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Olfactory Fact #406: Little Flowers can pack Prescription-Strength Power

July 13, 2010

A new study from Germany’s Heinrich-Heine University suggests that the fragrance of jasmine acts on gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) receptors, which help to regulate over-excitement in the brain, similarly to such anti-anxiety drugs as valium.

Written by liz · Filed Under Olfactory Facts 

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  1. Personal Care 101 on July 13th, 2010 7:41 pm

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