Throat chakra supportive herbs

**Admin** Tue Mar 12, 2013 6:22 am

The fifth chakra is the area of your will and is located in the throat area. It has to do with communication and expressing your desires.

The following herbs assist in allowing a free flow of self-expression.

Red Clover
Chamomile
Sage
Basil

Element: sound or ether
Colours: blue
Sense: hearing
Mantra: HAM
Location: situated on the level of the throat, the nerve plexus of the pharynx region

Deals with: communication, creativity, learning to take responsibility for one's own needs, confession, faith, truthfulness, self-knowledge, intuition, synthesis, expression

Governs: throat, thyroid gland, parathyroid gland, trachea, cervical vertebrae, vocal cords, neck, shoulder, arms, hands, esophagus, mouth, teeth, gums

Physical Dysfunctions: thyroid dysfunctions, sore throat, stiff neck, mouth ulcers, swollen glands, gum or tooth problems, teeth grinding, scoliosis, laryngitis, hearing problems

Psychological and Emotional Issues: faith, decision making, will, personal expression, creativity, criticism, addiction

Balanced Chakra: Creative and expressive, constructive communication, contentment, centered, conscious listening, positive self expression