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To address these limitations, this study developed a nanostructured lipid carrier encapsulating HEO (HEO\u2010NLC) via a melt\u2010ultrasonic method. The critical formulation parameters were systematically optimized through single\u2010factor analysis and response surface methodology. Biocompatibility assessments, including histopathological evaluation, confirmed the safety profile of HEO\u2010NLCs in vivo. Compared with HEO, HEO\u2010NLC demonstrated superior antidepressant efficacy in a chronic unpredictable mild stress (CUMS) model. Mechanistic studies revealed that HEO\u2010NLCs enhanced the systemic absorption and blood\u2012brain barrier penetration of linalool, a key bioactive terpene, as evidenced by 3.29\u2010fold and 2.07\u2010fold increases in the serum and brain concentrations, respectively. Furthermore, HEO\u2010NLCs attenuated neuronal apoptosis by modulating the Bcl\u20102\/Bax balance and suppressing caspase\u20103 activation. These findings establish HEO\u2010NLCs as promising nanoformulations to overcome the pharmaceutical limitations of herbal essential oils, providing a foundation for developing oral antidepressants with enhanced stability and bioavailability.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Practical Applications<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      This technology enables the creation of stable, natural antidepressant supplements using encapsulated\n                      <jats:italic>Zanthoxylum bungeanum<\/jats:italic>\n                      essential oil. The improved formulation can be developed into oral capsules or liquid drops, offering a longer\u2010lasting and more effective option for mood support than traditional herbal extracts, with reduced digestive discomfort. 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