About chakras and essential oils

The chakras are energy centers located along the energetic body or aura. Their importance lies in the task they perform, as they receive, accumulate, transform, distribute and adjust the vital energy of the human body, of the whole organism. Maintaining the chakras is important because the physical, mental and spiritual balance depends on them. There is an alternative that comes from essential oils to keep them in balance, to know this, it is first necessary to know the chakras.

Although found in the human body, the existence of chakras was revealed in the Vedas, precisely in the sacred Hindu texts "Upanishad", the word comes from chakram, which in Sanskrit means wheel, circle or cycle, hence why it is graphically associated with chakras as circles or vortices that go around and around to maintain the vital energy, or Prana.

The chakras regulate each of the endocrine glands, which regulate the functions of the body, are seven in number from bottom to top.

1. Muladhara or root: Located between the rectum and the genitals, it regulates the functioning of the adrenal glands and is related to aspects of the mind and the most unconscious emotions. Its representative color is red and is associated with the earth element..
2. Svadishtana or sacrum: Located two fingers below the navel, it regulates the functioning of the gonads (in men the testicles, and in women the ovaries); it is related to creativity and sexuality, accepting the connection with other people and new experiences. Its representative color is orange and its assigned element is water.
3. Manipura or solar plexus: Located two fingers above the navel, it regulates the functioning of the pancreas. It is related to personal power for confidence and self-control. Its representative color is yellow and its element, fire..
4. Anahata or heart: Located in the center of the chest, it regulates the thymus gland, which is vital to the immune system; it is associated with unconditional love, for relationships and openness to life and compassion. Its color is green with the water element..
5. Visshudha or throat: Located in the throat, it regulates the thyroid and is associated with the ability to communicate. Its color is turquoise blue and its element is ether..
6. Ajna or the third eye: Located between the two eyes, it regulates the pituitary and hypothalamus glands. It is associated with perception and intuition. Its color is indigo blue..
7. Sahasrara or crown: Located in the crown of the head, it regulates the epiphysis or pineal gland. It is linked to the mind and spiritual connection..

These chakras can be healed if they are blocked with the full range of frequency healing; but they can also be healed by essential oils which are as follows.

• Muladhara: It can be healed with cinnamon and patchouli oil, which balances and stabilizes the body, as well as brings harmony and freedom.
• Svadishtana: This chakra can be balanced with lemon and orange oil, which promotes spontaneity, creativity and stimulates the feeling of enjoying life.
• Manipura: The solar plexus chakra can be healed with rosemary and grapefruit oils. These restore mental clarity and control of both body and spirit.
• Anahata: When the heart chakra is affected, it can be balanced with essential oils of pine and eucalyptus; together they manifest the capacity for healing and encouragement.
• Visshudha: This chakra can be balanced with peppermint essential oil, which improves communication skills.
• Ajna: For this chakra star anise oil is recommended, as it is a great stimulant.
• Sahasrara: As the chakra of the mind, it is balanced with essential oils of jasmine and lavender, which promote security and confidence.

Now that you know more about the chakras, check out all the articles that can help you balance them, as well as learn more about essential oils. It is important to keep your physical, emotional and spiritual balance healthy.