基于嗅闻实验的热带芳香植物对人体健康影响研究
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1.华南理工大学建筑学院;2.亚热带建筑与城市科学国家重点实验室

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基于多空间尺度的粤港澳湾区城市绿地与局地风气候、居民健康联动影响机理研究,国家自然科学基金项目(面上项目,重点项目,重大项目)


Impact of Tropical Aromatic Plants on Human Health: Insights from an Olfactory Experiment
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School of Architecture, South China University of Technology

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    芳香植物具有一定的自然疗愈力。传统芳香植物如茉莉、栀子、薰衣草等对人体健康影响已经展开一定数量研究,但是热带芳香植物对人体健康的影响研究尚不多见。通过嗅闻实验,研究广藿香( Pogostemon cablin)、柠檬香茅(Cymbopogon citratus)、鼠尾草(Salvia japonica)三种典型热带芳香植物,自然香气对人体在压力应激状态下生理指标的恢复效果,探究其对恢复性的影响效应。实验设计分别设置三个测试植物组,分为基础、应激、嗅闻/静坐三个阶段,在各阶段分别测量并记录受试者的皮肤电导反应(SCR)、收缩压(SBP)、舒张压(DBP)、心率(HR)数据,并进行统计分析。研究结果表明,柠檬香茅在降低SCR、SBP、HR等方面表现最显著,且具备持续缓解效果;广藿香对SCR、SBP、DBP指标的短期下降作用明显;而鼠尾草的恢复性整体效应相对较弱。三种芳香植物均具有恢复应激状态下血压、皮电、心率等生理指标的作用,可在不同程度上效缓解压力,舒缓身心。研究证实了广藿香、柠檬香茅、鼠尾草热带芳香植物具有影响人体健康的积极作用,在康复花园等疗愈性的环境建设中可以采用这些品种来实现舒缓身心的目标。

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    Aromatic plants possess inherent therapeutic properties that contribute to physiological and psychological well-being. While traditional aromatic species such as jasmine, gardenia, and lavender have been extensively studied for their effects on human health, research on tropical aromatic plants remains limited and underexplored. To address this gap, the present study employed an olfactory exposure experiment to examine the restorative effects of natural volatiles emitted by three representative tropical aromatic plants—patchouli (Pogostemon cablin), lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus), and sage (Salvia japonica)—on key physiological indicators in individuals experiencing stress. The experimental design included three plant-specific test groups and followed a standardized three-phase protocol: baseline, stress induction, and olfactory exposure/rest. Throughout each phase, physiological responses—including skin conductance response (SCR), systolic blood pressure (SBP), diastolic blood pressure (DBP), and heart rate (HR)—were systematically recorded and subjected to rigorous statistical analysis. Results demonstrated that lemongrass elicited the most pronounced reductions in SCR, SBP, and HR, with effects persisting throughout the recovery phase, indicating sustained stress-mitigating capacity. Patchouli induced significant short-term declines in SCR, SBP, and DBP, suggesting rapid but transient physiological modulation. In comparison, sage produced a comparatively modest restorative response across all measured parameters. Nevertheless, all three plant species effectively facilitated the recovery of stress-induced autonomic dysregulation, demonstrating measurable improvements in cardiovascular and sympathetic nervous system activity. These findings collectively confirm that patchouli, lemongrass, and sage exert beneficial physiological effects under stress conditions, supporting their potential integration into therapeutic landscapes such as rehabilitation gardens, where olfactory stimuli can be strategically employed to promote holistic mind-body restoration.

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  • 收稿日期:2025-09-21
  • 最后修改日期:2025-12-13
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