Benefits of Gardenia jasminoides Ellis's floral volatile components on human emotions and moods.

ABSTRACT: With the advancement of society, there has been an increasing focus on the health status of college students, with plants playing a significant role in the campus environment. Investigating the impact of the aromatic scent of plants on the physical and mental well-being of college students is essential. This study centered on the common indoor potted flower Gardenia jasminoides Ellis to delve into its aroma and the influence of its volatiles on the physical, mental, and emotional recovery of college students. The findings revealed that the subjects in both the olfactory group (G1) and the control group (G2) exhibited a decrease in blood pressure, pulse, β wave power, and skin electrical signal, alongside an increase in α wave power and heart rate variability (HRV) index. Notably, G1 saw a

SUBMITTER: Cai Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11794631 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature