- Essential oil of lavender inhibited the decreased attention during a long-term task in humans.
Essential oil of lavender inhibited the decreased attention during a long-term task in humans.
Bioscience, biotechnology, and biochemistry (2008-07-08)
Kuniyoshi Shimizu, Mayumi Gyokusen, Shingo Kitamura, Takahiro Kawabe, Tomoaki Kozaki, Keita Ishibashi, Ryusuke Izumi, Wataru Mizunoya, Koichiro Ohnuki, Ryuichiro Kondo
PMID18603803
ABSTRACT
This study examined the effects of odors on sustained attention during a vigilance task. Two essential oils (lavender and eucalyptus) and two materials (l-menthol and linalyl acetate) were compared with a control. The increase in reaction time was significantly lower with lavender than with the control. The results suggest that the administration of lavender helped to maintain sustained attention during the long-term task.