The ancient Egyptians were already convinced of the healing properties of spruce. To this day, several components of the fragrant conifer are used to relieve various physical and mental ailments. This article tells you what healing effects the spruce can have.
What healing properties does the spruce have?
Spruce has a calming, stimulating, antibacterial, antioxidant and expectorant effect. It is used for stress, nervousness, sleep disorders, tiredness, exhaustion as well as coughs and inflammation of the respiratory tract. Spruce needles, young shoots and resin are particularly effective.
Does the spruce have healing effects?
The spruce tree is said to have healing potential. It is primarily intended to have a calming, but also stimulating, antibacterial, antioxidant and expectorant effect. As a result, it can be used for various he alth problems, such as the following:
- due to the calming effect on stress, nervousness and sleep disorders
- due to the awakening effect when tired and exhausted
- due to the antibacterial, antioxidant and expectorant effect on coughs and various inflammatory diseases, especially of the respiratory tract
Which components of spruce are medicinally effective?
The following parts of the spruce plant are considered to be medicinally effective:
- Needles
- young shoots
- Resin
Spruce needles containessential oils: Bornyl acetate is responsible for the typical spruce scent. The calming effect of spruce needle essential oil has been scientifically and pharmaceutically confirmed. Ideal collection time: June to August
Young, light green spruce tips are rich in fresh, purespruce resin. Due to its organic acids and essential oils, the resin is said to have an anti-inflammatory and, in particular, disinfectant effect. Ideal collection time: May
By the way: The plant parts of the spruce also containVitamin C, which is important for many processes in the body.
What can you make from the components of the spruce?
You can use the potentially healing components of spruce both internally and externally.
Internal use:
- Spruce needle tea
- Spruce syrup
- Spruce honey
External use:
- Spruce needle bath
- Spruce resin ointment
Important: All variants shouldonly be used for acute symptoms and temporarily.
How to prepare spruce needle tea and a spruce needle bath?
Would you like aSpruce needle tea? This is how it works:
- Put three whole shoots into the cup with the tips facing down.
- Pour hot water.
- Remove the branches after five minutes.
- If desired, season with a teaspoon of honey or agave juice.
- Enjoy up to three cups daily.
Would you like a calming and relaxingHealing bath with spruce needles in your own bathtub? This is how it works:
- Prepare 500 grams of shoots and needles with five to ten times the amount of water.
- Let it steep for an hour.
- Cover and slowly bring to the boil.
- Cook for a few minutes.
- Let it steep for ten minutes.
- Use as a bath additive.
Tip
Spruce needle oil – also a comforter for the soul?
Spruce needle essential oil can not only be good for the body, but also for the soul. Many people find the special, refreshing scent of spruce to be emotionally relaxing, but also encouraging and awakening.
