Restorative sleep is essential for our wellbeing and our health. But in today’s fast-paced world, many people suffer from sleep problems and sleep disorders.
The search for natural solutions has gained importance in recent years, placing a focus on arolla pine.
In this blog entry we will take a closer look at arolla pine and other types of wood and discover their positive effect on our sleep.
The arolla pine, or Cembra pine or Swiss pine, is an impressive tree that is not only at home in the alpine regions of Europe and can be found at high altitudes (up to 2600 metres), but can also have positive effects on our sleep.
What effect does the essential oil of the arolla pine have on our body?
- antibacterial
- anti-inflammatory
- stimulates circulation
- eases pain
- releases mucus
Not to mention the wonderful fragrance of the wood that lasts for decades. The essential oils can do still more, as you can read below.
The fragrance of arolla pine has an activating and balancing effect, promoting health, wellbeing and the quality of sleep.
Those who smell the essential oils of the arolla pine for the first time are generally surprised by the intensity of the fragrance. But practically all people perceive it as pleasant and calming. Overall, the essential oils have a calming and relaxing effect.
Plant scents are like the sounds of music for the senses!
What are the positive effects on our sleep?
- Reduction of heart frequency
Studies have shown that the fragrance of arolla pine has a positive effect on the cardiovascular system. The fragrance can reduce heart frequency and therefore lead to deeper relaxation, which in turn can have a positive effect on sleep.
- Improvement of sleep quality
Studies have shown that people who sleep in a room furnished with arolla pine display improved sleep quality. They fall asleep quicker, have a lower number of nightly waking phases and feel more restored in the morning.
- Stress reduction
The fragrance of arolla pine also has a stress-reducing effect. Stress is one of the main reasons for sleep problems and reducing stress can contribute to our falling asleep better.
- Anti-inflammatory properties
The essential oils of the arolla pine have anti-inflammatory properties. Inflammations can compromise sleep and arolla pine can help to reduce such inflammations.
Conclusion
Arolla pine is a remarkable gift of nature with its ability to spread a soothing fragrance and improve the quality of sleep. Its positive properties have been known for centuries and are increasingly being rediscovered today. If you suffer from sleep problems or would simply like to optimise your sleep, the arolla pine could be a natural and pleasant solution for promoting restorative sleep.
Try it out and experience yourself the soothing effect of the “Queen of the Alps” on our sleep.
Whether it is arolla pine oil in an oil lamp made of arolla pine (available at the hotel shop), arolla pine pillows (which you can find on the pillow menu at Eschenhof) or sleeping in a bed made of real arolla pine wood – we offer this at our Mauerwirt country house in Bad Kleinkirchheim.
Sleep well in a real stone pine bed
At Hotel Eschenhof in Bad Kleinkirchheim the quality of sleep of our guests is important to us and the selection of wood used plays an important role in this. Ash and spruce wood create a cosy atmosphere and promote relaxation, while genuine arolla pine wood acts as a natural sleep booster and has a positive effect on sleep. Guests at the Mauerwirt country house can enjoy the soothing properties of arolla pine to the full in exclusive arolla pine apartments. So there is nothing standing in the way of a restorative stay and healthy sleep at Hotel Eschenhof.
The Mauerwirt country house is proud to be the first apartment building in Bad Kleinkirchheim to offer 8 authentic arolla pine apartments under one roof. The use of local arolla pine wood underlines the regional commitment of the hosts and the focus on the health and wellbeing of guests.