Shinrin-Yoku^™ Uses and Benefits

Shinrin-Yoku is a Japanese concept, meaning “forest bathing.” Forest bathing is the act of immersing oneself in the atmosphere of the forest, connecting with nature in search of inner peace and greater well-being. Researched and crafted with the utmost care, dōTERRA has developed Shinrin-Yoku essential oil blend—a blend of CPTG Certified Pure Tested Grade® essential oils that contain the same wellness-promoting compounds found in forest air.

Shinrin-Yoku essential oil blend brings the rejuvenating essence of lush forests right into your home. You only have to close your eyes and let the aroma transport your senses to a deep forest scape. Bring the aroma of Shinrin-Yoku into your living space to create a sanctuary of calmness and tranquility.

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What Does Shinrin-Yoku Mean?

In Japanese, shinrin means “forest” and yoku means “bath.” Forest bathing can be as simple as going out among the trees and soaking in the sensations of being outdoors. Decades of research and recent studies indicate that spending time in a forest with mindful intention likely has a significantly positive impact on our well-being.

The next time you wish you were sitting in a grove of trees and sunshine, close your eyes, diffuse some Shinrin-Yoku, and enjoy the next best thing. Let this blend transform your space into a peaceful oasis, immersing your senses in the serenity of nature.

Learn more at Shinrin-Yoku: How to Forest Bathe.

How Do I Use Shinrin-Yoku?

1. Personal Aroma: Combine Shinrin-Yoku blend with a carrier oil and apply to pulse points for an inspiring personal aroma.
2. Green Space: Designate a corner or room in your home with direct natural light and adorn it with green, living plants, as well as an essential oil diffuser. Diffuse Shinrin-Yoku each time you spend time in this space.
3. Massage: Add a few drops of Shinrin-Yoku to lotion or a carrier oil and rub into your neck and shoulders for a rejuvenating massage aroma.
4. Meditation: Apply Shinrin-Yoku blend on wrists and the bottoms of your feet or inhale directly from the bottle for a centering, green, aroma while meditating or journaling.
5. Diffusion: Add three to four drops of Shinrin-Yoku blend to your favourite diffuser to create clear and fresh surroundings.

Fun Facts

The practice of shinrin-yoku, or forest bathing, originated and was named by the Japanese Forest Agency in the early 1980s as a process for disconnecting from technology to relax and unwind.

In 2004, the Japanese Society of Forest Therapy was founded to conduct evidence-based health research on the positive effects of forest bathing.

Essential Oils in Shinrin-Yoku

The Shinrin-Yoku blend includes distilled Lemon essential oil (as opposed to traditional cold-pressed Lemon), Patchouli, Magnolia, Siberian Fir, Cypress, Cardamom, Hinoki, Lavandin, Pink Grapefruit, Geranium, and Lemon Petitgrain essential oils, creating a unique aroma that is woody, citrusy, and floral.

The essential oils in this blend were chosen for their terpene content. Terpenes, also known as phytoncides, are a type of chemical compound found in the essential oils of some plants and are specifically associated with the benefits of forest bathing.

• Lemon oil is rich in the terpenes, limonene and β-pinene, and offers an uplifting and invigorating aroma.
• Patchouli oil has a distinct, woodsy aroma that encourages a balanced, calming atmosphere.
• Magnolia oil is invitingly sweet, soft, and soothing thanks to its richness in the terpene constituent, linalool.
• Siberian Fir oil has a high concentration of bornyl acetate and the terpene α-pinene, which contribute to its calming, relaxing, and woody aroma.
• Cypress oil is rich in the terpene α-pinene and has a fresh, clean woodland aroma.
• Cardamom oil is high in the terpenes 1,8-cineole, which gives it a profoundly refreshing aroma and cooling effect when applied to the skin.
• Hinoki oil is a Japanese wood high in α-pinene and offers and airy, forest-like scent.
• Lavandin oil is rich in camphor and is similar to Lavender oil with its fresh, floral aroma.
• Grapefruit oil produces a pleasant and refreshing scent with uplifting concentrations of limonene.
• Geranium oil contains high levels of the terpenes citronellol and geraniol, which contribute to its calming aromatic properties.
• Lemon Petitgrain oil contains the terpenes linalyl acetate and linalool and offers a calming, uplifting, refreshing aroma.

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