
The essential oils of the “Queen of the Alps” can calm and relax. The Swiss stone pine (pinus cembra) is a pine species from the Alps. Due to its high adaptability – it also grows in very barren environments close to the tree line – it is called the “Queen of the Alps”. Its hard heartwood is heavily saturated with essential oils – Alpine holidaymakers often know this typical scent from traditional guest rooms, where the stone pine has been used as a high-quality building material for centuries to promote coziness. Today, this very aromatic scent is said to have a variety of health-promoting properties. Unverified scientific studies are now investigating the positive influence on sleep quality, general well-being and relaxation during sleep – properties that convinced users have been reporting for decades. Sleep well!