Solar Plexus supportive herbs

**Admin** Tue Mar 12, 2013 6:19 am

The third chakra is involved with controlling outcomes in your lives. It is located slightly above the navel area.

The following herbs balance the third chakra and softens personal desires to control your life. These are good herbs to use when you feel powerless in controlling certain situations:

Rosemary
Marshmallow

Element: fire
Colours: yellow
Sense: sight, form and colour
Mantra: RAM
Location: situated at the level of the umbilicus corresponding to the gastric or solar plexus

Deals with: sense of belonging, mental understanding of emotions, defines self-esteem, personal power, stamina, thought, will, success, ego

Governs: upper abdomen, gallbladder, liver, middle spine, kidney, adrenals, small intestines, stomach

Physical Dysfunctions: diabetes, pancreatitis, adrenal imbalances, arthritis, colon diseases, stomach ulcers, intestinal tumors, anorexia/bulimia, low blood pressure

Psychological and Emotional Issues: lack of self-esteem, timid, depression, issues with self image and fear of rejection, inability to make decisions, judgmental, perfectionism, anger, rage, hostility

Balanced Chakra: energetic, confident, intelligent, decisive, productive, good digestion, mental focus