— body system —
Nervous System & Mood
From frayed to centered — calm, sleep, mood, nervine tonics.
Common ailments
Anxietydepressioninsomniaburnoutnervous tensiongrief
Oils 38 oils that support this system
Lavender
Lavandula angustifolia
Calm & relaxation
Lemon
Citrus limon
Uplift & detox
Frankincense
Boswellia carterii
Meditation depth
Sweet Orange
Citrus sinensis
Mood uplift
Roman Chamomile
Chamaemelum nobile
Deep calm
Clary Sage
Salvia sclarea
Hormonal balance
Cedarwood
Cedrus atlantica
Grounding
Bergamot
Citrus bergamia
Mood elevation
Ylang Ylang
Cananga odorata
Heart opening
Vetiver
Chrysopogon zizanioides
Deep grounding
Patchouli
Pogostemon cablin
Grounding & skin
Sandalwood
Santalum album
Meditation & calm
Lemongrass
Cymbopogon citratus
Uplift & purification
Myrrh
Commiphora myrrha
Skin healing
Marjoram (Sweet)
Origanum majorana
Muscle relaxant
Rose (Damask)
Rosa × damascena
Heart opening & sensuality
Jasmine (Grandiflorum)
Jasminum grandiflorum
Sensuality & aphrodisiac
Neroli
Citrus aurantium var. amara
Sensuality & calm
Vanilla (CO2)
Vanilla planifolia
Comfort & sensuality
Cardamom
Elettaria cardamomum
Warming sensuality
Blue Tansy
Tanacetum annuum
Emotional calm & healing
Palo Santo
Bursera graveolens
Spiritual cleansing & healing
Mandarin
Citrus reticulata
Gentle uplift & sensuality
Spikenard
Nardostachys jatamansi
Deep emotional healing & sensuality
Jasmine Sambac
Jasminum sambac
Intense sensuality & aphrodisiac
Tuberose
Agave amica
Deep sensuality & erotic feeling
Angelica Seed
Angelica archangelica
Grounded sensuality & protection
Benzoin
Styrax benzoin
Warm comforting sensuality
Petitgrain
Citrus aurantium
Gentle sensuality & calm
Cistus (Rock Rose)
Cistus ladaniferus
Deep emotional sensuality
Tonka Bean (absolute)
Dipteryx odorata
Warm sweet sensuality
Litsea Cubeba (May Chang)
Litsea cubeba
Powerful deodorizing
Lime
Citrus aurantifolia
Fresh cleaning & degreasing
Spearmint
Mentha spicata
Fresh deodorizing
Melissa (Lemon Balm)
Melissa officinalis
Fresh uplifting deodorizer
Cedarwood (Virginiana)
Juniperus virginiana
Insect repellent (fleas/ticks)
German Chamomile
Matricaria chamomilla
Calming & anti-inflammatory
Agarwood (Oud / Aloeswood)
Aquilaria malaccensis (or A. crassna, A. sinensis)
Sacred and contemplative aromatic
Herbs 27 herbs that support this system
Passionflower
Passiflora incarnata
Anxiolytic & sleep support
Skullcap
Scutellaria lateriflora
Nervine (calms nerves)
Valerian Root
Valeriana officinalis
Sleep aid
Oat Straw
Avena sativa
Nervous system tonic
St. John's Wort
Hypericum perforatum
Mild antidepressant
Mugwort
Artemisia vulgaris
Dream enhancer
Lobelia
Lobelia inflata
Respiratory antispasmodic
Hawthorn Berry
Crataegus monogyna
Heart strengthening (cardiotonic)
Linden Flower
Tilia europaea
Calming nervine
Hops
Humulus lupulus
Sleep aid
Catnip
Nepeta cataria
Calming nervine
Wood Betony
Stachys officinalis
Tension headache relief
Motherwort
Leonurus cardiaca
Heart calmer (palpitations)
Gotu Kola
Centella asiatica
Cognitive enhancer
Eleuthero
Eleutherococcus senticosus
Adaptogen (stamina)
Rhodiola
Rhodiola rosea
Adaptogen (mood & energy)
Damiana
Turnera diffusa
Aphrodisiac
Basil
Ocimum basilicum
Mood uplift
Marjoram
Origanum majorana
Muscle relaxant
Chamomile
Matricaria chamomilla
Sleep aid
Lemon Balm
Melissa officinalis
Anxiety relief
Lavender (Culinary)
Lavandula angustifolia
Calm & relaxation
Rose Petal (Culinary)
Rosa damascena
Mood uplift
Ashwagandha
Withania somnifera
Stress adaptation
Holy Basil (Tulsi)
Ocimum sanctum
Stress adaptation
Reishi
Ganoderma lucidum
Immune modulator
Brahmi (Bacopa)
Bacopa monnieri
Memory and cognition
Recipes for Nervous System & Mood
Liver-Loving Dandelion Brew
This drink helps with liver detox and digestion.
drinks · 20 min
Jalapeño Mandarin Fire
This shot helps prepare your body before drinking.
spirits · 5 min
Cardamom Peach Warm-Up
This shot helps calm your nerves before drinking.
spirits · 5 min
Hangover Healer Tea
This tea helps with hangover recovery.
drinks · 15 min
Peppermint-Sage Soother
This shot helps calm digestion and signal the end of the night.
spirits · 5 min
Ashwagandha Milk (Ojas Milk)
This drink helps with stress recovery and deep sleep.
drinks · 15 min
Tulsi Tea (Daily)
This tea helps with daily stress, immunity, and lung health.
drinks · 8 min
Saffron-Cardamom Moonmilk
This drink helps with mood, complexion, and gentle sleep.
drinks · 10 min
Brahmi Ghrita (Medicated Ghee)
This medicated ghee helps with memory and nervous-system calm.
foods · 30 min
Reishi Decoction
This decoction helps with immune balance and deep calm.
drinks · 90 min
Adaptogenic Morning Broth
This broth helps with daily energy and immune resilience.
foods · 1 hour
Tulsi-Rose Tea (Heart-Calming)
This tea helps with anxiety and heart-centered calm.
drinks · 8 min
Pitta Abhyanga Oil (Cooling)
This body oil helps cool, calm, and soften for fiery constitutions.
balms · 15 min
Ghee Foot Oiling (Padabhyanga)
This nightly foot oil helps calm vata and induce sleep.
balms · 3 min
Vata Abhyanga Oil (Warming)
This body oil helps warm, ground, and nourish dry, anxious constitutions.
balms · 15 min
Shirodhana Oil (Third-Eye Pour)
This medicated oil helps with deep nervous-system rest.
balms · 1 hour infusion + cool
Daily Nasya Oil (Nasal Drops)
This nasal oil helps with sinus clarity and morning grounding.
balms · 2 min apply
Frankincense Devotional Oil
This oil supports a contemplative practice of prayer or meditation.
balms · 5 min
Spikenard Anointing Ointment (Alabaster Jar)
This ointment helps anoint the feet or hands in remembrance.
balms · 5 min
The Holy Anointing Oil (Exodus 30)
This oil helps consecrate a moment, person, or threshold.
balms · 15 min
Myrrh-Aloes Burial Anointing
This oil helps honor the dying or the grieving.
balms · 10 min
The Bride's Perfume (Song of Solomon)
This perfume oil helps honor an occasion of celebration.
balms · 15 min
Bright Mornings Pulse Oil
A pulse-point perfume oil for motivation, mood, and morning clarity.
balms · 5 min