Aromatherapy/Color Chart |
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Information provided does not substitute for professional medical advice and care. |
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RED
Physical Self
VITALITY, COURAGE, SELF CONFIDENCE
Essential Oils:
- Ylang Ylang,
- Juniper,
- Sandlewood,
- Vetiver,
- and Cinnamon
| Use the red energy when you feel the need for courage, self-confidence, will-power or energy. To help build inner strength apply a few drops of Ylang Ylang essential oil to your bath water.
Use red to help:
- energize you when you feel tired,
- fight a cold,
- stimulate poor blood circulation,
- and with rheumatism and arthritis
Herbs: Goldenseal, Ginseng, Iron, Echinacca, Cayenne Pepper, Ginger
Foods: Radishes, Watercress, Strawberries, Cherries, Meat, Cayenne Pepper, Tomatoes, Beets, Watermelon
Gemstones: Ruby, Red Tiger's Eye, Bloodstone, Garnet
Use when you need to meet a demanding day, or when you feel drained of energy. The color red provides the power from the earth and gives energy on all levels. It connects us to our physical body. Everything that is to be commenced needs the life vitality of red.
Personality Traits: Courageous, confident, humanistic, strong-willed, spontaneous, honest, and extroverted.
The Root Chakra is governed by the red energy.
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ORANGE
Emotional Self
HAPPINESS, CONFIDENCE, RESOURCEFULNESS
Essential oils: - Melissa,
- Orange,
- Neroli,
- Angelica,
- and Lemon Grass
| Brings out the Joy of life and a feeling of well-being. The orange energy helps remove inhibitions and limitations. Use Melissa essential oil to help lift your spirit, lessen anxiety and ease asthma.
Use orange to help:- with depression,
- ease skin problems and sensitivities,
- release anxieties,
- and with asthma or allergies
Herbs: St. John's Wort, Licorice, Grape Seed, Vitamins C, E, A and Antioxidents
Foods: Oranges, Pumpkins, Apricots, Peaches, Mangos, Melons, Carrots, Mandarins, Cantaloups, Yams.
Gemstones: Cornelian, Copper
Brings joy to our workday and strengthens our appetite for life! Orange is the best emotional stimulant. It connects us to our senses and helps to remove inhibitions and makes us independent and social.
Personality Traits: Enthusiastic, happy, sociable, energetic, sporty, self-assured, and constructive.
The Lower Abdomen Chakra is governed by the orange energy.
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YELLOW
Mental Self
WISDOM, CLARITY, SELF-ESTEEM
Essential Oils: - Rosemary,
- Grapefruit,
- Bergamot,
- Lemon,
- and Fennel
| Use when you need clarity of mind such as for an exam or Important meeting. The Rosemary essential oil helps to Invigorate and revitalize you.
Also helps:
with mental fatigue and memory, - digestion or weight problems,
- stimulate mental fatigue,
- improve memory abilities,
- eliminate parasites
Herbs: Ginko Biloba, Milk Thistle, Dandelion, Ginger, Lemon Balm.
Foods: Lemons, Pineapples, Melons, Bananas, Olive Oil, Eggs, Yellow Peppers, Grapefruit, and Corn.
Gemstones: Citrine, Amber, Gold, Topaz.
Gives us clarity of thought, increases awareness, and stimulates interest and curiosity. Yellow energy is related to the ability to perceive and understand. The yellow energy connects us to our mental self.
Personality Traits: Good-humoured, optimistic, confident, practical, and intellectual.
The Solar Plexus Chakra is governed by the yellow energy.
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GREEN
Unconditional Love
BALANCE, LOVE, SELF CONTROL
Essential Oils:
- Eucalyptus,
- Cedarwood,
- Pine,
- and Rose Bulgar.
| Green is for harmonizing and balancing your energies. Apply a few drops of Eucalyptus essential oil to your bath to help respiratory problems, colds, fevers and sore throats.
Use green to help:- ease tension and relax muscles,
- calm you down after a hectic day,
- ease digestion problems,
- balance when you need peace and harmony
Herbs: Sage, Pine, Hyssop, Comfrey
Foods: Avocados, Broccoli, Cucumber, Green Salads, Peas, Artichokes, Beans, Brussel Sprouts, Green Squashes
Gemstones: Emerald, Aventurine, Jade, Malachite, Peridot
Helps relax muscles, nerves, and thoughts. Cleanses and balances our energy, to give a feeling of renewal, peace and harmony. Green connects us to unconditional love and is used for balancing our whole being.
