#phytoncides — Public Fediverse posts
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“ #Pine, #cedar, and #cypress #trees release compounds called #phytoncides to defend themselves from insects and bacteria. You breathe them in, and Li believes they switch your immune cells into high gear.
He estimates one forest walk a month may be enough to keep those cells elevated all year.
The best #medicine might not even need a prescription -- just a walk among the trees.”
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“ #Pine, #cedar, and #cypress #trees release compounds called #phytoncides to defend themselves from insects and bacteria. You breathe them in, and Li believes they switch your immune cells into high gear.
He estimates one forest walk a month may be enough to keep those cells elevated all year.
The best #medicine might not even need a prescription -- just a walk among the trees.”
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“ #Mycobacterium vaccae in forests acts as antidepressant.
#Phytoncides in trees are beneficial to parasympathetic nervous system; regeneration and relaxation.
Reading Guerilla Green - Cookie Kalkair & Ophelia Damble - An (illustrated) urban Gardening Survival Guide.
2021#GGGG #VandanaShiva #Fukuoka #Shinrinyoku #ForestBathing #RonFinley #MutualAid #Diversity
