AT A GLANCE
How does the spruce smell and how can you use its scent?
The smell of the spruce is intense, resinous and reminiscent of the forest. It has a calming, relaxing and stimulating effect at the same time. The spruce can be used as a bath additive, tea or Christmas tree to enjoy its scent.
How does the spruce smell?
The spruce has a complex smell. It can be compared to that of the fir, but it is still more intense and resinous – with a less volatile aroma. All spruce species, such as the Siberian spruce, the blue spruce or the red spruce, smell wonderful after forest.
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By the way: Sometimes the smell of the spruce is also called harsh described, which in this case, however, is only intended to express the pronounced naturalness of the aroma.
What effect does the scent of spruce have?
Due to the essential oils and resin it contains, the spruce spreads a balsamic, not to say heavenly scent, which on the one hand calmed and relaxed, but also on the other hand stimulating
works. It opens and clears the airways, which is why the special spruce scent is often used during a cold, for example.How to take advantage of the scent of spruce?
The woody and freshly scented spruce needles you can among other things as a bath additive or to prepare a tea use. If you simply put a few spruce branches in the living room or bedroom, the needles will also give off their inviting scent.
In addition, the spruce as Christmas tree a cheap alternative to the Nordmann fir. In the warm living room, it spreads its pleasant, natural scent even better than in the forest.
Important: Only bring the spruce into the house shortly before Christmas Eve so that the needles remain on the tree.
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Which coniferous tree smells the best?
In the end, of course, it is purely a question of taste, but in addition to the different types of spruce, the same applies for example, the noble fir with its pleasant aroma reminiscent of oranges as special fragrant.