Autonomic Nervous Stimulating Effect
The effect of aromatherapy massage withjasmine oil (Jasminum sambac L., Oleaceae)on humans was investigated. Humanautonomic parameters, i.e. blood pressure,pulse rate, blood oxygen saturation,
breathing rate, and skin temperature, wererecorded as indicators of the arousal levelof the autonomic nervous system. In conclusion, our results demonstrated the stimulating/activating effect of jasmine oil and provide evidence for its use in
aromatherapy for the relief of depression and uplifting mood in humans (41)
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