Essential Oils for Chakra Balancing

Aromatherapy is a popular alternative healing modality using extracted oils from flowers, herbs, seeds, and tree roots and bark. These botanical oils are commonly referred to as “essential oils” and are believed to have healing effects on a plethora of health issues as well as Chakra balancing.

Moreover, essential oils are produced by either distillation or cold-pressing plant material to render a concentrated pure oil. Then the oil is bottled for use by rubbing a diluted blend into the skin, sniffing it neat (non-diluted) from the bottle, or infusing it neat into a room.  

Although use of essential oils dates back to ancient Egypt, their use continues to be wildly popular today. For they are now sold by all manner of retailers, both brick and mortar and internet websites. And many American households today possess at least one essential oil diffuser.

Warning: many essential oils are toxic if ingested. And diffusing of some oils around small children, pets, pregnant or nursing women can be harmful to them. Keep all essential oils out of the reach of small children and pets. And if diffusing an oil in the presence of small children, pets, pregnant or nursing women, do your research to ensure the oil is safe for them.  

Using Essential Oils for Healing and Chakra Balancing

The long-time popularity of essential oils stems from evidence that each single oil can help with a long list of physical, emotional, and mental maladies. This is because the vibrational frequencies of essential oil fragrances have a stimulating effect on the body’s organs, systems, psychological functions, and their related Chakras.

Since essential oils are stimulating, they should only be used for deficient Chakras. Nonetheless, if a Chakra is deficient, its complimentary opposite Chakra is likely excessive. And stimulating the deficient Chakra will pull energy from its excessive complimentary Chakra, thereby balancing both Chakras.

Disclaimer: Essential oils are not a replacement for professional medical care. They should be used as a complimentary treatment only. For any serious medical or psychological complaint, see a qualified licensed physician.

Complimentary Chakras

The Chakras, numbered from 1 to 7 starting at the base of the spine, are the Root, Sacral, Solar Plexus, Heart, Throat, 3^rd Eye, and Crown Chakras. And since the Heart Chakra is centered between the 3 lower and the 3 higher Chakras it’s considered complimentary to all Chakras.

However, the other Chakras are each considered to have an additional main complimentary Chakra with somewhat opposing functionality.

And each Chakra’s compliment is located the same number of Chakras away from the Heart Chakra in the opposite direction.

• Root Chakra – Crown Chakra
• Sacral Chakra – 3^rd Eye Chakra  
• Solar Plexus Chakra – Throat Chakra
• Heart Chakra – All other Chakras

Essential Oils Matched to Chakra Issues

Each Chakra energetically affects specific bodily organs and systems within their area of influence. Additionally, each Chakra is connected to specific psychological functions.

Consequently, each Chakra has a direct effect on the health and psychological issues related to it. Fortunately, there’s often one or more essential oil(s) helpful for a Chakra’s various corresponding issues.

Note: again some essential oils may not be safe for young children, pregnant or nursing women, animals, or those who have allergies to them. So please be diligent in your research before using any of the oils listed as helpful for specific ailments below.  

Root Chakra

The Root Chakra psychologically relates to survival, personal safety, and security, and being grounded in reality. Physically this Chakra relates to coccyx, spine, entire skeletal frame, and joints, rectum, large intestine, immune system (Inner physician), and adrenal glands and their fight or flight response.

• Anxiety, Fears, & PTSD – Basil, Bergamot, Chamomile, Clary Sage, Frankincense, Jasmine, Lavender, Orange, Patchouli, and Rose.
• Adrenal Fatigue – Bergamot, Clary Sage, Frankincense, Lavender, and Pine.
• Low Immunity – Cinnamon, Clove, Eucalyptus, Lavender, and Rosemary.
• Constipation – Clary Sage, Cypress, Eucalyptus, Peppermint, and Rosemary,
• Diarrhea – Cardamon, Chamomile, Cinnamon, Clove, Ginger, Lavender, Lemon, Peppermint, and Sweet Orange.
• Arthritis, Joint Pain, & Stiffness – Chamomile, Eucalyptus, Ginger, Lavender, Lemongrass, and Rosemary.                  

Sacral Chakra

The Sacral Chakra psychologically relates to sexuality, sensuality, emotionality, obsessions, and tangible creativity. Physically this Chakra relates to kidneys, bladder, lumbar and sacral vertebrae, fertility and reproduction, uterus, and the ovaries/testicles/prostate glands.       

