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Aromatherapy is simply using essential oils. Essential oils are found in the minute droplets of various plants. The oils are highly concentrated extracts which contain the properties that are found in the essential oils such as vitamins and antiseptics. Essential oils are often called the being, the core, or the absolute soul of a plant. These oils are often used in cosmetics and perfume. Many naturalists use the essential oils in homeopathic medicines as a natural healer. One reason for this is because antiseptic property is found universally in essential oils. Massage therapists incorporate essential oils into their practice and are able to enhance their client’s experiences during an aromatherapy massage. The world of aromatherapy combines art and science in a unique way and is able to provide your spirit and soul with invisible ecstasy.

To get you started in the world of aromatherapy, here’s a list of uses for 20 different essential oils and a few recipes to try out!




Essential Oils:

Number One:

Rose (Rose centifolia, R. damascene, Rosaceae) – Rose is one of the most expensive essential oils according to many aromatherapy experts. Because of this, this oil is often adulterated. This particular oil is very difficult to fine in a pure form. Rose oil has various medicinal properties including being an astringent, a tonic, and an antidepressant. In energy healing rose oil is used when working with the heart chakra.


Number Two:

Lavender (Lavandula officinalis) – Lavender is a favorite aromatic of many people. It is also known to be one of the most precious of all the essential oils. The best variety of this particular essential oil is known as lavender fine. The medicinal claims of this essential oil include, being good for the nervous system, the respiratory system and even the ability to be utilized as an insect repellant. Migraines, depression, and insomnia are just three reasons you might want to include the use of lavender essential oil. It is also often used as an antiseptic for burns and wounds.


Number Three:

Rosemary (Rosamarinus officinalis) – Rosemary essential oil has an invigorating fragrance. Medicinal claims of this oil include stimulating the adrenocortical glands and the ability to act as a diuretic. Other indications for this essential oil include items such as mental fatigue, memory loss, rheumatism, and gouty arthritis.


Number Four:

Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus) – The essential oil of eucalyptus is known to be a produced in such areas as Australia and Portugal. In fact, the Aborigines considered this oil to be a general cure-all. Eucalyptus oil is used for various respiratory diseases such as asthma, sinusitis, and even the flu. This oil has a medicinal smelling fragrance which is camphor like.


Number Five:

Tea Tree (Melaleuca alternifolia) – Tea Tree is an essential oil often used as a general cure-all and first aid kit. This oil tends to have a very strong medicinal fragrance. Some indications for this oil include fungal infections, urinary infections, and cystitis.


Number Six:

Pepper (Piper nigrum Piperaceae) – Yes, pepper is an essential oil. This ancient spice was, in fact, used as currency during the Middle Ages. Some indications for this oil include fever, cold, cough, decreased appetite, and impotence.


Number Seven:

Sandalwood (Santalum album, Santalaceae) – The essential oil of sandalwood has a sweet and spicy smell. This particular oil is has medicinal properties which include that of being an astringent and also being an aphrodisiac. Some health conditions indicating the use of sandalwood include gonorrhea and cystitis.


Number Eight:

Ylang-Ylang (Unona odorantissimum, Anonaceae) – Ylang-Ylang is an essential oil that has a sweet and exotic fragrance. The powerful fragrance of this oil is often sickening to many people. The medicinal properties of this oil include being euphoric and being a sedative. Indications for use of this essential oil include depression, insomnia, and high blood pressure.


Number Nine:

Sage (Salvia officinalis) – Sage is a very versatile plant often used for medicinal purposes. Sage can benefit health difficulties such as anemia, menopause, kidney problems, mouth ulcers and tonsillitis.


Number Ten:

Patchouli (Pogostemon cablin) – Patchouli has a sweet a spicy fragrance with a harsh smell that some people do not like. Indications for this essential oil include anxiety, skin problems and water retention.


Number Eleven:

Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris A. herba alba) – The fragrance of the essential oil of Mugwort is a slightly musky. Some of the indications for Mugwort oil include amenorrhea, hysteria, convulsion, nervous emesis (vomiting), and epilepsy.


