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These Herbs Will Help You Get Your Chakras All The Way Together

Early last year, I realized I really needed to get a better understanding of myself, my emotions, and my wellness. 2017 was a rough year that was filled with hurt, regret, sadness, and big adjustments. I felt overwhelmed and defeated; I couldn't handle it on my own so I began to seek ways to get me through it. I ended up getting into therapy and realized that aside from that, I needed to add another practice to my wellness routine. I studied and practiced yoga and meditation to create a balance and sense of wellness in my life whenever I felt like I was losing control or even my mind again. While yoga has been inconsistent for me, meditation became one of my go-to's.

After discovering yoga and meditation, I learned about my chakras and how they relate to my mental and physical being. I had no prior knowledge of what chakras were to even know that there were seven different types, and to be honest, I'm still on the journey of learning and implementing. Along the way, I discovered how to feed and be aware of my chakras, as well as balancing them. There are many ways to use the herbs in your daily life. You can fill your home with different herbs, drink tea, and use the oil from each herb in a diffuser and create the vibe you need in your home or office.

If you're looking for alignment, here are some herbs that will help balance each of your chakras:

Balancing Your Root Chakra

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The root is located in the base of the spine and is associated with the color red. It's also known as the foundation of our chakras and is responsible for our values, instincts, and sense of self. Without a strong foundation (root), it may be hard to successfully balance the other chakras.

When Your Root Chakra Is Unbalanced, You May Experience:

  • Depression
  • Obsessive behavior; worrying
  • Fear of change
  • Lack of focus
  • Impatience
  • Digestive issues
  • Alienation

When Your Root Chakra Is Balanced, You'll Experience:

  • Groundedness
  • Sense of well-being
  • Ability to let go with ease
  • Safety and security
  • Healthy digestive system
  • Abundance of energy

Herbs That Will Align The Root Chakra:

Dandelion root and sage are great herbs to balance the root chakra. Dandelion root helps with depression and maintains a healthy bladder, whereas sage helps to reduce stress and promotes mental clarity.

Balancing Your Sacral Chakra

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The sacral chakra is orange and located in the lower abdomen area. It influences our sexuality and self-esteem/worth. The sacral can be associated with a lack of creativity, menstrual pain, and more.

When Your Sacral Chakra Is Unbalanced, You May Experience:

  • Lack of creativity
  • Lack of sexual appetite
  • Lack of motivation
  • Urinary Tract Infections
  • Codependency

When Your Sacral Chakra Is Balanced, You'll Experience:

  • Healthy sex drive
  • Vivid imagination
  • Balanced hormones
  • An ease in connection with others
  • Healthy self-esteem

Herbs That Will Align The Sacral Chakra:

Some herbs that may help balance your sacral are hibiscus and calendula. Hibiscus can help with depression and self-esteem and calendula helps regulate menstruation, soothe yeast infections, and urinary tract infections.

Balancing Your Solar Plexus Chakra

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The solar plexus is yellow and can be found in the upper abdomen area. It Influences how we maintain our control and ego.

When Your Solar Plexus Chakra Is Unbalanced, You May Experience:

  • Issues with self-identity
  • Aggression
  • Lack of confidence
  • Anxiety
  • Low energy
  • Low self-esteem

When Your Solar Plexus Chakra Is Balanced, You'll Experience:

  • Positive emotions
  • Higher self-esteem
  • Increased confidence
  • High energy
  • Reduced stress

Herbs That Will Align The Solar Plexus

Some herbs that may help balance the solar plexus are lemongrass, ginger, rosemary, and spearmint. Lemongrass and ginger eliminate mental fatigue and helps create a better mood and outlook; whereas spearmint and rosemary have calming effects and act as a stress relievers to relieve tension.

Balancing Your Heart Chakra

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The heart chakra is green and is located at the center of the chest. It's often compared to air because it is easy flowing and full of energy. The heart tends to impact our compassion and spirituality.

When Your Heart Chakra Is Unbalanced, You May Experience:

  • Difficulty committing
  • Isolation
  • Lack of forgiveness
  • Tendency to hold grudges
  • Poor circulation
  • Jealousy

When Your Heart Chakra Is Balanced, You'll Experience:

  • Love for yourself and others
  • Forgiveness
  • Ability to heal and reach peace
  • Empathy
  • Ability to change

Herbs That Will Align The Heart

Tulsi, nettle, and hawthorn berry are three herbs that help balance the heart. Tulsi is also known as the holy basil; it relieves stress and soothes nerves. Whereas hawthorn berry and nettle help you protect your energy, recharge, and reset your mind and body.

Balancing Your Throat Chakra

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I'm sure you can guess where this chakra is located. The throat chakra is blue and influences the way we communicate and express ourselves. If this element is imbalanced, it is often associated with miscommunication. On a physical note, it can be associated with sore throats and neck pain.

When Your Throat Chakra Is Unbalanced, You May Experience:

  • Difficulty expressing yourself
  • Insecurities
  • Social anxiety
  • Detachment

When Your Throat Chakra Is Balanced, You'll Experience:

  • Ability to express yourself
  • Increased creativity
  • Improved social relationships
  • Understanding of your thoughts, desires, and feelings

Herbs That Will Align The Throat

To balance this chakra, herbs lavender, rosemary, and slippery elm are extremely useful. Lavender is known for calming, it soothes the mind and encourages honesty, gentleness, and kindness. Rosemary, on the other hand, promotes insight and thoughts. Organizing our thoughts gives us a sense of clarity and helps us communicate what/how we feel.

Balancing Your Third-Eye Chakra

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This chakra is associated with an indigo color and is located in between our eyes. It influences our imagination, wisdom, and rationality.

When Your Third-Eye Chakra Is Unbalanced, You May Experience:

  • Depression
  • Poor decision-making
  • Anxiety

When Your Third-Eye Chakra Is Balanced, You'll Experience:

  • Clear thinking
  • Improved intuition
  • Better mood
  • Enlightenment

Herbs That Will Align The Third-Eye

Passionflower is known to have many benefits such as healing scars, helping with anxiety, depression, insomnia, and clearing/healing the mind. Passionflower is also known to lower blood pressure and ease tension.

Balancing Your Crown Chakra

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The crown chakra is a bit different from our third-eye. The crown is usually a violet color and is located at the top of our head. It helps us balance our spirituality and sense of being. If your crown is imbalanced, it can lead to self-destruction, loneliness, feeling lost, and emptiness.

When Your Crown Chakra Is Unbalanced, You May Experience:

  • Confusion
  • Lack of faith
  • Feelings of lack of purpose
  • Depression

When Your Crown Chakra Is Balanced, You'll Experience:

  • Increased confidence
  • Increased spiritual beliefs
  • Sense of direction
  • A better sense of well-being

Herbs That Will Align The Crown

Lavender is the most common herb to balance this chakra. It helps with calming and healing. Most people incorporate this herb in their routine to allow openness and healing to flow through them. Lavender also relaxes your mind and quiets the ego voice while promoting spiritual awareness.

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