• Addiction Recovery – Grapefruit, Lavender, and Rosemary.
• Female Fertility – Clary Sage, Geranium, and Lavender.
• PMS & Menstrual Cramps – Cinnamon, Chamomile, Lavender, Rose, and Ylang-Ylang.
• Menopausal Issues – Basil, Clary Sage, Geranium, Lavender, and Peppermint.
• Male Erectile Dysfunction – Cinnamon, Ginger, Lavender, Rose, and Ylang-Ylang.      
• Male Fertility – Frankincense and Sandalwood.
• Fluid Retention – Cypress, Grapefruit, Juniper, Lemon, Lime, and Sweet Orange.
• Bladder Ailments – Clary Sage, Cypress, Geranium, Lavender, and Lemongrass.
• Kidney Ailments – Cypress, Frankincense, Geranium, Grapefruit, Juniper Berry, Lavender, and Lemongrass.   

Solar Plexus Chakra

The Solar Plexus Chakra psychologically relates to willpower, individuality, self-confidence, self-esteem, self-control, self-motivation, and personal power and boundaries. Physically this Chakra relates to physical energy, digestion and assimilation of nutrients, stomach, gall bladder, liver, small intestine, spleen, lower thoracic vertebrae, and the pancreas gland.

• Anger & Aggression – Bergamot, Chamomile, Lavender, Lemongrass, Myrrh, Rose, Sweet Orange, and Ylang-Ylang.
• Lack of Assertiveness – Bay Leaf, Cedarwood, Cypress, and Rosemary.
• Low Self-esteem and Low Self-confidence – Bergamot, Grapefruit, Lavender, Lemon, Rosemary, and Sandalwood.              
• Fatigue – Bergamot, Cinnamon, Ginger,  Grapefruit, Lemon, Peppermint, Pine, Rosemary, Spearmint, and Sweet Orange.
• Indigestion & Acid Reflux – Allspice, Aniseed, Dill, Fennel, Ginger, Lemon, Mandarin, and Peppermint.
• Nausea – Bergamot, Chamomile, Fennel, Ginger, Grapefruit, Lavender, Mandarin, Peppermint, Rosewood, and Sweet Orange.
• Gall Bladder Ailments – Frankincense, Grapefruit, Lemon, Melissa, Peppermint, Rosemary, and Tangerine.           
• Liver Ailments – Cypress, Chamomile, Fennel, Geranium, Lemon, Ginger, and Thyme.
• Pancreas Ailments – Coriander, Clove Bud, Fenugreek, Frankincense, and Grapefruit.
• Spleen Ailments – Cypress, Frankincense, Lemon, Myrrh, and Oregano.
• Diabetes Type 2 – Cinnamon, Clove Bud, Coriander, Grapefruit, Lavender, and Lemon Balm.

Heart Chakra

The Heart Chakra psychologically relates to unconditional love, compassion, sympathy, empathy, tolerance, grief, and depression. Physically this Chakra relates to the heart and the circulatory system, lungs and respiratory system, breasts, shoulders, upper thoracic vertebrae, ribs, and the thymus gland’s immune system support.

• Grief & Depression – Chamomile, Jasmine, Lavender, Lemon, Rosemary, Sandalwood, and Ylang-Ylang.            
• Compassion & Forgiveness – Chamomile, Geranium, Jasmine, Lavender, Rose, and Ylang-Ylang.
• Thymus Gland Support – Myrrh, Sweet Orange, and Ylang-Ylang.
• High Blood Pressure – Bergamot, Cedarwood, Citronella, Jasmine, Lavender, Lemon Balm, and Sweet Marjoram.
• Low Blood Pressure – Basil, Eucalyptus, Lemon, and Rosemary.
• Chest Congestion – Camphor, Eucalyptus, Frankincense, Myrrh, Peppermint, Pine, Rosemary, Tea Tree, and Thyme.       
• Cough, Colds, & Flu – Allspice, Aniseed, Basil, Camphor, Cinnamon, Eucalyptus, Ginger, Lavender, Lemon, Peppermint, Pine, Tea Tree, and Thyme.
• Hay Fever – Bergamot, Cedarwood, Chamomile, Eucalyptus, Geranium, Lavender, Lemongrass, Pine, Rose, Rose Geranium, Rosemary, Rosewood, and Ylang-Ylang.