Number Twelve:

Cedarwood (Cedrus atlantica) – Cedarwood essential oil has, of course, a woody fragrance. Its fragrance is very pleasant and is similar to that of sandalwood. Medicinal properties of this oil include being a fungicidal. Indications for this oil include urinary tract disorders, hair care such as hair loss, and skin problems such as eczema.


Number Thirteen:

Geranium (Pelargonium graveolens and P. roseum, Geraniaceae) – Geranium essential oil has a rose like fragrance. Medicinal properties of this essential oil include being an astringent and insect repellant and an antiseptic. Geranium essential oil is often used for such health difficulties as tonsillitis, sore throat, kidney stones, nervous tension and depression.


Number Fourteen:

Marjoram (Origanum marjorana Marjorana hortensi) – Marjoram essential oil has a sweet-smelling fragrance. It is often used in the cosmetic and perfume industries. Aromatherapy researchers have found that according to mythology, Marjoram was picked on the Mount Ida by Aphrodite to heal Enea’s wounds. Antispasmodic, analgesic, and digestive are medicinal claims of this essential oil. Other indications for Marjoram include insomnia, migraine headaches, and hypertension.


Number Fifteen:

Peppermint (Mentha piperita) – Peppermint is produced worldwide. It has numerous uses in the food industry and it is also used in cosmetics and perfumes. One of the specific indications for this essential oil is impotence.


Number Sixteen:

Rosewood (Aniba roseaodora, Lauraceae) – Rosewood oil is known as one of the major oils in the perfume industry. Indications for the essential oil of Rosewood include various skin problems such as sensitive skin, wrinkled skin, and skin wounds.


Number Seventeen:

Grapefruit (Citrus paradise) – Grapefruit essential oil is mostly produced in the United States. It has a clean citrus fragrance. Grapefruit is used in perfumery and in the food service industry. This essential oil claims a specific therapeutic indication for obesity.


Number Eighteen:

Neroli (Orange Blossom, Citrus vulgaris) – Neroli biguarade is the name for real neroli. The essential oil of neroli boasts the claim as one of the most expensive oils. Because of this, it is often adulterated. Its fragrance has a sweet floral essence. Medicinal properties of this oil include the following: antidepressant, sedative, aphrodisiac. Energy healers use Neroli essential oil for stimulation of the heart chakra. Indications for this oil include insomnia, nervous tension, emotional shock and grief.


Number Nineteen:

Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) – Fennel essential oil has a strong fragrance. It is recorded that this oil was used by people as a protection against evil spirits and witchcraft during the Middle Ages. The medicinal properties of this essential oil are diuretic, antispasmodic, and laxative. Uses for the essential oil of fennel include such health problems as amenorrhea, kidney stones, menopausal difficulties, and obesity.


Number Twenty:

Aniseed (Pimpinella anisum) – Anise is mentioned in one of the best selling books – the Bible. It is one of the main medicinal plants in India, Greece and Rome. Its medicinal properties include general stimulant for the digestive system, respiratory system and cardiac system. It boasts the claim of having the medicinal property of being an aphrodisiac which is stupefying at high doses. Indications for this oil include health difficulties such as impotence and epilepsy.


There are many uses for the variety of essential oils available. For the most part, they are easy to use. If you would like to find out more about essential oils, and how to incorporate them into your lifestyle, look for a variety of books on aromatherapy at your local library. Another way to obtain additional information on aromatherapy and the essential oils used is to consult with an alternative health care provider or a certified massage therapist.


For the following recipes, it is recommended that you use the ratio of 12 drops of essential oil per one ounce of carrier oil. Carrier oils can be almost any type of vegetable oil, including canola oil. You can also use apricot, avocado, or various other oils. Indulge and enjoy the following aromatherapy treats!


Massage Oil for Soothing

2 drops sandalwood

2 drops lavender

2 drops juniper

Mix with carrier oil.


Massage Oil for Stimulating

6 drops lemon

4 drops rosemary

4 drops juniper

Mix with carrier oil.


