Douglas Fir - Pseudotsuga Menziesii 松叶

We love this ubiquitous evergreen for many reasons. It is a festive symbol, whose balsamic aroma takes us back to childhood and plunges us into the magical atmosphere of the holidays. But the most important thing is that in addition to the aesthetic function, Douglas Fir takes care of our health, well-being, and beauty.

Health Benefits of Douglas Fir

Douglas Fir has been highly regarded in folk medicine for centuries primarily for its ability to calm the mind. Today, science has revealed all the components of this bewitching tree and expanded the list of its healing properties.

Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Effects

The high content of sabinene in Douglas Fir gives this tree a strong antioxidant effect. This allows it to successfully fight free radicals that destroy healthy cells in our body and can lead to a variety of diseases including inflammatory, ischemic, and neurological. One study also showed that the sabinene in the essential oil fights germs such as Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pyogenes, and Haemophilus influenzae, all of which pose a great risk to our health.

Brain Protection

The alpha-pinene found in Douglas Fir has a neuroprotective effect and may reduce the symptoms of neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson's and Alzheimer's. In addition, some scientists suggest that alpha-pinene works similarly to anti-anxiety drugs, and therefore may relieve stress and calm anxiety.

Anti-Stress and Mood Improving

In addition to alpha-pinene, Douglas fir contains well-being ingredients such as limonene and beta-pinene. Limonene copes with mood disorders and stress while beta-pinene has an effect similar to antidepressants. Thanks to them, we get a sense of peace, inner harmony, and an accepted mood.

Anti-Cold and Immune-Boosting Action

All the same alpha-pinene in this magic tree counteracts such common cold syndromes as nasal congestion and airway blockage. The Douglas fir needles and resins are rich in vitamin C, which, as studies show, treats systemic and respiratory diseases and also improves immunity in general.

Douglas Fir Essential Oil Benefits for Skin

Given the wide range of useful components, it is not surprising that Douglas fir essential oil has become a real find in cosmetology. The Yina team also could not get around them.

Skin Aging Slowdown

Oxidative stress and free radicals are among the most common causes of aging. The claimed antioxidants in Douglas fir protect cells from free radical damage and thus save our skin from signs of aging such as wrinkles, fine lines, dull complexion, and discoloration. Douglas fir essential oil has also been shown to promote the production of collagen, which makes our skin supple and hydrated, thus rejuvenating it.

Acceleration of Skin Healing

All the same antimicrobial and antibacterial properties of Douglas fir help speed up the healing of insect bites, cuts and other skin irritations. Collagen, produced with the help of this tree, helps the cells to recover and therefore eliminates damage to the structural layer of the skin.

Skin Beauty Promotion

Vitamin C is one of Douglas fir's most skin-friendly ingredients. Research confirms that its continued use improves the texture and appearance of the skin. Besides, it blocks the production of pigment to combat dark spots and hyperpigmentation. Finally, vitamin C controls the production of sebum and thus prevents acne.

Douglas fir definitely deserves our attention, not only for the holidays. Its unique properties encourage us to use its extracts in our daily beauty rituals. It's nice to realize that what made us happy in childhood can benefit us today.