Positive physiological effects of touching sugi (Cryptomeria japonica) with the sole of the feet

Abstract In Japanese households, it is customary to walk barefoot on wood floors. This study sought to clarify the physiological effects produced via tactile application of sugi (Cryptomeria japonica) to the sole of the feet, using the brain and autonomic nervous activities as indicators. Twenty-sev...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Harumi Ikei, Yoshifumi Miyazaki
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2020-04-01
Series:Journal of Wood Science
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s10086-020-01876-1