Physiological effects of touching sugi (Cryptomeria japonica) with the palm of the hand

Abstract Wood is used as an interior material in Japan, and it is empirically known that contact with wood induces relaxation in humans. However, evidential data regarding these physiological effects are lacking. In this study, we examined the physiological effects of tactile stimulation based on me...

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Main Authors: Harumi Ikei, Chorong Song, Yoshifumi Miyazaki
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2019-09-01
Series:Journal of Wood Science
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s10086-019-1827-z