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What Are Chakras?
Chakras are energy centers through which energy is taken in, dispersed, and released. There are 7 major Chakras. Each one represents a psychological and spiritual quality responsible for our health and well-being, or the lack thereof. Plants, with their vibrational frequencies, are in tune with our body and psyche, and can help us balance, heal and energize our 7 major Chakras.
Root Chakra
The Root Chakra is located at the base of the spine and is associated with survival. It connects us to the Earth from where we receive all of our essential nutrients to survive, as well as release our bodily toxins. A balanced Root Chakra also helps us mentally live in the present moment. The Root Chakra influences:
- The circulatory, urinary/excretory, reproductive systems
- The legs, feet, bones, teeth, blood, large intestine, and the rectum
- The ability to work devotedly on the physical plane, stability, grounding, physical energy, will, security
- The nose and the olfactory system
Signs Of A Closed Root Chakra
The Root Chakra is located at the base of the spine and is associated with survival. It connects us to the Earth from where we receive all of our essential nutrients to survive, as well as release our bodily toxins. A balanced Root Chakra also helps us mentally live in the present moment. The Root Chakra influences:
- The circulatory, urinary/excretory, reproductive systems
- The legs, feet, bones, teeth, blood, large intestine, and the rectum
- The ability to work devotedly on the physical plane, stability, grounding, physical energy, will, security
- The nose and the olfactory system
How To Balance Your Root Chakra
- Eat nutritious foods, include proteins and root vegetables regularly to stay grounded
- Drink herbal teas, such as Valerian, Lotus root, Hibiscus, Hawthorn
- Get plenty of rest and sleep
- Exercise with your feet on the ground, such as walking, Tai Chi, Qigong
- Follow a routine for daily stability
- Focus on your work, as this is a grounding activity, which provides the basic structure to support your life (for example money)
- Use the Root Chakra essential oil blend in your lotion, shampoo, conditioner, environment, etc.
- Wear gemstones, such as Ruby, Garnet, Black Tourmaline, Smoky Quartz and Bloodstone
- Incorporate the color red into your life
- Connect with nature; sit under a tree, garden, and place your bare feet on the ground to discharge chaotic energies and fill your being with strengthening Earth energies
- Meditate regularly, deeply inhaling the color red
- Take care of your stress level by nurturing your body by taking baths, receiving massages, etc
- Take responsibility for yourself
- Make peace with past issues and people
Root Chakra Tea
The Herb Stop has formulated a delicious and health enhancing tea blend to open the Root Chakra:
- Chocolate Peanut Butter Honeybush grounds you into heavenly flavors
- Hawthorn opens the heart to facilitate self-love
- Hibiscus’ red color fills the Root Chakra with vitality
- Valerian’s calming effect grounds and plants your feet firmly on the ground
- Goji berry's high anti-oxidant content, is a delightful pick-me-up
- Pink Peppercorns gently stimulates and adds fire and passion to your soul
- Coffee beans spark you into action to be enthusiastic about a regular exercise program
Root Chakra Oil Blend
The Herb Stop has created an oil blend to help you nurture your Root Chakra, containing essential oils to open the Root Chakra, such as Vetivert, Rosewood, Frankincense, and other essential oils. In the morning, or whenever you need grounding, massage a small amount of oil into your feet and legs, and/or place a few drops on your Root Chakra. Feel how this oil blend energizes, centers, and grounds you.
Vibrational Essences
Calm Grounding essence has an overall calming and grounding effect, connecting you to the earth vibration.
Choice affirming essence grounds your thoughts, centers the emotions, and invigorates the body. It does not suppress them, it balances and centers them.
Focus Enhancement essence is helpful when you have to focus on a task and get it done.
Confidence Builder essence is a negative thought dispeller and creates emotional security.
This article was written by Leilah of The Herb Stop in Pine, AZ.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food & Drug Administration. These products and statements are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. Consult your physician, pharmacist, or herbalist before use.