Personality Traits: Understanding, self-controlled, adaptable, sympathetic, compassionate, generous, humble, nature loving, and romantic.
The Heart Chakra is governed by the green energy.
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BLUE
Holistic Thought
KNOWLEDGE, HEALTH, DECISIVENESSEssential Oils: - Geranium,
- Peppermint,
- Chamomile,
- Mint,
- and Cypress
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This peaceful and relaxing color soothes the tired nerves and is ideal for insomnia and hyperactive children. Geranium essential oil helps to balance the hormonal system.
Use blue to help:
- with menstrual problems,
- reduce a fever,
- with sleeping problems,
- reduce insect bites, bruising or itching
Herbs: Chamomile, Evening Primrose Oil, Thyme, Witch Hazel
Foods: Blueberries, Plums, Bramble Berries, Asparagus, Potatoes, Fish
Gemstones: Sapphire, Lapis Lazuli, Sodalite, Blue Agate
This is a mentally-relaxing colour. Blue has a pacifying effect on the nervous system and brings great relaxation. Ideal for sleep problems, and hyper-active children. Connects us to holistic thought, and gives us wisdom and clarity enhancing communication and speech.
Personality Traits: Loyal, tactful, affectionate, inspiring, inventive, caring, and cautious.
The Throat Chakra is governed by the blue energy.
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INDIGO
Unconscious Self
INTUITION, MYSTICISM, UNDERSTANDINGEssential Oils: - Patchouli,
- Camphor,
- Frankinsense,
- and Myrrh.
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Indigo is used to strengthen intuition and increase dream activity. Also good for addressing fears and nightmares. Patchouli essential oil helps to release anxieties and stress.
Use indigo to help:
- with sleeping problems,
- calm your nerves,
- with hearing problems,
- with skin problems.
Herbs: Passion/lower, Melotonin
Foods: Eggplant, Broccoli, Grapes, Purple Onions, Currents, Prunes, and other foods of hue violet.
Gemstones: Quartz Crystal, Tanzanite
The indigo energy connects us to our unconscious self, and gives us the experience of being part of the whole universe. Strengthens intuition, imagination, psychic powers, and increases dream activity.
Personality Traits: Intuitive, fearless, practical, idealistic, wise, and a truth seeker.
The Brow Chakra is governed by the indigo energy.
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VIOLET
Spiritual Self
BEAUTY, CREATIVITY, INSPIRATION
Essential Oils: - Lavender,
- Jasmine,
- and Magnolia
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Use to nourish artistic talents and creativity. Combine the violet bath with Lavender essential oil to calm, soothe and heal. Helps to control insomnia, eczema and migraines.
Use violet to help:
- skin rashes or bums,
- clear a situation you may be in,
- give energy for inspiration and leadership,
- strengthen your spiritual values
Herbs: Valerian, Vervain, Meadowsweet
Foods: Eggplant, Plums, Kale, Broccoli, Grapes
Gemstones: Amethyst
Purifies our thoughts and feelings giving us inspiration in all undertakings. The violet energy connects us to our spiritual self bringing guidance, wisdom and inner strength. Enhances artistic talent and creativity.
Personality Traits: Inspirational leaders, kindly and just, humanitarians, self-sacrifing, visionary, creative, and strong mentally.
The Crown Chakra is governed by the violet energy.
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TURQUOISE
Communication
Essential Oils: - Tea Tree,
- Thyme,
- and Clary Sage.
| Turquoise helps you to strengthen concentration and control over your speech, allowing you to express yourself freely. Peppermint essential oil helps reduce inflammations, cuts, bruises and bumps.
Use turquoise to help:
- build up your immune system,
- remove toxic wastes,
- decrease congestion,
- with opportunities for change.
Herbs: Clary Sage, Aloe Vera.
Foods: Sea Weed, Algae.
Gemstones: Turquoise, Aquamarine, Tourmaline. |
PINK
Universal LoveEssential Oils: - Rosewood,
- Palmarosa,
- and Rose
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Pink is the color for universal love and kindness. Pink helps to remove unwanted aggression and irritation. The pink energy will help to protect you and give you peace of mind. Rose essential oil eases grief, tension, depression, envy and anger.
Use pink to help:- with irritability and excessive worry,
- break up crystallized thought forms,
- uplift, calm and soothe
Herbs: Rosehip
Foods: Pink Grapefruit, Pink Salmon
Gemstones: Rose Quartz, Moonstone, Opal, Rhodonite |