COLOUR AND NERVOUSNESS.

Press, Volume LXII, Issue 12365, 2 December 1905, Page 7

COLOUR AND NERVOUSNESS.

A nervo specialist contende a few ecarlct gejsjuiunjs by the bedside tif « nervous patient often acts most benefioinlly Red is the symbol of joy in all Oriental countries, and the mere fact that that colour if used in too great quantities has frequently a disturbing and too exciting effect may be taken in proof that the influence of colonrs on temperament is a fact demonstrated by science. Violet, indigo nnd blue are ; in the opinion of Profc««or Babbitt," refngerent, astringent, nervine, eoothing and anti-inflammatory, tho violet being moro directly soothing to excited nerves, and blue to Excited blood. Electric rays, in the light cure, are applied through blue or indigo g'aes for all inflammatory, relaxed, nervous and oyer-excitable conditions. It is distinctly interesting to know that the recognition of the influence of colour in physical as well as mental conditions is bringing about reform in many of the London hospitals. Colour is employed in the decoration of the waixis, and in one big Eaet End establishment all the women patients wear scarlet bed jackets, while centre tables arranged with brilliant flowers constitute a special feature.