The Solar Plexus Chakra and Essential Oils
The Solar Plexus Chakra strongly influences your identity and sense of self worth. Imbalances can take on polar opposites ranging from low self-esteem all the way to arrogant, selfish behavior.
Sanskrit Name for the Solar Plexus Chakra
Manipura
Solar Plexus Chakra Location
The solar plexus chakra is located slightly above the naval.
Essential Oils for Balancing the Solar Plexus Chakra
- Black Pepper
- Cardamom
- Atlas Cedarwood
- Black Spruce
- Coriander
- Cypress
- Geranium
- Ginger
- Juniper Berry
- Mandarin
- Peppermint
- Petitgrain
- Rosemary
- Sandalwood
- Spearmint
- Vetiver
- Virginian Cedarwood
- Ylang Ylang
Signs of Balance
- Comfortable in Own Skin
- Inner Peace
- Confidence Without Arrogance
- Calm Demeanor
- Patient
- Flexible
Symptoms of Imbalance
- Low Self-Esteem or Arrogant, Egotistical Behavior
- Feeling Abandoned or Rejected or Feeling the World Revolves Around You
- Nervousness
- Difficulty Understanding or Controlling Emotions
- Rebellious or Too Eager to Please
- Nervous or Stressed Out
- Addictive Behaviors Including Eating Disorders
Color
- Yellow
Element
- Fire
Crystals
- Amber
- Citrine
- Golden Topaz
- Sunstone
- Yellow Calcite
Sound
- E/Ahm
Chakra and Aromatherapy Guide Sections:
- Chakra Introduction
- Balancing Chakras with Essential Oils
- Root Chakra
- Sacral Chakra
- Solar Plexus Chakra
- Heart Chakra
- Throat Chakra
- Third Eye Chakra
- Crown Chakra
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.
