Scents modulate anxiety levels, but electroencephalographic and electrocardiographic assessments could diverge from subjective reports: a pilot study

Scents can influence anxiety, including that experienced in clinical environments. This study examined the effects of two distinct aromas: lavender, a fragrance widely recognized for its calming properties, and African stone, a musky and relatively unfamiliar scent. Twenty healthy participants under...

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Published in:	Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience
Main Authors:	Marina Morozova, Irina Gabrielyan, Daria Kleeva, Victoria Efimova, Mikhail Lebedev
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-09-01
Subjects:	anxiety dentistry aromatherapy hyraceum lavender EEG
Online Access:	https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnbeh.2025.1534716/full