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[Sedative effect of lavender during physical loads]
Gigiena I Sanitariia
|February 10, 2018
Summary
Lavender oil inhalation aids cardiovascular recovery after exercise. This aromatherapy helps students
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular Physiology
- Sports Science
- Complementary Medicine
Background:
- The cardiovascular system's response to physical exertion is a key area of study in sports science.
- Understanding recovery mechanisms post-exercise is crucial for optimizing training and performance.
- Aromatherapy, particularly with essential oils, is explored for its potential physiological effects.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the impact of lavender oil inhalation on the cardiovascular system's functional state in students after bicycle exercise.
- To assess the recovery dynamics of heart rate variability (HRV) parameters following exercise and aromatherapy.
- To determine if lavender oil can mitigate the stress response induced by physical activity.
Main Methods:
- Participants underwent bicycle ergometry (Proteus Pec 3320) followed by cold inhalation of lavender oil.
- Electrocardiogram (ECG) recordings were analyzed using variation pulsometry to assess cardiac rhythm parameters.
- Measurements were taken before exercise, immediately after exercise with aromatherapy, and during the post-exercise recovery period.
Main Results:
- Bicycle exercise without intervention led to significant deviations in heart rhythm parameters.
- These deviations persisted into the post-exercise recovery period in the control group.
- Lavender oil inhalation demonstrated a sedative effect, reducing sympathetic influence on heart rate and promoting faster recovery.
Conclusions:
- Lavender oil aromatherapy can positively influence the cardiovascular system's recovery after exercise.
- The sedative effect of lavender oil aids in normalizing heart rhythm parameters post-physical activity.
- Aromatherapy with lavender oil may enhance the body's tolerance to stress factors encountered during exercise recovery.
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