Energy, everything around us is made of this! The human body is a divine gift and it is said that human birth is given to us after 84 lakh births as a low life. Imagine getting such a human body after going through so much and not taking take care of it! Scary right?
Opening and balancing the chakras can be the key to it. You all must have heard about the chakras present in the human body at some point in life. The chakras are focal points for mediation in the body, usually visualized as structures that look like flowers and discs where many nadis (channels) coincide.
There are a total of seven chakras in the body which start from the base of the spine up to the top of the head:
- The Root Chakra
- The Sacral Chakra
- The Solar Plexus Chakra
- The Heart Chakra
- The Throat Chakra
- The 3rd Eye Chakra
- The Crown Chakra
Every healthy individual must have these seven chakras aligned. In case of imbalance, it can result in distress, tension, and mental imbalance. So, according to Vedic sciences, meditation can help work these on the spiritual level but to supplement those efforts, one can also use help from supplements like herbs. There is more in this rabbit hole, Ms. Alice! Want to know? Read on for a little surprise information.
- The Root Chakra: Muladhara
Red is the color associated with this chakra and it is at the base of the spine. When this chakra is balanced one feels at peace. Imbalance in this chakra causes anxiety, digestion problems, weak immunity, and lack of concentration.
Herbs that can help keep the balance: Ginger, Cardamom, and Tulsi.
Our teas to aid you with this chakra: Carnival Tea, Tulsi Turmeric tea, and Day Joy Tea.
- The Sacral Chakra: Svadhishana
Orange is the color associated with this chakra and it is below the belly button. When this chakra is balanced, one feels pleasure, creative and affable. Imbalance in this chakra causes obesity, reproductive problems, lack of creativity, and depression.
Herbs that can help keep the balance: Hibiscus, Gardenia, Cinnamon, and Orange Peel
Our teas to aid you with this chakra: Hibiscus Tea, Ochre Crown, Black Currant Hibiscus, and Lemon Orange Green tea.
- The Solar Plexus Chakra – Manipura
Yellow is the color associated with this chakra and it is in the center of the belly button. When this chakra is balanced, decisiveness and self-esteem reign. Imbalance in this chakra causes anger, digestive issues, failure of organs like the kidney, liver, and pancreas.
Herbs that can help keep the balance: Fennel, Orange Peel, Clove and Cinnamon
Our teas to aid you with this chakra: Mallow Rosehip Fennel, Blue Pea Ginger Fennel, and Marigold Clove
- The Heart Chakra – Anahata
Green is the color associated with this chakra and it is right over the heart. When this chakra is balanced, one feels self-love and compassion towards others. Imbalance in this chakra causes heartburn, palpitations, jealousy, fast heartbeats, and depression.
Herbs that can help keep the balance: Chamomile, Fennel, Star Anise, Cinnamon, and Cardamom.
Our teas to aid you with this chakra: Mango Muesli Peppermint tea, Mallow Rosehip Fennel, and Merry Mix
- The Throat Chakra – Vishuddha
Blue is the color associated with this chakra and it is in the throat. When this chakra is balanced, one feels confident, feels compassion, and is kind. Imbalance in this chakra causes, throat pains, infections, anger, thyroid, and mouth ulcers.
Herbs that can help keep the balance: Lemongrass, Hibiscus, Orange peel, and Black Currant
Our teas to aid you with this chakra: Lemon Orange tea, Black Currant Hibiscus, Cranberry Nutmeg Rosemary Tea, and Lucid Charm.
- The 3rd Eye Chakra – Ajna
Indigo is the color associated with this chakra and it is between the eyebrows. When this chakra is balanced, one can focus, see a bigger picture and be open to sensibility. Imbalance in this chakra causes headaches, lack of clarity, sinus, weak eyes and ears.
Herbs that can help keep the balance: Mint, Peppermint, and Passionflower
Our teas to aid you with this chakra: Moroccan Mint tea and Mango Muesli Peppermint tea.
- The Crown Chakra- Sahasrara
Violet is the color associated with this chakra and it is on the top of the head. When this chakra is balanced, one has a deeper level of wisdom, understanding, and spirituality. Imbalance in this chakra causes lack of direction, migraines, lack of spirituality, and nervous system disorders.
Herbs that can help keep the balance: Lavender, Green Tea, Star Anise, Orange, and Lemon Peel.
Our teas to aid you with this chakra: MayPetal, Gunpowder tea, Lemon Orange Green tea, Pan Fired Green tea, and Yerba Mate.
Now that you know about the chakras, which one do you think you need to balance? Whichever it might be, we have something for each. Order today and get the chakras spinning right!