Impress Group Does the scent of sweet osmanthus have a diet effect? ​​”Yamakei Bunko: The Secrets of Fragr ant Plants: The Science of Fragrance and Humans” is now on sale, revealing the secrets of the fragrances of 63 types of plants through science

[Impress Group] Does the scent of sweet osmanthus have a diet effect? ​​The secrets of the fragrances of 63 types of plants are revealed through science in the new book “Yamakei Bunko: The Secrets of Fragrant Plants: The Science of Fragrance and Humans”! ​
Impress Holdings Corporation Press Release: September 11, 2025 To Members of the Media Does the scent of sweet osmanthus have a diet effect? ​​The secrets of the fragrances of 63 types of plants are revealed through science in “Yamakei Bunko: The Secrets of Fragrant Plants: The Science of Fragrance and Humans,” now on sale! Yamakei Bunko: The Secrets of Fragrant Plants – The Science of Fragrance and Humans (Yamakei Bunko).
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“Why does the scent of sweet osmanthus have a diet effect?” “The true nature of the onion scent that brings tears to your eyes.” “What is the sensory organ that only people who hate the smell of cilantro have?” “The scent of rush grass used in tatami mats has a relaxing effect.” “Lilies control the timing of scent release.” This book explains the secrets of the fragrances of 63 familiar plants, based on scientific evidence. In a collaboration between a botanist and a neuroscientist, authors of the best-selling book “Plants Are Amazing” (Chuko Shinsho), this book delves into the secrets of why plants emit fragrances and how these scents affect our minds and bodies, using scientific knowledge to provide an easy-to-understand explanation. Photos of all plants have been added for the paperback edition, making it even easier to read. This book is a paperback version of the 2021 book “The Secrets of Fragrant Plants.” For this paperback, new photos of all 63 plant species have been added. An index function has been added so you can find the page on which a plant of interest is located based on the photo.
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/5875/6842/5875-6842-a5deaae35b720511bc56885b7295db52-2472×1754.jpg 【Product Details】 Title: Yamakei Bunko: The Secrets of Fragrant Plants: The Science of Fragrance and Humans Authors: Osamu Tanaka and Kunikazu Tanji Price: ¥1,100 (¥1,000 10% tax) Release Date: September 11, 2025 Specifications: Paperback version/text 304 pages https://www.yamakei.co.jp/products/2825050240.html [Author Profile] Tanaka Osamu / Born in 1947. Completed his doctoral studies at the Faculty of Agriculture, Kyoto University. After serving as a postdoctoral researcher at the Smithsonian Institution in the United States, he is currently a distinguished visiting professor and professor emeritus at Konan University. His specialty is plant physiology. His numerous publications include “Plants are Amazing” and “The Secrets of Plants” (both published by Chuokoron-Shinsha), “Cherishing Japanese Flowers: How to Enjoy the Four Seasons of Reiwa” (published by Chuokoron-Shinsha), and “Plants are Delicious” (published by Chikuma Shinsho). Kunikazu Tanji / Born in 1969. He completed a master’s course at the University of Tokyo Graduate School of Agriculture and Life Sciences. He served as a postdoctoral fellow in the Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Texas and at MD Anson Cancer Center in the US, and is currently an assistant professor in the Department of Neuropathology at the Hirosaki University Graduate School of Medicine. His specialty was molecular neuropathology. He passed away in 2023. His co-authored works include “Why are plants poisonous?” (Gentosha Shinsho) and “Multiple system atrophy and autophagy: Neurology” (Kagaku Hyoronsha). 【Contents】 1. Rejuvenating and Dieting Fragrance 2. Osmanthus / Rose / Lily of the Valley / Vanilla / Grapefruit / Rosemary / Orange 3. A sensual scent that seduces with charm 4. Gardenia / Chestnut / Plum / Moonflower / Lily / Ylang-ylang 5. A familiar scent that brings a relaxing effect 6. Daphne / Tea / Pine / Camphor / Rush / Coffee Tree / Mugwort / Apple / Jasmine 7. Scent that repels viruses and bacteria 8. Japanese cypress / eucalyptus / lilac / perilla / bamboo / katsura / cypress & hinoki cypress 9. An excellent fragrance that supports your health 10. Tachibana / Garlic / Bell Pepper / Parsley & Celery / Japanese Pepper / Oak / Calamus / Lavender / Lime 11. Speaking of incredibly versatile fragrances… 12. Yuzu / Lemon / Sudachi / Kabosu / Myoga / Mitsuba / Pepper / Wasabi / Mustard 13. The Truth Behind Unfortunate Scents Cyclamen / Honeysuckle / Houttuynia Cordata / Rafflesia / Titan Arum / Pitcher Plant / Onion / Cilantro / Ginkgo Chapter 8: Secret Fragrance to Protect You and Your Friends Lima Bean / Cabbage / Mint / Tomato / Cherry
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