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The smell of grass can be relaxing.
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Bobo.id – If friends have ever helped parents mow the lawn on the page, then friends will recognize typical smell of grass freshly cut.
The smell of grass freshly cut is said to be good for brain health, lo!
Wow, how could that be, huh?
Chemically, the distinctive smell of freshly cut grass is produced by volatile substances composed of carbon molecules.
These volatile substances are produced by grass plants as a by-product of metabolism.
When plant tissue is exposed, such as eaten by animals or cut, these volatile substances will evaporate and mix with the air, resulting in the distinctive smell of freshly cut grass.
Effect of Plant Volatile Substances on the Brain
Volatile substances produced grass it affects our brain.
Researchers have found that the volatile substances of freshly cut grass can help the brain relax and make them cheerful.
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This is because the volatile substances inhaled will affect the part of the brain that regulates alertness and memory.
The part of the brain that regulates alertness is the amygdala.
The amygdala functions to regulate actions so that we avoid potential dangers.
While the memory is regulated by the hippocampus which continues to function to store and process memories.
Well, the existence of the amygdala and hippocampus keeps our brain alert from potential harm.
However, if we are too active, we will not always be anxious, afraid, and dizzy.
Well, this volatile substance has a calming effect on the amygdala and hippocampus by decreasing their activity.
Therefore, smelling the distinctive smell of freshly cut grass will make us relax and more relaxed, friends.
Interesting Facts about Volatile Substances
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Uniquely, because of its function that helps us to relax, the smell of grass can even be used as perfume, lo!
The name of this grass-smelling perfume is called Mow water which is used for a relaxing aroma.
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There is a grass-scented perfume for relaxation, lo!
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In addition to grass, it turns out that this volatile substance is also contained in vegetables, friends.
Therefore, we recognize the distinctive smell of vegetables when we cook them.
That is the effect of volatile substances in making our brain more relaxed.
If you want to be more relaxed while doing activities, you can try to help your parents clean the grass in the yard.
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What is the function of the amygdala? |
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Hint: Check page 2! |
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