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Essential Oils & their Correspondences

ACNE • melaleuca • juniper berry

ADDICTION • grapefruit (dissipates cravings, detoxes) • basil (clears negative thought patterns) • bergamot (empowerment & self worth) • peppermint (emotional recovery)

ALLERGIES • basil, rosemary (reduces inflammation) • lemon (decongests & reduces mucus) • melaleuca • lavender • peppermint (discharges phlegm & reduces inflammation)

ATHLETIC • peppermint (pre-exercise) • lemongrass (connective tissue support) • marjoram (muscle support)

ANXIETY • lavender (calming, stress relief) • orange (energizes & reduces anxiety & depression) • lemon • vetiver (focus, sedative) • ylang ylang • roman chamomile (confidence)

BRAIN • sandalwood (optimal brain function & repair) • frankincense (anti-aging) • honeysuckle, lilac, peppermint (concentration) • cedarwood, petitgrain (calms, stimulates & protects brain) • rosemary (enhances cognitive performance, relieves mental fatigue) • clove, thyme (protective antioxidants) • vetiver, lavender, clary sage, cedarwood (focus & calm)

BRUISES • helichrysum • geranium • fennel

COURAGE • musk • iris • rose • geranium

DEPRESSION • lemon • douglas fir • frankincense • lavender • bergamot • clary sage • geranium • jasmine • lemongrass • sandalwood • rose • wild orange • ylang ylang

DETOX • grapefruit (antioxidant, detoxes liver) • lemon (antioxidant, detoxes chemicals) • lemongrass • clove (antioxidant, cleanses blood & cells)

EATING DISORDER • grapefruit (helps heal relationship with body) • patchouli (body acceptance) • bergamot (balances hormones, promotes self-worth) • cinnamon (balances metabolism, sense of safety)

ENERGY / FATIGUE • white fir • basil • lemon • clove • cypress • grapefruit • lemongrass • rosemary • wild orange

FEVER • peppermint • lemon • lime • eucalyptus • clove

FIBROMYALGIA • basil • black pepper • cinnamon • cypress • douglas fir/white fir • thyme • marjoram • peppermint • rosemary

FIRST AID • clove (numbing wounds) • frankincense (universal healing properties) • helichrysum (stop bleeding, pain relief) • lavender (shock) • lemon, melaleuca (antiseptic) • lemongrass, marjoram (muscle/cramp relief) • oregano (anti-inflammatory, antibacterial/antiviral) • peppermint (nausea/vomiting, burn care, pain relief)

FLU • melaleuca • peppermint • rosemary

HAIR • cedarwood (anti-dandruff, hair growth, split ends) • clary sage, geranium, lavender (helps with brittle hair) • arborvitae (hair loss)

HEADACHE / MIGRAINE • peppermint • rosemary • basil • helichrysum • roman chamomile • frankincense • lavender • peppermint • wintergreen

HEALING • carnation • eucalyptus • lotus • myrrh • rosemary • sandalwood • narcissus

HEART HEALTH • cypress (blood circulation) • ylang ylang (reduces high blood pressure) • marjoram • helichrysum (repairs blood vessels, stops bleeding, resolves low blood pressure) • black pepper • geranium

IMMUNE SYSTEM • cassia, clove, eucalyptus, frankincense, ginger, lemon, lime, rosemary, spearmint, white fir, melissa, vetiver, wild orange (immunostimulant) • black pepper (digestion, boosts immunity) • melaleuca, cinnamon, thyme (antibacterial, antiviral)

INDIGESTION • black pepper, cardamom, fennel, ginger, wild orange, grapefruit, peppermint (stomach) • basil, cardamom, ginger, marjoram, grapefruit (intestines) • basil, cilantro, geranium, grapefruit, helichrysum, lemon, rosemary (liver)

INSOMNIA • lavender (calms, relaxes) • vetiver (grounding) • orange • Roman chamomile (sedative, balances hormones) • spikenard

