The Throat Chakra and Essential Oils

The Throat Chakra strongly influences our ability to effectively communicate our thoughts, opinions, desires and feelings - and just as importantly, our ability to hear, listen and understand those in our daily lives. The Throat Chakra not only influences what we hear and say through verbal communication, but it also influences body language and written communication methods.

Sanskrit Name for the Throat Chakra

Vishuddha

Throat Chakra Location

The throat chakra is located at the center of the neck and throat.

Essential Oils for Balancing the Throat Chakra

• Basil
• Blue Tansy
• Clary Sage
• Cypress
• German Chamomile
• Lavender
• Peppermint
• Roman Chamomile
• Spearmint
• Sweet Orange
• Yarrow

Signs of Balance

• Effective Communication Skills
• Expressive
• Good Listener
• Patient
• Honest
• Receptive to Criticism

Symptoms of Imbalance

• Poor Communication Skills
• Afraid to Speak Up/Represses Feelings
• Uncontrolled Verbal Outbursts
• Deceitful
• Manipulative
• Shy or Talks Excessively
• Unable to Listen

Color

• Blue

Element

• Ether/Sound

Crystals

• Angelite
• Apatite
• Aquamarine
• Azurite
• Celestite
• Blue Calcite
• Blue Lace Agate
• Blue Quartz
• Blue Sapphire
• Chrysocolla
• Kyanite
• Lapis Lazuli
• Sodalite
• Larimar
• Turquoise

Sound

• G/Ehm

Throat Chakra Essential Oil Recipes

• Roll-On Recipe
• Diffuser Recipe
• Inhaler Recipe

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.