The study examined the effects of watching videos of bamboo forests on 180 Chinese university students, measuring their physiological (like EEG, blood pressure, and pulse) and psychological responses (mood changes).
Physiological indicators showed notable changes within the first minute of viewing, with EEG levels stabilizing, blood pressure significantly dropping after 3 minutes, and skin conductance increasing consistently throughout the viewing period.
The type of bamboo forest influenced the results, with sympodial bamboo reducing tension more effectively and higher canopy density forests leading to lower alpha waves, indicating a more relaxed state for the viewers.