Throat Chakra

The Throat Chakra psychologically relates to communication, self-expression, speaking one’s truth, intellectual creativity, and musical ability. Physically this Chakra relates to throat, larynx, adenoids, esophagus, trachea, jaw, teeth, neck muscles, neck vertebrae, and the thyroid gland.   

• Communication Issues – Cajeput, Chamomile, Frankincense, Holy Basil, Spearmint, and Sweet Orange.
• Thyroid Ailments – Cedarwood, Myrrh, Peppermint, Rose Geranium, and Spearmint.
• Throat Issues – Basil, Cinnamon, Eucalyptus, Lavender, Lemon, Peppermint, Pine, and Sandalwood.           
• Dental Issues – Clove, Frankincense, Myrrh, and Peppermint.
• Ear infection – Basil, Frankincense, Myrrh, and Tea Tree.
• Tinnitus – Basil, Cypress, Helichrysum, Juniper Berry, and Patchouli.
• Hearing Disorders – Cajeput, Geranium, and Lavender.                  

3^rd Eye Chakra

The 3rd Eye Chakra psychologically relates to intuition, discernment, good-judgement, perception, knowledge, imagination, and visualization. Physically this Chakra relates to brain, eyes, nose, peripheral nervous system (outside brain and spine), mental acuity, and the pituitary gland.

• Blocked Intuition – Chamomile, Clary Sage, Frankincense, Melissa, and Sandalwood.
• Low Imagination – Bergamot, Geranium, Jasmine, Neroli, Orange, Rose, and Ylang-Ylang.        
• Memory & Concentration – Lemon, Peppermint, Rosemary, Spearmint, and Sweet Orange.
• Learning Disorders – Bergamot, Cedarwood, Chamomile, Mandarin, Peppermint, Tea Tree, Vetiver, and Ylang-Ylang.
• Pituitary Gland Issues – Basil, Cedarwood, Lime, Melissa, Myrrh, and Patchouli.
• Chronic Headaches – Chamomile, Lavender, Lemongrass, Oregano, Peppermint, and Rosewood.
• Chronic Sinusitis – Clary Sage, Eucalyptus, Lavender, Oregano, Peppermint, and Tea Tree.   
• Peripheral Nerve Pain – Chamomile, Clove Bud, Helichrysum, Holy Basil, Juniper Berry, Peppermint, and Turmeric.
• Vision Disorders – Cypress, Frankincense, and Helichrysum.            

Crown Chakra

The Crown Chakra psychologically relates to spirituality, religiosity, spiritual life path, wisdom, understanding the meaning of events, and seeing the big picture. Physically this Chakra relates to cerebral cortex, central nervous system of the spine, muscular system, and the pineal gland.

• Spiritual Connection – Cedarwood, Frankincense, Lavender, Myrrh, Palo Alto, Patchouli, Rosewood, and Sandalwood.
• Meditation – Cedarwood, Chamomile, Frankincense, Lavender, Neroli, Patchouli, Sandalwood, Vetiver, and Ylang-Ylang.
• Pineal Gland Issues (Insomnia) – Bergamot, Chamomile, Lavender, Sandalwood, and Ylang-Ylang.    
• Spinal Nerve Pain – Chamomile, Clove Bud, Helichrysum, Holy Basil, Juniper Berry, Peppermint, and Turmeric.
• Muscular Pain – (mixed with a carrier oil such as grapeseed or jojoba and applied directly to the skin) Chamomile, Eucalyptus, Ginger, Lavender, Lemongrass, Peppermint, and Rosemary.
• Vertigo & Dizziness – Clary Sage, Cypress, Ginger, Lemon, Peppermint, Sweet Orange, and Tangerine.

Summing Up

Essential oils can be purchased individually or in synergic blends that are tailored to stimulate one of the seven major Chakras. Some of these oils are intended to be sniffed or diffused and others are diluted with carrier oils that can be safely applied directly to the skin.

I’ve been using Aromafume’s 7 Chakra Essential Oil Blend Roll-on Set found on Amazon. And I use one or more of these Chakra oils each day for the Chakra(s) that are deficient and need help. I roll them directly onto the skin in an area that won’t contact and stain clothing.

Note: I do not receive compensation from recommending this product.

For more on the Chakras, see my previous post on this blog, The Importance of the Seven Major Chakras. And for information and booking my Chakra Therapist Certification Home Study Course see my Reiki Essence Institute Energy Healing School website.