{"id":4744,"date":"2023-10-02T21:28:36","date_gmt":"2023-10-02T21:28:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/starapravda.com.ua\/?p=4744"},"modified":"2023-10-05T14:39:06","modified_gmt":"2023-10-05T14:39:06","slug":"karpatski-hvojni-lisy-czilyushhi-vlastyvosti","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/starapravda.com.ua\/en\/blog\/karpatski-hvojni-lisy-czilyushhi-vlastyvosti\/","title":{"rendered":"Carpathian coniferous forests: healing properties"},"content":{"rendered":"

“Mountains or sea?” \u2014 this question often arises for those planning a vacation. If you consider all the factors, such as a beautiful landscape, clean air, a mild climate, and the absence of heat in summer, the choice is clear \u2014 the Carpathians! It is here that ideal conditions have been created not only for rest but also for health improvement. Let’s find out in detail why it is useful to walk in the forest and which conifers are common in the Carpathians.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Recreation areas in the mountains<\/h2>\n

Since ancient times, the mountain climate has been valued for its healing properties. Even during the times of the Austrian Empire, sanatoriums where aristocrats rested to overcome diseases of the respiratory system worked on the territory of the mountains. Although a lot of time has passed, the Ukrainian Carpathians still attract tourists. It is a large recreational area. Here, at any resort, you can restore your strength and improve your well-being since there are only mountain springs and forests around. Each <\/span>coniferous tree of the Carpathians<\/span> emits special substances into the air called phytoncides, which contain useful substances.<\/span><\/p>\n

As for mountain springs, there are many places with healing mineral water on the territory of the mountains. For example, Yaremche, Truskavets, etc. Also, travelers often choose balneological resorts with thermal springs. They contribute to the treatment of diseases of the skin, heart, and musculoskeletal system. The combination of balneological springs with healing air filled with oxygen and essential oils has a beneficial effect on individual systems and the body as a whole. In addition, <\/span>coniferous trees of the Carpathians<\/span> are not only healing (pine, fir, spruce, etc.) but also have a positive effect on well-being. Long-lived beech is another <\/span>coniferous tree common in the Carpathians<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Healing properties of mountain air<\/h2>\n

Coniferous forests of Ukraine<\/span> saturate the air with phytoncides, which have an antiseptic and cleansing effect. They are even able to tame the causative agent of tuberculosis. Therefore, most sanatoriums specializing in respiratory diseases are located in coniferous forests.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you want to achieve the maximum health effect, plan your vacation in the Carpathians for the second half of spring. The highest concentration of phytoncides is observed in May. Walking through an alpine coniferous forest helps with:<\/span><\/p>\n