Herbs and Reiki combined to balance the chakras

There are 7 energy centers or chakras in the body that help to align us and keep our body, mind and spirit balanced.

When our chakras are  imbalanced we become susceptible to spiritual, mental, emotional and physical dis-eases and this where some energy work and herbs come in handy.

Herbs have been used for healing for centuries and they carry a powerful vibration that connects us to the earth and our vital energy.

Stimulate or healing your charkas with herbs is particularly beneficial, as they touch us on a physical and energetic level – clearing out psychic debris and increasing detoxification and oxygen pathways.

Root Chakra

The chakra responsible for making us feel grounded both physically and emotionally.

Imbalance: Issues can occur in the feet, legs, rectum and immune system. Depression, scattered feelings or anger also occur.

Mantra: I am

Herbs: Dandelion root, ginger, elderflowers and sage

Root vegetables: carrots, parsnips, potatoes, radishes, garlic and onions.

Sacral Chakra

The chakra responsible for creativity and sexuality – the centre of manifestation.

Imbalances: Issues surround the reproductive system, urinary tract disorders, eating disorders, fevers, phobias and anxiety.

Mantra: I feel

Herbs: hibiscus tea, calendula flowers, fennel, coriander, licorice, vanilla, cinnamon, sweet paprika, carob, caraway seeds and sesame seeds.

Solar Plexus Chakra

The chakra responsible for our thoughts, emotions and self control.

Imbalances: Feelings of low self-esteem, depression or anxiety arise. Issues surround the liver, kidnets and digestive system.

Mantra: I do

Herbs: lily of the valley, fennel, cinnamon, anise, celery, ginger, mints, turmeric, cumin and melissa.

Heart Chakra

Imbalances: Feeling disconnected, lacking empathy, issues surround loving yourself and lead to lack of motivation, poor circulation and the inability to heal.

Mantra: I love

Herbs: Hawthorn Berry, rose oil, jasmine, cayenne, lavender, marjoram, basil, sage, cilantro, thyme and parsley.

Throat Chakra

The chakra responsible for speech, communication and self-expression, .

Imbalances: Issues surround lack of confidence, codependency, inability speak your truth, speaking before thinking. This leads to  laryngitis and thyroid problems.

Mantra: I speak

Herbs: Lemon Blam, Red clover blossom, eucalyptus, lemon grass, coltsfoot, sage, peppermint and salt.

Third Eye Chakra

The chakra responsible for the pineal gland, intuition and the seat of consciousness.

Mantra: I see

Imbalances: Issues surround lack of imagination, intuition, weakness in the eyes or ears, migraines, headaches, insomnia, nightmares or night terrors.

Herbs: Mint, lemon, jasmine, eyebright, juniper, mugwort, lavender, poppy and poppy seed.

Crown Chakra

The chakra responsible for our connection to our universal life force, wisdom and enlightenment.

Imbalances: Feeling disconnected spirituality, lack of purpose or direction and nervous system disorders, leading to migraines, depression, mental illness, ADD and learning difficulties.

Mantra: I understand

Herbs: Lavender, Lotus root and petals.