is composed of over 30 kinds of plant essential oil (Phytoncide) that resembles the atmosphere to the virgin forest in Japan’s Yaku-island. At Yaku-island, emission of Phytoncide to the air is around 10 times more than a natural forest.

Phytoncide is a natural antibiotic substance that trees and plants radiate into the air to protect themselves from harmful insects or micro-organism. Most widely known method to breathe in Phytoncide is to visit dense forest and take a forest bath.

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RELAXATION EFFECT

Phytoncide cure damaged body and spirit and bring the human body back to the initial healthy condition by heightening the immunity and natural healing process. Phytonα can emit “Forest Air” which makes you relax and refresh. Test is conducted by monitoring testees who stay at room with Phytonα emitted for 15 minutes, followed by measuring their pulse and perspiration. The value shown above is relative a figure after 15 minutes based on 100 value of before the test.

REPELLENT & ANTI-BACTERIA EFFECT

Phytonα, which is emitted from coniferous tree such as Japanese cedar, pine tree, Japanese cypress or broadleaf tree like eucalyptus and oak tree has anti-bacteria effect and insect repellent effect. It is scientifically proved by Professor Nakajima of Kinki University in Japan that the product has repellent effect for harmful insects.

ODOR REMOVAL EFFECT

Old wisdom says animal’s death does not create odor in dense forest. In fact Phytonα can neutralize odor as Phytoncide decompose unpleasant odor and purify the air. The merit of Phytoncide as a deodorant is that it can also refresh air by providing forest-like atmosphere at the same time.

Methyl Mercaptane = Rotten onion’s smell Ammonia = Simulative bad smell Trimethylamine = Staled fish smell

Practical Usage of Phytoncide in Japanese Tradition Japanese wine’s cask made of cedar can preserve wine from decay while generating wine mellow. Rice cake wrapped in an oak or sakura leaf has anti-bacteria effect. In traditional Sushi restaurant, the counter is made of hinoki tree which has antibacterial effect. Wasabi and tea leaves also have strong antibacterial effect so that people can minimize the risks of food poisoning caused by colon bacillus etc. It is said that Japanese traditional house made of wooden material such as hinoki tree keeps harmful insects such as termites and mosquito away.