NAILS • arborvitae, cypress, eucalyptus, geranium, fennel, frankincense (weak nails) • eucalyptus, lemon, melaleuca (yellow nails)

NAUSEA • ginger • peppermint

PAIN RELIEF • helichrysum • wintergreen • peppermint, black pepper (reduces inflammation) • ginger • basil, rosemary (improves circulation & healing)

PAST LIVES • lilac • sandalwood

PEACE / HARMONY • basil • gardenia • lilac • narcissus • benzoin • magnolia • rose • tuberose

PMS / CRAMPS • clary sage • lemongrass, marjoram (muscle/cramp relief) • peppermint • marjoram

POWER • carnation • rosemary • vanilla

PROTECTION • cyprus • myrrh • patchouli • rose • geranium • rue • violet • rosemary

PSYCHIC POWERS • acacia • anise • cassia • heliotrope • lilac • mimosa

RESPIRATORY • melaleuca • eucalyptus • rosemary • black pepper • douglas fir • cardamom • frankincense • peppermint

SEX / LIBIDO • jasmine, ylang ylang, bergamot, clary sage (libido) • cinnamon, clove, rose, coriander, patchouli (aphrodisiac) • basil, bergamot, birch, black pepper (stimulating) • musk • violet • neroli • vanilla • stephanori

URINARY TRACT INFECTION • lemongrass • thyme • eucalyptus • cardamom

WEIGHT LOSS • grapefruit (reduces cravings, induces fat burning) • cinnamon (balances blood sugar) • peppermint, ginger (reduces cravings, feel fuller)

Some information taken from The Essential Life c. 2017 Total Wellness Publishing.

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Healing Chakra Imbalances

First, if you don’t know whether your chakras are balanced or not, take this test!

ROOT CHAKRA (Muladhara) - The chakra of being physically present. Located at the base of your spine, and associated with the color red.

Open/Balanced: You feel grounded, stable, secure. You are present and connected to your physical body. You feel comfortable and “at home” no matter where you are. Underactive: You feel fearful, nervous, and easily feel unwelcome. Overactive: You are materialistic, greedy, obsessed with being secure, and resistant to change.

How to balance: FOOD: Eat root vegetables & healthy proteins (eggs, meat, beans) EXERCISE: Meditate to feel grounded. Practice yoga (tree pose). Take a mindful walk, concentrating on your foot leaving the ground and connecting back to the earth, for every step. COLOR: Surround yourself with the color red. Wear red clothing and jewelry, and decorate your home with the color red so that you see it often. Meditate on the color red to heal and activate the root chakra. AROMATHERAPY: Patchouli, Ginger, Cypress, Gingerwood. Apply to base of spine or pulse points, or diffuse in your home. AFFIRMATIONS: “I am deeply connected to the Earth.” “I am well-grounded and balanced.” “I am enough.” Write down or speak aloud these affirmations regularly. HERBALS: Ginseng, Clover, Ginger Root, Echinacea, Cayenne Pepper, Dong Quai, Damiana, Yucca. Drink herbals in tea, consume dried, use in your cooking, or apply to the body via salves, lotions and oils. CRYSTALS: Bloodstone, Ruby, Red Tiger’s Eye, Garnet, Pyrite, Red Hematite, Black Tourmaline, Onyx. Place crystals on the body over the root chakra area (base of the spine), or keep them in your home, hold them, meditate on them, wear them.

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SACRAL CHAKRA (Svadhishthana) - The chakra of feeling and sexuality. Located at the base of your pubis, and associated with the color orange.

Open/Balanced: Your feelings flow freely without being over-emotional. You are passionate, lively, and open to intimacy. You are comfortable with your sexuality. Underactive: You are stiff, cold, unemotional, and closed off. Overactive: You are always emotional, and are emotionally attached to people. You may be very sexual.

