抄録
The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of Olfactory Stimulus used aromas during load of stress on the changes of physiological index. Subjects are 14 healthy adults (6 female, 8 male) who have no olfactory defects, and ages are 25.7±5.7 (Mean±SD). SpO2, HR, SBP&DBP, SPL are estimated as physiological index. Krapelin test (in Japanese) to load stress are used. Aromas used in the experiment are Rosemary operating on the sympathetic nerve and Lavender operating on the parasympathetic nerve. Change of HR is significantly (p<0.05) represented before and after inhalation of aromas. SBP is also significantly (p<0.05) decreased before and after inhalation of aromas. Both SpO2 and DBP are not significantly changed. The results show that the analysis of physiological index in stress loading suggests the aromas have effect on the autonomic nervous activity. It is suggested that the aromas are effective in stress management.
