The smell of jasmine replaces valium

The sweet smell of jasmine has almost the same calming effect on our body, like Valium. Jasmine has a positive effect on the nervous system, thus causing no side effects, as scientists have found.

Laboratory tests conducted by scientists from the German Ruhr University, headed by Prof. Hanns Hutt revealed that the smells of jasmine   They have an amazing calming force. Experts cells filled with mice jasmine flowers, and after a while the rodents are so relaxed that even ceased all activity, sitting "baldet" in the corner.

It was found that mice with air inhaled into the lungs of the molecule the smell of jasmine Which are then entered into their brains. Brain scans of the mice showed that the rodents affect the substance GABA   (γ-Aminobutyric acid - the major inhibitory neurotransmitter of the central nervous system), whose effects on neural cells grew through repeatedly the smell of jasmine . GABA   eliminated in mice concern, contributing to the establishment of a relaxed and peaceful state.

According to Professor Hutt, his research data is another proof of the scientific validity of aromatherapy. And if a few German scientists will be able to change the chemical structure of molecules of smell (of this, they now work), the effect of jasmine on   nervous system   It will be even stronger.

The researchers tested the effect on receptors GABA   hundreds of different odors. Only the jasmine calming effect increased more than five times. It worked on a flower nervous system   mice and humans as much as sedatives, sleeping pills and relaxants. But unlike all of these drugs, Jasmine does not cause side effects such as depression, dizziness, hypotension, muscle weakness and loss of coordination.

"We have discovered a new class of receptor modulators GABA - Says Professor Hutt. - Jasmine showed a surprisingly powerful effect in combating anxiety and aggression. "

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