Use in Skin Care and Remedies

The connection of the conifers to the warmth organism is expressed in their characteristic formation of essential oils and balsamic resins which permeate the needles, in particular. As the warming action is particularly marked in the conifer family we can speak of a "warmth plant family". Other "warmth plant families" are the labiates (Labiatae), to which peppermint belongs, and the rutaceous plants (Rutaceae) which include the orange. The rutaceous plants are connected with the tropical warmth processes, the labiates with those of the temperate zones and the conifers with those of the cold climates. Even in the cool climate of the far north with its white nights, its midnight sun and the excessively light summers, the conifers draw the cosmic warming powers into their organism to such an extent that essential oils and resins are formed. The different aromas of peppermint, orange and the dwarf pine tree, for example, are the expression of the special warmth qualities of their respective "warmth plant family".

The essential oils of the different conifers have very specific relationships to the human organism. Thus spruce acts on the respiratory organs while juniper, on the other hand, acts on the kidneys.

In Dr.Hauschka Skin Care spruce is contained in Spruce Bath. It has warming, revitalizing and nerve-strengthening action. It clears the airways and brings intensive relaxation and warmth to the body.