文献类型：期刊文献

英文题名：Forest bathing enhances sleep, mood, and immunity: insights from low-latitude evergreen broad-leaved forests

作者：Dai, Xiangheng[1] Liao, Dongteng[2] Ouyang, Jianghua[3] Xiao, Hongwei[1] Tian, Zhongjie[4] Qiu, Liujin[3] Yang, Jinmei[3] Wang, Hao[5,6] Gong, Daocheng[5,6] Li, Zhaojia[7,8] Wang, Xu[7,8] Xu, Yunsong[1] Fang, Xiang[9] Tan, Jianmin[10] Wang, Meixiang[10] Zhou, Beidi[10] Peng, Huagui[3] Peng, Yihua[1] Wu, Qiang[1]

第一作者：Dai, Xiangheng

通信作者：Peng, YH[1];Wu, Q[1];Peng, HG[2]

机构：[1]Shaoguan First Peoples Hosp, Dept Sci & Educ, Shaoguan, Peoples R China;[2]Guangdong Med Univ, Clin Coll 1, Zhanjiang, Peoples R China;[3]Guangdong Tianjingshan Natl Forest Pk Management O, Tianjingshan Forest Farm Guangdong Prov, Shaoguan, Peoples R China;[4]Shaoguan First Peoples Hosp, Dept Resp Med, Shaoguan, Peoples R China;[5]Jinan Univ, Coll Environm & Climate, Guangzhou, Peoples R China;[6]Guangdong Prov Observat & Res Stn Atmospher Enviro, Guangzhou, Peoples R China;[7]Chinese Acad Forestry, Res Inst Trop Forestry, Guangzhou, Peoples R China;[8]Beijiangyuan Natl Forest Ecosyst Res Stn, Guangzhou, Peoples R China;[9]Univ Utrecht, Princess Maxima Ctr Pediat Oncol, Utrecht, Netherlands;[10]Shaoguan First Peoples Hosp, Dept Prevent & Hlth Care, Shaoguan, Peoples R China

年份：2025

卷号：8

外文期刊名：FRONTIERS IN FORESTS AND GLOBAL CHANGE

收录：;Scopus(收录号：2-s2.0-105011352951);WOS:【SCI-EXPANDED(收录号:WOS:001533081200001)】；

基金：The author(s) declare that financial support was received for the research and/or publication of this article. This research work was supported by the Shaoguan Science and Technology Program (210811164532141).

语种：英文

外文关键词：sleep improvement; mood regulation; immune modulation; nature therapy; forest bathing

摘要：Introduction Rapid urbanization and environmental degradation have escalated health challenges such as sleep disturbances, mood disorders, and chronic stress. Forest bathing, derived from Japan's Shinrin-yoku, offers immersive sensory engagement with nature, providing psychological and physiological benefits. Low-latitude evergreen broad-leaved forests may amplify these benefits due to phytoncides and negative ions.Methods In this prospective cohort study, 36 healthy young participants recruited via WeChat were assessed within Tianjing Mountain Forest in Guangdong Province. Pre- and post-intervention evaluations used standardized measures: Athens Insomnia Scale (AIS), Self-Rating Scale of Sleep (SRSS), Profile of Mood States (POMS), and Perceived Stress Scale (PSS). Routine blood tests, lymphocyte subset profiling, and immune markers (Aquaporin 9 (AQP9), Heat Shock Protein A6 (HSPA6), salivary immunoglobulin A (IgA) (salivary IgA), and lysozyme) were measured immediately, one week, and one month post-intervention.Results Significant improvements were observed across multiple domains. Sleep quality improved with decreased AIS scores during the intervention and lower SRSS scores up to one month post-intervention. POMS and PSS scores declined, indicating mood and stress improvements. Physiologically, transient hemoglobin and red blood cell increases occurred, with platelet normalization by one month. Immune profiling showed increased total, regulatory, and helper T cells, an improved CD4/CD8 ratio, and elevated B lymphocytes at one month. Serum AQP9 and HSPA6 levels decreased, while salivary IgA and lysozyme surged.Discussion These findings suggest forest bathing offers immediate and multidimensional health benefits, highlighting its potential as a non-pharmacological intervention for holistic well-being. The study advocates integrating natural spaces into urban planning and public health strategies to promote health in urbanized populations.Clinical trial registration This study had been registered at the China Clinical Trial Registration Center (registration number: ChiCTR2500096972; https://www.chictr.org.cn/showproj.html?proj=241942).