What is Forphyton?

‘Forphyton’ is derived from two words ‘Forest’ and ‘Phyton’, referring to phytoncide, a natural antibiotic substance, that forest and trees radiate into the air to protect themselves from harmful insects or micro-organisms.

Phytoncide is radiated from all parts of trees, from leaves, stems, truck, and roots. When tearing off leaves or breaking branches, a very unique and strong scent of sap is secreted. This sap contains and radiates greater amount of phytoncide, to protect and heal itself. Phytoncide is itself the forest, which freshens and purifies the ecosystem. Forest bathing freshens and relaxes the exhausted human body. A research by the Korea Forest Service and Chungbok University reports breathing phytoncide for an hour decreases the level of cortisol, a stress hormone, by 50%. The main reason, why forest bathing is known for stress-reduction and healing, is that the great amount of phytoncide in the forest boosts immunity. Studies show phytoncide helps reducing stress hormones, providing strong antibiosis, and exterminating dust mites. Also, it deodorize bad smells, decomposes formaldehyde, a major cause of sick house syndrome, and improves memorization and concentration. Simply put, phytoncide is the heaven-sent medicine of forest. Phytoncide is highly effective in decomposing harmful chemical substances such as formaldehyde or cigarette smoke, and in air freshening to deodorize bad smells of food waste, sweat, mildew, or sewers. (better when sprayed directly to the spot)

Effects of Phytoncide