How to balance: FOOD: Healthy fats, such as fish, nuts, seeds, and avocado. EXERCISE: Dance to get your body’s energy flowing. Practice yoga (Open angle pose, Cow face pose, One-legged king pigeon pose, Reclining bound angle pose, Half frog pose, Fire log pose) COLOR: Surround yourself with the color orange. Wear orange clothing and jewelry, and decorate your home with the color orange so that you see it often. Meditate on the color orange to heal and activate the sacral chakra, and to improve your focus and concentration. AROMATHERAPY: Sandalwood, Clary Sage, Rosewood, Patchouli. Apply above your belly button or pulse points, or diffuse in your home. AFFIRMATIONS: “I want to experience joy in my life.” “I feel comfortable with my sexuality.” “I feel content and satisfied.” “I feel creative.” Write down or speak aloud these affirmations regularly. HERBALS: Calendula, Grapeseed, Papaya. Drink herbals in tea, consume dried, use in your cooking, or apply to the body via salves, lotions and oils. CRYSTALS: Copper, Carnelian, Vanadinite, Tiger’s Eye, Tiger Iron, Turquoise, Fluorite. Place crystals on the body over the sacral chakra area (base of pubis), or keep them in your home, hold them, meditate on them, wear them.

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SOLAR PLEXUS CHAKRA (Manipura) - The chakra of confidence, energy, and asserting oneself in a group. Located between the navel and sternum, and associated with the color yellow.

Open/Balanced: You feel in control, and have sufficient self-esteem. Underactive: You are passive, indecisive, and timid. You don’t get what you want. Overactive: You are domineering and aggressive.

How to balance: FOOD: Eat squash, sweet potatoes, pumpkins, lentils, yellow and orange peppers, lemons, corn, yellow pears, golden apples, brown rice, and oats. EXERCISE: Meditate and visualize a bright yellow flower, golden ball of light, or a flame over your navel. Practice yoga (Warrior Pose, Boat Pose, and Sun Salutation). Spend time outside on sunny days. COLOR: Surround yourself with the color yellow. Wear yellow clothing and jewelry, and decorate your home with the color yellow so that you see it often. Meditate on the color yellow to heal and activate the solar plexus chakra. AROMATHERAPY: Lemon, Fennel, Juniper. Apply between ribcage and belly button, or on your pulse points, or diffuse in your home. AFFIRMATIONS: “I do have the power to manifest what I want in my life.” “I do feel self-confident.” “I can manifest my desires.” “I can do anything.” Write down or speak aloud these affirmations regularly. HERBALS: Milk thistle, Parsley, Dandelion, Ginger, Lemonbalm, Yarrow, Mettle. Drink herbals in tea, consume dried, use in your cooking, or apply to the body via salves, lotions and oils. CRYSTALS: Citrine, Gold, Amber, Calcite, Yellow Jasper, Yellow Jade. Place crystals on the body over the solar plexus area (between navel and sternum), or keep them in your home, hold them, meditate on them, wear them.

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HEART CHAKRA (Anahata) - The chakra of love, kindness, and affection. Located in the chest, and associated with the color green.

Open/Balanced: You are compassionate, friendly, and you work at harmonious relationships. Underactive: You are cold and distant. Overactive: You suffocate people with your love, and your love probably has selfish reasons.

How to balance: FOOD: Green vegetables (spinach, zucchini, kale, broccoli, beans, peas), green fruits (kiwi, green apples, cucumbers, avocado, limes), superfoods (spirulina, matcha, green tea). EXERCISE: Practice yoga, especially poses that expand the chest/heart region (Cobra pose, Wheel pose, Camel pose). Spend time in nature, feeling the grass between your toes. Exercise your pectoral area, by doing push-ups or swimming. Meditate on the beating of your heart. COLOR: Surround yourself with the color green. Wear green clothing and jewelry, and decorate your home with the color green so that you see it often. Meditate on the color green to heal and activate the heart chakra. AROMATHERAPY: Pine, Ylang Ylang, Rose, Jasmine. Apply onto heart region or your pulse points, or diffuse in your home. AFFIRMATIONS: “I love myself.” “I love my family.” “I love my life.” “I love the blessings I receive.” Write down or speak aloud these affirmations regularly. HERBALS: Rose Hips, Sage, Echinacea, Pine, Hawthorn. Drink herbals in tea, consume dried, use in your cooking, or apply to the body via salves, lotions and oils. CRYSTALS: Peridot, Malachite, Emerald, Aventurine, Jade, Watermelon Tourmaline, Unakite, Ruby, Rose Quartz, Chrysocolla, Chrysoprase. Place crystals on the body over the heart area, or keep them in your home, hold them, meditate on them, wear them.

