Is it really healthier to sleep in a stone pine bed? Beds made of stone pine wood promise a particularly restful sleep – the wood's essential oils are attributed with a calming effect. But can these beds deliver what they promise?
Properties of stone pine wood
Stone pine has a particularly pleasant scent that lasts for years. The pinosylvin it contains gives stone pine wood an antibacterial effect. In addition, it has a biocidal effect against moths and insects, which is why wardrobes made of stone pine wood are particularly suitable. Especially in the bedroom, natural furniture made of stone pine is considered soothing – this is said to ensure a calmer and more restful sleep.
Effect on body and mind
The positive effects on sleep were proven in a small scientific study by Human Research GmbH in Graz. A bed made of stone pine has a heart-saving effect, so that the heart saves an average of 3,500 beats per day, which corresponds to one hour of heart work. This has a very positive effect on general well-being and promotes the so-called deep sleep phase. This leads to a refreshed, revitalized, and significantly healthier general state of well-being. Because the heartbeat calms down, the body finds its way to inner peace and serenity more easily. The essential oils propolis and limosan are responsible for this.
The experienced experts from Die Køje, who manufacture stone pine beds, know that this study is not completely recognized. However, individual customer experiences show what kind of effect on sleep can be felt. A healthy sleep is a basic prerequisite for cell repair and renewal. The essential oils of the stone pine also have a harmonizing effect. The body regenerates during sleep and recharges its batteries for the coming day. But it is not only the body that is sustainably strengthened – the newly gained energy also strengthens the soul. Weather sensitivity, headaches, and similar symptoms can be reduced and sometimes completely eliminated by a stone pine bed. International studies have also investigated the effects of alpha-pinene and 3-carene. Both essential oils are contained in pine trees and have shown a positive influence on sleep in animal experiments. Since the stone pine belongs to the pine family and has similar compounds, a connection between stone pine wood and restful sleep is also considered very likely.
Advantages of a stone pine bed
Numerous studies prove that people who sleep poorly in the long term are more susceptible to illness. Sleep is the most important resource for the regeneration and healing of the body. Life energy is gradually depleted during the day and finally rebuilt at night. Sleep is not a passive, but an active process. Researchers,like the chronobiologist Moser, who has been studying sleep and the internal clock for years, have found that in a first sleep phase the brain is cleansed and in a second phase the experiences of the day are processed. A bed made of stone pine can promote healthy and restful sleep at this point. Through its essential oils and specific properties, it calms the organism and ensures nocturnal relaxation. A reduction in heart rate makes it easier to fall asleep and prevents sleep disorders. Nocturnal recovery is also deeper and ensures significantly better recovery for both the body and the mind. It was also found that stone pine wood allows the cardiovascular system to react better to changing air pressure, which can reduce the symptoms of weather sensitivity with a stone pine bed.
Conclusion for the stone pine bed
Studies show that stone pine wood has a calming effect on the body, can lower the heart rate, and reduces symptoms of weather sensitivity. Anyone who combines a bed made of stone pine with the right mattress and a suitable slatted frame has the best prerequisites for a good and restful sleep. However, it should be noted that there is no larger-scale study for this yet and the medical effects are not clearly proven.
