Vagus Nerve Oil Blend for Nervous System Support
This blend was formulated using research-supported essential oils known for their ability to calm the nervous system, reduce overactive sympathetic signaling, and gently encourage vagal tone when applied to key stimulation points. It is designed to support the body’s natural transition into a parasympathetic (rest-and-digest) state by engaging the vagus nerve, the longest cranial nerve in the body and a central player in regulating mood, inflammation, digestion, and heart rate variability (HRV).
Key Ingredients & Their Functional Roles
Frankincense (Boswellia carterii)
High in monoterpenes like alpha-pinene, frankincense supports clarity and oxygenation.
May reduce inflammatory cytokine signaling (including IL-6), which can affect vagal tone and neuroinflammation.
Traditionally used to promote meditative calm and support the pineal gland.
Vetiver (Vetiveria zizanioides)
Deeply grounding, this root oil is rich in sesquiterpenes, which are known to calm an overactive amygdala and stabilize limbic overactivation.
Shown in studies to promote GABAergic activity, helping regulate anxiety and sleep rhythms.
Often used to support HRV, trauma recovery, and sleep latency in nervous system rehabilitation.
Basil (Ocimum basilicum)
Contains linalool and eugenol, compounds known to calm mental chatter and reduce cortisol levels.
May gently support adrenal regulation while calming excess sympathetic output.
Historically used to center the mind and lift low mood.
Blue Tansy (Tanacetum annuum)
Rich in chamazulene, a rare compound with powerful calming and antihistamine-like properties.
Often included for its potential to soothe histamine-linked agitation and restore balance to HPA axis signaling.
Gives the blend its soft, calming blue tint.
Clove (Syzygium aromaticum)
Naturally high in eugenol, which supports blood flow and has shown effects on acetylcholine modulation — key for vagus nerve signaling.
Shown to reduce excitatory neurotransmitter activity and promote parasympathetic dominance.
How to Use:
Apply to the vagus nerve region (sides of the neck below the ear), over the heart, or soles of the feet before meditation, breathwork, or rest. Can also be used before bed, during anxious moments, or after stimulation protocols like red light therapy, PEMF, or vagus nerve massage.
This blend was inspired by the research on vagal nerve activation and polyvagal theory, which highlights how improving vagal tone may improve heart rate variability, emotional regulation, digestion, and trauma resilience.
This formula does not claim to diagnose, treat, or cure any medical condition. Always consult your healthcare provider if pregnant, nursing, or under medical supervision.
10ml Amber roller ball