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THROAT CHAKRA (Vishudda) - The chakra of self-expression and talking. Located in the throat, and associated with the color blue.

Open/Balanced: You have no problem expressing yourself, perhaps through artistic methods. Underactive: You don’t speak much. You are shy and have trouble speaking the truth. Overactive: You speak too much, to domineer and keep people at a distance. You are probably a bad listener.

How to balance: FOOD: Eat blueberries, blackberries, fruits that grow on trees (apples, pears, oranges, peaches, apricots, and plums), root soups, and hot drinks. EXERCISE: Practice yoga (Fish pose, Camel pose, Plow pose). Deep belly breathing provides energy flow into your body. Write in a journal, play music, sing, speak, use your mouth & expressive abilities as much as possible. Alternatively, have a silence retreat by stepping away from your phone for a few hours or a day. Spend some time alone, hiking, gardening or camping. COLOR: Surround yourself with the color blue. Wear blue clothing and jewelry, and decorate your home with the color blue so that you see it often. Meditate on the color blue to heal and activate the throat chakra. AROMATHERAPY: Lavender, Geranium, Chamomile, Bergamot. Apply to throat area or on your pulse points, or diffuse in your home. AFFIRMATIONS: “I express myself easily.” “I speak with honesty.” “I express myself with eloquence.” “I speak what is in my heart.” Write down or speak aloud these affirmations regularly. HERBALS: Chamomile, Eucalyptus, Thyme, Primrose Oil, Fennel, Hyssops, Witch Hazel. Drink herbals in tea, consume dried, use in your cooking, or apply to the body via salves, lotions and oils. CRYSTALS: Blue Agate, Sodalite, Angelite, Lapis Lazuli, Sapphire, Amazonite, Topaz, Blue Kyanite, Turquoise, Blue Calcite. Place crystals on the body over the throat area or keep them in your home, hold them, meditate on them, wear them (on necklaces/chokers if possible).

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THIRD EYE CHAKRA (Ajna) - The chakra of insight and visualization. Located at the center of the forehead between your eyebrows, and associated with the color indigo.

Open/Balanced: You have good intuition. You tend to fantasize and visualize what you want to do with your life. Underactive: You are not good at thinking for yourself, you tend to rely on authorities. You may be rigid in your thinking, relying on your beliefs too much. You may get easily confused. Overactive: You live in the world of fantasy too much. In extreme cases, you may hallucinate.

How to balance: FOOD: Eat plums, eggplant, blueberries, and purple cabbage. Eat foods rich in Omega-3 fatty acids. EXERCISE: Practice yoga (Downward-facing dog, Child’s pose, Standing half forward bend, Supported shoulder stand, Hero pose). Practice seeing auras. Meditate with a piece of amethyst set on your third eye. COLOR: Surround yourself with the color indigo. Wear indigo clothing and jewelry, and decorate your home with the color indigo so that you see it often. Meditate on the color indigo to heal and activate the third eye chakra. AROMATHERAPY: Frankincense, Cedarwood, Patchouli. Apply to middle of forehead or on your pulse points, or diffuse in your home. AFFIRMATIONS: “I know without knowing.” “I know that I know nothing.” “I think clearly.” “I think with organized thoughts.” Write down or speak aloud these affirmations regularly. HERBALS: White Willow Bark, Passionflower, Bilberry, Vervain. Drink herbals in tea, consume dried, use in your cooking, or apply to the body via salves, lotions and oils. CRYSTALS: Quartz, Crystal Tanzanite, Sugilite, Sapphire, Lapis Lazuli, Azurite, Amethyst. Place crystals on the body over the third eye area or keep them in your home, hold them, meditate on them, wear them (on necklaces/chokers if possible).

