Psychophysiological Effects of Thorax Wraps With Ginger and Mustard Flour

Sex: All

Ages: 18 Years – 40 Years

Healthy volunteers: Yes

Phase: NA

Enrollment: 19

Sponsor: ARCIM Institute Academic Research in Complementary and Integrative Medicine

Summary

In integrative medicine wraps are applied for different indications. In this study the effects of thorax with ginger and mustard flour are investigated under standardized conditions. Heart rate variability, well being, warmth distribution and respiratory activity of healthy subjects will be measured.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Signed informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: Inflectional disease with body temperature \> 38 °C. Skin damage on the thorax area Known intolerance or hypersensitivity to mustard or ginger products. Heart failure. Asthma bronchiale. Taking medication with influence on heart rate variability ( mainly tricyclic antidepressants and beta blocker). Consumption of coffee or nicotine less than three hours before the intervention. Pregnancy. Deficient knowledge of the German language.

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