Chakra Healing Aromatherapy

Aromatherapy By Chakra:

Root Chakra: Sandalwood, labdanum, olibanum, copal, styrax, white ceremonial sage, frankincense, myrrh

Sacral Chakra: Vetiver, black pepper, rosemary, cedarwood, angelica, clove

Solar Plexus Chakra: Lily of the valley, lemon, helichrysum, juniper, grapefruit, neroli, tea tree

Heart Chakra: Rose, jasmine, cacao, cardamom, palmarosa, bergamot, black spruce

Throat Chakra: Petitgrain, blue chamomile, bay laurel, blue yarrow, Peru balsam, fir balsam

Third Eye Chakra: Mugwort, blue lotus, juniper, cypress, yarrow, opoponax

Crown Chakra: Gotu kola, lavender, pink lotus, palo santo, spikenard, frangipani

If you’re interested in trying aromatherapy, read the information and cautions below, per Mount Sinai:

What is aromatherapy?

Aromatherapy is the use of essential oils from plants for healing. Although the word "aroma" makes it sound as if the oils are inhaled, they can also be massaged into the skin, or rarely, taken by mouth. You should never take essential oils by mouth without specific instruction from a trained and qualified specialist. Whether inhaled or applied on the skin, essential oils are gaining new attention as an alternative treatment for infections, stress, and other health problems. However, in most cases, scientific evidence is still lacking.

What are essential oils?

Essential oils are concentrated extracts taken from the roots, leaves, seeds, or blossoms of plants. Each contains its own mix of active ingredients, which determines the use of the oil. Some oils are used to promote physical healing. For example, to treat swelling or fungal infections. Others are used for their emotional value, they may enhance relaxation or make a room smell pleasant. Orange blossom oil, for example, contains a large amount of an active ingredient that is thought to be calming.

How does aromatherapy work?

Researchers are not entirely clear how aromatherapy works. Some experts believe our sense of smell may play a role. The "smell" receptors in your nose communicate with parts of your brain (the amygdala and hippocampus) that serve as storehouses for emotions and memories. When you breathe in essential oil molecules, some researchers believe they stimulate these parts of your brain and influence physical, emotional, and mental health. For example, scientists believe lavender stimulates the activity of brain cells in the amygdala similar to the way some sedative medications work. Other researchers think that molecules from essential oils may interact in the blood with hormones or enzymes.

Aromatherapy massage is a popular way of using essential oils because it works in several ways at the same time. Your skin absorbs essential oils and you also breathe them in. Plus, you experience the physical therapy of the massage itself.

Should anyone avoid aromatherapy?

Pregnant women, people with severe asthma, and people with a history of allergies should only use essential oils under the guidance of a trained professional and with the full knowledge of their doctors.

Pregnant women and people with a history of seizures should avoid hyssop oil.

People with high blood pressure should avoid stimulating essential oils, such as rosemary and spike lavender.

People with estrogen-dependent tumors (such as breast or ovarian cancer) should not use oils with estrogen-like compounds such as fennel, aniseed, sage, and clary sage.

People receiving chemotherapy should talk to their doctors before trying aromatherapy.

As with any new therapy, people receiving medical care for any illness should talk to their doctors about any aromatherapy they are planning on using.

Is there anything I should watch out for?

Most topical and inhaled essential oils are generally considered safe. You should never take essential oils by mouth unless you are under the supervision of a trained professional. Some oils are toxic, and taking them by mouth could be fatal.

Rarely, aromatherapy can induce side effects, such as rash, asthma, headache, liver and nerve damage, as well as harm to a fetus.

Oils that are high in phenols, such as cinnamon, can irritate your skin. Add water or a base massage oil (such as almond, coconut, or sesame oil) to the essential oil before applying to your skin. Avoid using oils near your eyes.

Essential oils are highly volatile and flammable. So they should never be used near an open flame.

Animal studies suggest that active ingredients in certain essential oils may interact with some medications. Researchers do not know if they have the same effect in humans. Eucalyptus, for example, may cause certain medications to be less effective, including pentobarbital (used for seizures) and amphetamine (used for narcolepsy and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder).

https://www.mountsinai.org/health-library/treatment/aromatherapy