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CROWN CHAKRA (Sahasrara) - The chakra of wisdom and being one with the world. Located on the top of the head, and associated with the color white or violet.

Open/Balanced: You feel as though you are one with the universe. You are open-minded and aware of the world and yourself. You have an easy time learning new things. Underactive: You are not very aware of spirituality, and you are rigid in your thinking. Overactive: You spend too much time intellectualizing, and may be “addicted” to spirituality to the point of ignoring your bodily needs.

How to balance: FOOD: Fasting and detoxing can be beneficial for the third eye chakra. EXERCISE: Meditate, write in a journal, or walk in nature. COLOR: Surround yourself with the color white or violet. Wear white or violet clothing and jewelry, and decorate your home with white or violet so that you see it often. Meditate on the color white or violet to heal and activate the crown chakra. AROMATHERAPY: Myrrh, Lavender, Frankincense. Apply to top of head or on your pulse points, or diffuse in your home. AFFIRMATIONS: “I am enlightened.” “I am awakened.” “I understand my life’s purpose.” “I understand myself and I show myself compassion.” Write down or speak aloud these affirmations regularly. HERBALS: Meadowsweet, Vervain, Gotu Kola. Drink herbals in tea, consume dried, use in your cooking, or apply to the body via salves, lotions and oils. CRYSTALS: Amethyst, Serpentine, Quartz, Diamond, Selenite. Place crystals on the body on the top of your head, or keep them in your home, hold them, meditate on them, wear them (on necklaces/chokers if possible).

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IMPORTANT: **ALWAYS be careful and take your own health, current medications and conditions into consideration when using herbals and aromatherapy. Not all herbals are safe for everyone, always do your research and make sure you are being safe with how you use them and using a safe dosage. Especially if you are taking any other medications, because herbals can have dangerous side effects when mixed with other medications.**

The above information is synthesized from Chakras: A Complete Guide to Chakra Healing:Balance Chakras, Improve Your Health and Feel Great (Chakra Alignment - Chakra Healing - Chakra Balancing) by Kristine Marie Corr, as well as EclecticEnergies.com, TheInspiredTable.com, MindBodyGreen.com, Chakras.info, Intuition-Physician.com, IntuitiveSoulsBlog.com, MindValleyAcademy.com, GuidedMind.com, ParsnipsandPastries.com

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Crystals & their Correspondences

ANXIETY • amethyst • carnelian • charoite • chrysoprase • jasper

AURA STRENGTHENING • celestite • jasper • labradorite

AWARENESS • azurite • creedite • jasper • kyanite

BALANCE • agate • amazonite • amber • aventurine • calcite • rhodochrosite • smoky quartz • tourmaline

BEAUTY • aquamarine • clear quartz • lepidolite • rose quartz • sapphire

COMMUNICATION • amethyst • ametrine • aquamarine • blue calcite • celestite • citrine • kyanite • topaz • turquoise

COMPASSION • angelite • celestite • lapis lazuli • rose quartz • sodalite

COURAGE/CONFIDENCE • agate • carnelian • citrine • sugilite • tourmaline

CLARITY • agate • calcite • citrine • sapphire • tigers eye

CLEANSING • celestite • chrysoprase • jasper • kyanite • moonstone • selenite • shungite • sunstone

CREATIVITY • agate • amazonite • amethyst • aventurine • carnelian • howlite • lapis lazuli • opal • topaz

