Measuring and Visualizing Changes in Fatigue and Stress through "AROMA NITEKIMEISOU" The latest results of the measurement by the fatigue stress meter at the "TERACARE(Temple Care) Art & Femtec Kyoto 2024" were presented.

MIWAIKEHATA Corporation (Location: Daito-shi, Osaka; President: Miwa Ikehata) and Japan Aromatherapy Creation Organization (Location: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President: Miwa Ikehata) measured the effects of "AROMA NITEKIMEISOU" on stress reduction and fatigue recovery before and after the session at the World Heritage Ninna-ji Temple, "TERACARE(Temple Care) Art & Femtech Kyoto 2024" (November 16 and 17, 2012). Miwa Ikehata measured the effects of "AROMA NITEKIMEISOU" on stress reduction and fatigue recovery before and after the session using the "Fatigue Stress Meter MF100"* at the "TERACARE(Temple Care) Art & Femtec Kyoto 2024" (November 16 and 17) held at Ninna-ji Temple, a World Heritage site. As a result, the effect of "AROMA NITEKIMEISOU" on the autonomic nervous system was visualized, and many participants showed a refreshing effect on their body and mind. (* Courtesy of Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd.)

AROMA NITEKIMEISOU

＜What is "AROMA NITEKIMEISOU"?

It is a new meditation method devised by Miwa Ikehata that combines mental health and social contribution by incorporating the spirit of "self-benefit and altruism" into daily life, in which one takes care of oneself while caring for others. By using the first drop to heal and regulate your own mind and the second drop to pray for peace for others and the world, you can experience a special moment to regulate your mind.

■Measurement Method and Results

Heart rate intervals before and after the AROMA NITEKIMEISOU were measured on 44 subjects using the "Fatigue Stress Meter MF100". The measurement results are as follows (Table 1)

Positive change: 86% (38 subjects) showed a clear change in stress and fatigue.

　Positive change (increased power): 61% (27 subjects) showed improved concentration and vitality.

　Relaxation effect (with relaxation): 52% (23 participants) reached a state of deep relaxation.

No positive change or relaxation effect was observed in 14% (6 subjects).

Table 1: Number of subjects

This result confirms that the AROMA NITEKIMEISOU has a positive impact on a wide range of people, but also confirms that positive changes were not observed in some of the subjects.

■Analysis of individual cases

Case 1: Mental and physical activation and stress reduction

Subject A (50s, female) showed the following changes. (Figure 1)

Autonomic nerve balance (L/H): 3.51 → 0.8 (significant improvement to a state of parasympathetic dominance)

Deviation of autonomic function (D-SCORE): 49→72 (improvement)

Figure 1: Graph of measurement results for subject A

→ AROMA NITEKIMEISOU reduced stress and revitalized the body and mind at the same time.

Case 2: Relaxation and improvement of concentration

Subject B (40s, female) showed the following characteristic changes (Figure 2)

Autonomic balance (L/H): 0.85 → 1.21 (moderately improved balance)

● Deviation of autonomic function (D-SCORE): 48→71 (improvement)

Figure 2: Graph of measurement results for subject B

→ Stress relief and improved concentration were achieved in good balance.

Case 3: Deep Relaxation and Improved Balance

Subject C (50s, female) showed the following changes (Figure 3)

Autonomic nerve balance (L/H): 7.41 → 0.97 (improved parasympathetic dominance)

Deviation of autonomic function (D-SCORE): 75→65 (slight decrease)

Figure 3: Graph of measurement results for subject C

→ Deep relaxation effect and stable autonomic balance were confirmed.

■Overall results

From the results of this measurement, it is clear that AROMA NITEKIMEISOU has the following effects on many people.

1. mental and physical activation and stress reduction (subject A)

2. both relaxation and improved concentration (subject B)

3. deep relaxation and improvement of autonomic balance (subject C)

These data objectively support the various functions of aroma, and suggest that the AROMA NITEKIMEISOU is useful for improving the Well-Being of the body and mind.

[Overall summary of measurement results.]

Male/female ratio (Figure 4)

17 males, 27 females

Figure 4: Ratio of male to female subjects

Age distribution (Figure 5)

2 subjects were in their teens, 8 subjects were in their 20s, 4 subjects were in their 30s, 10 subjects were in their 40s, 13 subjects were in their 50s, 5 subjects were in their 60s, and 2 subjects were in their 70s.

Figure 5: Age distribution of subjects

■Process of Measuring the Effect of AROMA NITEKIMEISOU

Pre-meditation measurement → AROMA NITEKIMEISOU session (approx. 5 min) → Post-meditation measurement

AROMA NITEKIMEISOU

Meditation

Scene of participants

Scene of the whole venue

Measurement 1

Measurement 2

Meditation experience

Comments from participants

The following positive responses were received from the participants in the post-measurement survey.

・After the AROMA NITEKIMEISOU, I felt my heart lightened and my stress eased.

・I was able to check my physical condition numerically, which was very convincing.

・The combination of deep breathing and the aroma made me feel warmth in my body.

Future Prospects

The results of this study suggest that AROMA NITEKIMEISOU can help many participants reduce stress and recover from fatigue. The Japan Aromatherapy Creation Organization will continue to conduct further research to promote aroma therapy and develop programs that meet individual needs.

Ninna-ji Temple and AROMA NITEKIMEISOU

About Miwa Ikehata

With the mission of "creating a happy society where all people are filled with the fragrance of nature, both physically and mentally," Miwa Ikehata conducts education and research that enables her to put aromatherapy into practice in society. She also focuses on the development of an aromatherapy business model centered on dispensing pharmacies.

<Major Positions>

Specially Appointed Professor, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Mukogawa Women's University

President, Japan Aromatherapy Creation Organization

Representative Director, MIWAIKEHATA Co.

President, Aroma Licensing College Osaka

Miwa Ikehata

Cooperating Organizations

Mukogawa Women's University / Vegapharma Kurumi Pharmacy / Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. / Art & Technology Village Kyoto (ATVK) Femtec Division / Ninna-ji Temple, head temple of the Omuroha sect of the Shingon sect

Event Summary

The event is planned and hosted by Miwa Ikehata (President of MIWAIKEHATA Co., Ltd. / President of Japan Aroma Therapy Creation Organization), a member of Art & Technology Village Kyoto (ATVK) Femtec Group, and is a special program to heal the mind and body through the five senses and help women find their "own way of life". It offers a special program to help women find "their own way of life" by healing the mind and body through the five senses. The event is an opportunity to sharpen one's senses and experience a luxurious time to face oneself away from the hustle and bustle of daily life in the serene space of Ninna-ji Temple, a World Heritage site.

The event will be held again next year in November 2025.

Event name: TERACARE(Temple Care) Art & Femtec Kyoto 2024

Date ： November 9 (Sat) - 17 (Sun), 2024, 10:00 - 17:00

Venue: Ninna-ji Temple, head temple of the Omuro school of Shingon Buddhism

　　　　　　　33 Omuro-Ouchi, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto 616-8092

Number of visitors ：approx. 5,300

Sponsor : MIWAIKEHATA Co.

Official Website ： https://teracare.jp/

TERACARE(Temple Care)

MIWAIKEHATA Corporation

https://miwaikehata.com/

Japan Aromatherapy Creation Organization (JATCO)

https://www.aromajatco.or.jp/