Essential Oils for CNS tonic Calming:

CNS (Central Nervous System) Tonics from herbal essential oils that have been traditionally used to nourish, calm, strengthen, and tone the central nervous system and help fortify the myelin sheath of the nerves.

Characteristics of nerve tonics are especially interesting for people who are extremely stressed. They are used to calm the nerves and to achieve stabilization. Very common examples of uses include stress, anxiety, depression, insomnia, manifestations of menopause, hyperactivity, etc.

Examples of CNS (Central Nervous System) Tonics that may be worth considering include:

  • Vetiver oil is most often used in trauma cases due to its ability to stabilize and calm one. It is a central nervous system tonic that decreases hypersensitivity so is great for the treatment of shock and panic attacks.
  • Blue Skullcap (Scutellaria lateriflora) or Chinese Skullcap (Scutellaria baicalensis) is innately high in mineral nutrients required for a healthy, balanced nervous system, is a safe and reliable central nervous system tonic, neuro-restorative, and sedative with an antispasmodic edge. It soothes the heart and decreases excess heat, effectively cooling overheated emotions such as temper tantrums, anger, rage, hatred, and jealously.
  • St John's wort may be beneficial as a good nervous system nerve tonic for prolong usage – about 4 or 6 months. Differently to other sedatives, it has no side effects since no accumulation of toxins in the blood or liver has been detected, so it can be used as a remedy for nervousness, anxiety, Restless Legs Syndrome, etc.
  • Balsam Gurjun

    Balsam Gurjun

    (Dipterocarpus turbinatus)

    Aroma Description: Balsamic, Earthy, Exotic, Musky, Resinous, Rich, Sensual, Warm, Woody

  • Bergamot

    Bergamot

    (Citrus × limon)

    Aroma Description: Bergamot Essential Oil smells citrusy and possesses a beautifully complex aroma with underlying floral and bitter characteristics.

  • Cedarwood, Virginian

    Cedarwood, Virginian

    (Juniperus virginiana)

    Aroma Description: Astringent, Balsamic, Slightly sweet, woody. It strongly resembles the aroma of cedar chests and closets.

  • Chamomile, German

    Chamomile, German

    (Matricaria recutita)

    Aroma Description: German Chamomile Essential Oil smells sweet, fruity and herbaceous.

  • Chamomile, Roman

    Chamomile, Roman

    (Anthemis nobilis)

    Aroma Description: Fresh, Fruity, Herbaceous, Sweet

  • Clary Sage

    Clary Sage

    (Salvia sclarea)

    Aroma Description: Clary Sage Essential Oil smells earthy, herbaceous, floral and slightly fruity.

  • Guaiacwood

    Guaiacwood

    (Gonopterodendron sarmientoi)

    Aroma Description: Balsamic, Earthy, Musky, Resinous, Slightly floral, Soft, Warm, Woody

  • Lavandin, Grosso

    Lavandin, Grosso

    (Lavandula X Intermedia Grosso)

    Aroma Description: floral, fresh, slightly sweet, soft

  • Lavender

    Lavender

    (Lavandula angustifolia)

    Aroma Description: Floral, fresh, sweet, herbaceous and sometimes slightly fruity. It can be slightly camphorous.

  • Lemongrass - Nepal

    Lemongrass - Nepal

    (Cymbopogon flexuosus)

    Aroma Description: Fresh, Herbaceous, Lemony, Slightly sweet

  • Lime

    Lime

    (Citrus × aurantiifolia)

    Aroma Description: Fresh, citrusy, sweet and slightly tart.

  • Linaloe Berry

    Linaloe Berry

    (Bursera linanoe)

    Aroma Description: Astringent, Fresh, Slightly citrus, Slightly floral, Slightly sweet, Soft

  • Lotus

    Lotus

    (Nelumbo nucifera)

    Aroma Description: Exceptionally rich, honeyed, dense floral, earthy and creamy sweet, with a spicy green top note, ripe fruit and coumarin-like undertones, and a tenacious, slightly spicy, deep earthy richness in the drydown.

  • Mandarin

    Mandarin

    (Citrus reticulata)

    Aroma Description: Mandarin Essential Oil smells sweet and citrusy.

  • Nagarmotha

    Nagarmotha

    (Cyperus rotundus)

    Aroma Description: Balsamic, Earthy, Exotic, Musky, Resinous, Rich, Slightly spicy, Warm, Woody

  • Palo Santo

    Palo Santo

    (Bursera graveolens)

    Aroma Description: Palo Santo Essential Oil smells woody, sweet, and slightly fruity.

  • Rosalina

    Rosalina

    (Melaleuca ericifolia)

    Aroma Description: Fresh, lemony, slightly camphorous, and floral.

  • Sandalwood - New Caledonia

    Sandalwood - New Caledonia

    (Santalum austrocaledonicum)

    Aroma Description: Balsamic, Cool, Earthy, Rich, Sweet, Warm, Woody

  • Sandalwood - Royal Hawaiian

    Sandalwood - Royal Hawaiian

    (Santalum paniculatum)

    Aroma Description: Balsamic, Earthy, Rich, Sensual, Soft, Warm, Woody

  • Sandalwood lancelatum - Australia

    Sandalwood lancelatum - Australia

    (Santalum lanceolatum)

    Aroma Description: Earthy, Resinous, Sensual, Slightly sweet, Soft, Warm, Woody

  • Sandalwood, Australian

    Sandalwood, Australian

    (Santalum spicatum)

    Aroma Description: Earthy, Resinous, Rich, Slightly sweet, Soft, Vanilla-like, Warm, Woody

  • Siam Wood

    Siam Wood

    (Fokienia hodginsii)

    Aroma Description: Exotic, Resinous, Rich, Sensual, Soft, Vanilla-like, Warm

  • Spikenard

    Spikenard

    (Nardostachys jatamansi)

    Aroma Description: Spikenard Essential Oil smells deep earthy, woody and musky.

  • Vetiver

    Vetiver

    (Chrysopogon zizanioides)

    Aroma Description: Woody, smoky, earthy, herbaceous and spicy.