DEPRESSION • amber • calcite • chrysoprase • fluorite • lapis lazuli • pyrite • rainbow quartz • rose quartz • tigers eye

DREAMS • amethyst • hemimorphite • herkimer diamond • jade

ENERGIZING • agate • amber • calcite • carnelian • garnet • rose quartz • topaz

FEMININE ENERGY • cherry quartz • garnet • jade • lapis lazuli • moonstone • rose quartz

FERTILITY • agate • aventurine • jade • moonstone • pearl • red carnelian • rose quartz • smoky quartz • turquoise

FOCUS • emerald • fluorite • pearl • tigers eye

FORGIVENESS • blue agate • blue chalcedony • chrysoprase • dioptase • moonstone • sugilite

FRIENDSHIP • amethyst • barite • carnelian • desert agate • jade • lapis lazuli • rose quartz • strontianite

GENEROSITY • chrysoberyl • orange jasper • sunstone • topaz

GRIEF • apache tear • danburite • epidote • onyx • peridot • sodalite • rose quartz • ruby

GROUNDING • agate • hematite • obsidian • smoky quartz • tigers eye

HARMONY • agate • amazonite • carnelian • emerald • jade

HAPPINESS • agate • amber • chrysoprase • rose quartz

HEADACHE • amethyst • lapis lazuli • rose quartz

HEALING • agate • amethyst • aquamarine • blue lace agate • carnelian • citrine • clear quartz • hematite • lapis lazuli • rose quartz • selenite

IMAGINATION • aventurine • blue pietersite • citrine • fulgurite • iolite • malachite • rose quartz • sugilite • topaz • ulexite

INSIGHT/INTUITION • amethyst • aquamarine • citrine • dumortierite • euclase • green prehnite • iolite • moonstone

INSOMNIA • amethyst • ammonite • angelite • black tourmaline • clear quartz • hematite • jade • labradorite • rose quartz

INSPIRATION • agate • charoite • opal

INTELLIGENCE • agate • calcite • charoite • green aventurine • yellow tourmaline

LONGEVITY • amethyst • agate • carnelian • citrine • garnet • quartz • tourmaline

LOVE • amazonite • chrysoprase • jade • malachite • rose quartz

LUCK • aventurine • carnelian • citrine • rhodonite • rose quartz • tigers eye

MEDITATION • amethyst • calcite • celestite • elestial quartz • labradorite • lapis lazuli • rutilated quartz • selenite

MOTIVATION/DETERMINATION • aventurine • carnelian • citrine • garnet • jasper • tigers eye

NEGATIVE ENERGY (repel/absorb/protect) • amethyst • apache tears • black tourmaline • carnelian • chrysoprase • jasper • onyx • smoky quartz • tigers eye

NURTURING • amber • calcite • jasper • pearl • rhodochrosite • rose quartz

PHYSICAL STAMINA • amazonite • lace agate • hematite • jasper • red amethyst • red spinel • tigers eye

PROSPERITY • agate • carnelian • chrysoprase • citrine

SELF ESTEEM • agate • amethyst • amazonite • aventurine • charoite • chrysoprase • dumortierite • garnet • jade • malachite • sodalite • tigers eye • variscite

SPIRITUAL AWARENESS • amethyst • bloodstone • calcite • chrysoprase • howlite • kyanite • lapis lazuli • moonstone • pyrite • smoky quartz • selenite • turquoise • unakite

SPONTANEITY • hiddenite • opal

TRUTH • agate • aquamarine • celestite • charoite • danburite • iolite • pietersite • sapphire • scheelite • tigers eye

VISUALIZATION • iolite • imperial topaz • green tourmaline • kyanite • magnesite • petalite • pietersite • ruby • selenite • ulexite

WEALTH/ABUNDANCE • agate • chrysoprase • citrine • green aventurine • jade • moss agate • ruby • tigers eye

OTHER INFO:

Essential Oils & Correspondences

Healing Chakra Imbalances

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