Solar Plexus Aromatherapy

By: Andrea Sipcic

The use of essential oils is a great way, or at least great addition, to aiding in chakra balancing. The following are a few essential oils that are specifically geared to balancing and healing the Solar Plexus chakra.

Bergamot

Bergamot is a citrus essential oil that is slightly sweet and very powerful. It has many healing abilities, namely being an antiseptic, antibiotic, digestive, disinfectant, sedative, and more. For this reason, it is very popular amongst aromatherapists. From a non-physical perspective, Bergamot helps to instil happiness and confidence in oneself, as it is a natural antidepressant. It has been proven to soothe anxiety, stress, nervous tension, aggression, and grief, as well as help to release negative thoughts and emotions, such as fear, guilt, and unworthiness.

Juniper

Juniper is known to be a purifying, natural antiseptic oil which has been used for physical and spiritual detoxification and the increase of circulation through the kidneys and liver. This oil also helps to promote emotional balance, as it positively affects the nervous system. It's calming scent helps to relieve stress as well. The aroma of Juniper evokes feelings of peace and love.

Lemon

Lemon is a very uplifting, refreshing oil that is very well known for its cleansing and purifying effects. It's a warm, invigorating oil that has a positive influence on the spleen and pancreas. It is also known to be good for liver and lymphatic cleansing. It is beneficial for the relief of anxiety, stress, and depression, and for the promotion of a sense of well-being, as it is calming and lightning.

To use these oils, you can apply a few drops directly onto the skin, such as wrists, temples, shoulders, or neck, although it may be too concentrated for the face. If preferred you can mix into a carrier oil also. A few other effective and popular ways to use it are in a diffuser, a salt bath, and as a room spray/deodorizer, mixing it with water