Abstract: Provided are a novel agent or composition and others. The agent or composition comprises caryophyllene and is used for at least one selected from the following (purposes) (1) to (3) : (1) promoting relaxation, prolonging a resting-state time, and/or prolonging a motionless time, (2) promoting sleep, and (3) preventing blood pressure elevation. The present invention also relates to a method for inhaling ?-caryophyllene simultaneously with smoking a tobacco product, characterized in that the tobacco product contains a ?-caryophyllene-containing seamless capsule in a tobacco filter, wherein the seamless capsule contains an essential oil containing ?-caryophyllene as an active ingredient. The applicants found that pulmonary inhalation of ?-caryophyllene by the above method allows ?-caryophyllene to be efficiently distributed throughout the body, leading to achievements of relaxing and sleep-inducing effects, etc.

Abstract: An oxidizing composition comprises an aqueous solution of peracetic acid, hydrogen peroxide and acetic acid and a fragrant component uniformly solubilized in the peracetic acid-containing aqueous solution by aid of a surfactant component, the fragrant component comprising at least one fragrance material which is chemically stable in the presence of peroxide compounds and effectively masks the irritating odor of peracetic acid and acetic acid.