Physiological relaxation and increased working speed induced by volatile organic compounds emitted from interior walls made of Kagawa hinoki Japanese cypress (Chamaecyparis obtusa)
Fumi Kishida,
Kazuki Tani,
Taisuke Nakashima
et al.
Abstract:Since ancient times, Japanese cypress timber (Chamaecyparis obtusa; 'hinoki' in Japanese) has been highly valued in Japan. Because of its beautiful color and fragrance, this timber has been widely used as houses and furniture materials. Scientific evidence on the effect of the usage of hinokis' timber especially from Kagawa’s area as a building material toward human psychophysiological response has yet to be reported. The current study examined participants' psychophysiological responses to volatile organic co… Show more
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