Improved stimulatory device

Provided is an elongate flexible strip 300 which comprises a non-hazardous olfactory component, which is intended to be a stimulatory strip. The strip 300 may comprise a sheath 302 containing a bundle of optical fibres 301 to provide visual stimulation, and may comprise an ultra-violet absorptive, reflective or radiative component. The scent may be provided by a coating or incorporated into the sheath itself, and may be fragrant or non-fragrant. The fragrant component may smell of fruits, grasses, shrubs, flowers, trees, herbs or other plants, in particular lavender, linalool or benzyle benzoate. There may be an ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer carrier. The outer sheath 302 may have raised protrusions 303 to provide tactile stimulation. In particular, the device is intended for stimulating individuals with under-developed cognitive or sensory capabilities, special needs, a handicap, stress or dementia, in multi-sensory environments or similar. The device provides a therapeutic, calming effect.