The Sacral Chakra and Essential Oils
The Sacral Chakra influences personal creativity ranging from artistic expression to creative problem solving. Healthy sexual desire and expression is also controlled by the Sacral Chakra, though communicating sexual desires is also directly affected by the Throat Chakra.
Sanskrit Name for the Sacral Chakra
Svadhishthana
Sacral Chakra Location
The sacral chakra is located slightly underneath the naval.
Essential Oils for Balancing the Sacral Chakra
- Cardamom
- Coriander
- Clary Sage
- Geranium
- Ginger
- Jasmine Absolute
- Mandarin
- Neroli
- Patchouli
- Rose
- Sandalwood
- Sweet Orange
- Yang Ylang
Signs of Balance
- Smooth Creative Flow
- Healthy Sexual Desire
- Positive Outlook
Symptoms of Imbalance
- Sexual Problems or Dysfunction
- Fear of Sexual or Emotional Intimacy
- Infidelity
- Needy or Withdrawn
Color
- Orange
Element
- Water
Crystals
- Carnelian
- Citrine
- Orange Calcite
- Milky Quartz
- Moonstone
- Selenite
Sound
- D/Ohm
Sacral Chakra Essential Oil Recipes
Chakra and Aromatherapy Guide Sections:
- Guide to Essential Oils and the Chakras
- Introduction: Balancing the Chakras Using Essential Oils
- Root Chakra
- Sacral Chakra
- Solar Plexus Chakra
- Heart Chakra
- Throat Chakra
- Third Eye Chakra
- Crown Chakra
- Essential Oil Recipes for Balancing the Chakras
Books that Include Information Regarding the Essential Oils and Chakras:
Aromatherapy and Subtle Energy Techniques: Compassionate Healing with Essential Oils
Author: Joni Keim Loughran and Ruah Bull
Aromatherapy and Subtle Energy Techniques introduces beginners to the concepts of the chakras (the energy centers of the body), subtle energy techniques, and how to incorporate the use of essential oils into energy work.
Aromatherapy for the Soul
Author: Valerie Ann Worwood
Aromatherapy for the Soul is helpful if you're looking for a deeper introduction into the role that aromatherapy and aromatic botanicals play within spirituality in general and within your own personal spiritual practices.