Cut grass perfume de-stresses and relaxes
Boffins have created a perfume which they claim makes the wearer happier and less stressed ... and smell like freshly cut grass.Serenascent, dubbed 'Eau de grass' is the result of a seven year project by researchers at The University of Queensland in Australia.
Working on the scientific fact that cutting grass releases chemicals containing stress-relieving properties, the team wanted to produce a way for people to recreate this on a daily basis.
They decided that a perfume was the best way to do it, and started developing Serenascent which recreates these chemicals and is said to work by directly impacting the amygdala and the hippocampus parts of the brain.
Researchers claim their spray regulates these areas, leaving you less stressed. Meanwhile, using the Britney Spears perfume 'Believe' just leaves friends believing you are a sap who is easily taken in by marketing and a celebrity name.
Dr Lavidis said he first had the idea for Serenascent on a memorable trip to Yosemite National Park in America more than 20 years ago.
"Three days in the park felt like a three-month holiday," he said.
"I didn't realise at the time that it was the actual combination of feel good chemicals released by the pine trees, the lush vegetation and the cut grass that made me feel so relaxed.
"Years later my neighbour commented on the wonderful smell of cut grass after I had mowed the lawn and it all started to click into place."
The researchers added that wearing the perfume could even help combat serious conditions like high blood pressure, heart problems and memory loss, which can all come about because of prolonged stress.
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"Three days in the park felt like a three-month holiday," he said.
"I didn't realise at the time that it was the actual combination of feel good chemicals released by the pine trees, the lush vegetation and the cut grass that made me feel so relaxed.
"Years later my neighbour commented on the wonderful smell of cut grass after I had mowed the lawn and it all started to click into place."
The researchers added that wearing the perfume could even help combat serious conditions like high blood pressure, heart problems and memory loss, which can all come about because of prolonged stress.
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The University of Queensland
