Kokedama and essential oils had a relaxing psychophysiological effect on Taiwanese women during the COVID-19 pandemic
Journal
Explore (New York, N.Y.)
Date Issued
2023-09-26
Author(s)
Abstract
During the COVID-19 pandemic, we designed an indoor nature activity program for citizens with a relaxing effect similar to forest bathing to promote their physical and mental health. We integrated an indoor horticultural activity (Kokedama) with the breathing of Pseudotsuga menziesii (P. menziesii) and Lavandula angustifolia (L. angustifolia) essential oils (EOs) with the goal of creating a nature-inspired environment in an indoor setting where participants would feel as if immersed in a forest atmosphere.
Subjects
Emotional status; Essential oils; Psychophysiological status; Relaxing effect
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Type
journal article