For many people, it's hard to imagine everyday life without a car. As we spend several times a day in our own car, it should at least smell good. However, scented trees and similar products contain chemical fragrances that can cause headaches, nausea and even allergies. In addition, scented trees have long been suspected of increasing the risk of cancer*, especially in combination with smoking in the car.
A healthier and natural alternative, which also produces less waste, are scented stones for the car and various DIY options with natural essential oils.
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1. car fragrance stones
The car fragrance stone set from Casida provides natural room fragrancing in the car. The elegant medallion made of stainless steel is a real eye-catcher - it is attached to the car ventilation with a clip and can be opened from the side. Simply apply a few drops of essential oil or your favorite perfume to the 10 felt pads supplied. This allows you to enjoy your favorite fragrance on the go or benefit from the many effects of essential oils. Incidentally, the felt pads come in different colors so that you can quickly distinguish the selected fragrances. The car fragrance stone from Casida provides a natural and pleasant scent in the car and is available in two designs: you can choose between the Flower of Life and the Tree of Life.
2. DIY alternatives to the miracle tree
Essential oils are a natural way to neutralize bad odours. They also ensure a pleasant and long-lasting freshness in the car. The different fragrances leave nothing to be desired. For example, you can choose between pine needle, clove, myrtle, eucalyptus and many other scents.
There are also different DIY variants that, in combination with essential oils, provide a pleasant fragrance in the car, such as
- Clothespin: Simply put the desired essential oil on a wooden clothespin and attach it to a ventilation slot. The essential oil will release quickly and provide a natural and pleasant fragrance. To protect the plastic surfaces, you can also attach the clothespin to the rear-view mirror with a piece of tape.
- Fragrance sachet: You can also simply mix a few drops of essential oil of your choice and a few tablespoons of baking soda and put them on the scented sachet - and you've brought natural freshness into your car.
3. sources & further links
- WELT report "Scented trees in cars increase the risk of cancer" available online at welt.de
- Report by Kölnische Rundschau "Doctors warn - this is how toxic the colorful scented trees in cars are" available online at rundschau-online.de
Important note / disclaimer: As pharmacists, we share our pharmaceutical expertise and wealth of naturopathic experience in the Casida guide. An individual diagnosis and consultation is necessary in every case. Therefore, this offer cannot replace medical advice. It is not intended to treat, cure or prevent any disease. It is not a substitute for medication or other treatments prescribed by a doctor.
