Forest Therapy | Bathing | Shinrin Yoku - Scientific Studies

Shinrin-Yoku (Forest Bathing) and Nature Therapy: A State-of-the-Art Review. 

Hansen, M. M., Jones, R., & Tocchini, K. (2017). 

International journal of environmental research and public health, 14(8), 851. 

https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph14080851

Forest Bathing Enhances Human Natural Killer Activity and Expression of Anti-Cancer Proteins. 

 Li Q, Morimoto K, Nakadai A, et al. 

International Journal of Immunopathology and Pharmacology. April 2007:3-8. 

doi:10.1177/03946320070200S202

Physiological Effects of Shinrin-yoku (Taking in the Atmosphere of the

Forest)—Using Salivary Cortisol and Cerebral Activity as Indicators

 Park B J, et al. 

Journal of Physiological Anthropology. 2007(26):123-128. 

doi: 10.2114/jpa2.26.123

Psychological benefits of walking through forest areas

Song C, et al. 

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. December 2018(15):2804-2815. 

doi: 10.3390 

Blood pressure-lowering effect of Shinrin-yoku (Forest bathing): a systematic review and meta-analysis

 Ideno Y, et al. 

BioMed Central Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2017:17-409. 

doi: 10.1186/s12906-017-1912-z

Analysis of Individual Variations in Autonomic Responses to Urban and Forest Environments

Kobayashi H, et al. 

Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2017:1-7. 

doi: 10.1155/2015/671094

Benefits of Group Walking in Forests for People with Significant Mental Ill Health

 Iwata Y, et al. 

Ecopsychology. March 2016:16-26. 

doi: 10.1089/eco.2015.0045

Effect of forest bathing trips on human immune function

Li Qing

Environmental Health and Preventative Medicine. January 2010 (1):9 - 17. 

doi: 10.1007/s12199-008-0068-3

The physiological effects of Shinrin-yoku (taking in the forest

atmosphere or forest bathing): evidence from field experiments

in 24 forests across Japan

Park, B J, et al.

Environmental Health and Preventative Medicine. July 2010:18-26. 

doi:10.1007/s12199-009-0086-9

The Effects of a Campus Forest-Walking Program on Undergraduate and Graduate Students' Physical and Psychological Health

Bang K S, et al.

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2017(14):728-741. 

doi:10.3390/ijerph14070728