Search Results for: olfactory

Inhalation of Japanese cedar (Cryptomeria japonica) wood odor causes psychological relaxation after monotonous work among female participants

Matsubara E, Ohira T Biomedical Research, 2018 ABSTRACT: Essential oils have potential to mitigate stress symptoms and treat symptoms related to mental health. Few studies have investigated the effects of wood-derived aromatics on endocrinological and psychological responses in an actual space. In this study, we evaluated the effects of essential oil derived from Japanese cedar… Read more »

Fast-onset antidepressant potentials of essential oil of herbs (Chinese only)

Du JP, Liu YT, Wu YJ, Wu HH, Xu YT Zhongguo Zhong Yao Za Zhi, 2017 ABSTRACT: The existing antidepressants demonstrated delayed onset of clinical effects, so fast-onset antidepressants are required. Essential oil of herbs showed potentials fast-onset antidepressant potential. First, its aromatic odor can directly activate olfactory nerves; its high lipophilicity causes a high blood-brain barrier… Read more »