Effects of forest bathing (Shinrin-yoku) in stressed people.

Aim: This study aims to explore the physiological effect of forest bathing on stress management.

Methods: A total of 29 volunteers participated in this pre-post design, which lacked a control group. Several physiological parameters were recorded, including heart rate (HR), heart rate variability (HRV), electrodermal activity (EDA), blood pressure (BP), immunoglobulin A (IGA), and salivary cortisol (sCort).