THE INFLUENCE OF COMPLEX HERBAL REMEDY ON THE FUNCTIONAL STATUS OF STUDENTS UNDER CONDITIONS OF EXAM STRESS

Abstract

This publication discusses the protective effects of on the body under conditions of exam stress. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of a herbal remedy «Aroura Tan No. 7» on functional state students during exam stress. The study was conducted at the Centre for Health Centre for medical prevention of Ulan-Ude. Functional state of these students was evaluated by the temporal and spectral analysis of heart rate variability (HRV). Analysis of the spectral characteristics of HRV showed that during the exam total spectral power was reduced, compared with those obtained in a state of the regular school day. In addition, examination stress causes an increase in the proportion of very slow-wave period (WLF). Psycho-emotional stress during exams show lower negative impact on the functioning of the nervous and cardiovascular systems of the students who took «Aroura Tan No. 7».

Keywords

• health
• students
• exam stress
• protective effects
• herbal remedy
• heart rate variability
• autonomic nervous system