvement in the activity of our immune system. Essential oils from the Pine family are high in this chemical.
With all this in mind Sal from Perfect Potion developed the Shinrin Yoku Range.
Shinrin Yoku Range
Shinrin-yoku Room Spray
Transform your surroundings into an enchanting mystical forest with the lush forest-green scent of Siberian fir CO2 extract blended with pure essential oils of lemon, bergamot, lavender, sage, rosemary, Virginian cedarwood, geranium and sweet orange.
Spritz yourself or your room and allow the scent of the forest to surround you.
It’s time for you to reconnect with Nature by creating a healing sanctuary with the aromas of the forest. Experience the health benefits of forest bathing in your home or office
Walk in the Forest Essential oil blend - Feel invigorated and re-energised as you immerse in the vitality of the forest
Feel invigorated and re-energised as you immerse in the vitality of the forest. Add a few drops to a Ultrasonic Diffuser and inhale the fresh, rich aromas of lemon, bergamot, lavender, sage, Siberian fir CO2, rosemary, Virginian cedarwood, geranium and sweet orange pure essential oils.
Koyasan Sacred Mountain Room Mist
Experience the healing scent of the Sacred Japanese Koyasan Mountain with this blend of oils from sustainably harvested koyamaki pine needle and hinoki wood growing in the sacred mountain region of Koyasan, Japan.
You can read more on how this mist came about here
This is a new addition to my scents of Shinrin yoku range but I believe it has to be included as this room spray is the epitome of the Australian Bush. It’s time to take your senses on a journey with the unique native flora of Australia in this revitalising room spray.
Lemon iron bark, fragonia, kunzea, Australian sandalwood, lemon myrtle, and blue mallee eucalyptus are the heart of this creation. These beautiful Australian pure essential oils have been blended with bergamot, lime, clary sage, cedarwood, ylang ylang, chamomile, sage, vetiver, frankincense and geranium to awaken your spirit.
Freshen your home, office or car and create an atmosphere of calm and serenity. This beautiful blend removes stale odours and leaves the room smelling fresh and sweet. You may also use this as a linen spray.
Let Trevallan and the scent of Shinrin yoku transport you to an enchanting mystical forest that will become your healing and rejuvenating sanctuary.