Fantastic Foot Bath

3 drops pepper

3 drops geranium

3 drops rosemary

3 TBLS Epsom salt

1 TBLS sea salt

Do NOT mix with carrier oil.


Massage Oil for Migraines

10 drops grapefruit

5 drops pepper

5 drops roman chamomile

3 drops rosemary

Mix with carrier oil.


Varicose Vein Massage Oil

6 drops cypress

2 drops sandalwood

2 drops peppermint

Mix with carrier oil.

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Frankincense

The health benefits of Frankincense Essential Oil can be attributed to its properties like anti septic, disinfectant, astringent, carminative, cicatrisant, cytophylactic, digestive, diuretic, emenagogue, expectorant, sedative, tonic, uterine and vulnerary.





Frankincense Oil is extracted from gum or resin of Frankincense or Olibanum tree, whose scientific name is Boswellia Carteri. Main components of this essential oil are Alpha Pinene, Actanol, Bornyl Acetate, Linalool, Octyl Acetate, Incensole and Incensyl Acetate. Frankincense has been a popular ingredient of cosmetics and incense burners since ages. Its instances have been found in the remains of ancient Egyptian and Anglo-Saxon civilizations. It is also associated with religious activities.




Apart from being used as a cosmetic and as a fragrance, it has numerous medicinal uses, which are summarized as under.

Anti Septic & Disinfectant: Frankincense Oil is good as an anti septic. Even the fume or smoke obtained on its burning has anti septic and disinfectant qualities and eliminates the germs in the whole place affected with fume. It can be applied on wounds without any harm or side effect to protect them from tetanus and being septic. It is equally good on internal wounds and protects them from infections.


Astringent: The astringent property of Frankincense Oil has many benefits. It strengthens gums, hair roots, tones and lifts skin, contracts muscles, intestines and blood vessels, thereby giving protection from untimely fall of tooth and hair, wrinkles, loss of firmness of intestines and muscles of abdominal area and limbs associated with age and above all, helps stop flow of blood from wounds and cuts. This astringent property also helps cure diarrhea of certain types.

Carminative: Frankincense oil drives away gas and also prevents its formation. This removal of gases from intestines also gives relief from associated problems such as stomach ache, pain in the abdominal region and chest, abnormal sweating, uneasiness, indigestion and many such.

Cicatrisant: This is an interesting property of Frankincense Oil. It makes the scars and after marks of boils, acne and pox etc. on the skin to fade away. This includes fading of stretch marks and surgery marks, fat cracks etc. associated with pregnancy and delivery.

Cytophylactic: Being a Cytophylactic, Frankincense Oil promotes regeneration of healthy cells and also keeps the existing cells and tissues healthy.

Digestive: Suffering from indigestion due to that turkey last night? A patient of chronic indigestion and acidity? Fed up of those antacids? Then you are the right person to try Frankincense Oil. I am sure you will benefit. This oil has digestive properties without any side effects. It facilitates digestion the way a medicine should, not like the common antacids which only suppress the symptoms. This oil speeds up secretion of digestive juices (gastric juices, bile and acids) in the stomach and facilitates movement of food stuff in the intestines by stimulating peristaltic motion, thereby aiding all round digestion of food. Its other properties, like being a carminative also helps in digestion.

Diuretic: If you thought that Lasix and its variants were the only drugs that could help you lose water from the body through urination, you were wrong. They may be instant, but not at all safe. Here is a natural and safe alternative. Yes! The Frankincense Essential Oil. It promotes urination and helps you lose some extra water, fats, sodium, uric acid and some other toxins from the body, with the added advantage of lowering blood pressure. The best part about this is that this oil is totally safe and has no adverse side effects.

Emenagogue: Opens up obstructed and delayed menstruation and delays menopause. It also helps curing other symptoms associated with menses and Post Menstrual Syndrome, such as pain in the abdominal region, nausea, headache, fatigue etc.

Expectorant: Drives away cough and phlegm deposited in the respiratory tracts and lungs. Also gives relief in bronchitis and congestion of nasal tract, larynx and pharynx, bronchi and lungs. It also gives relief from body pain, headache, toothache and rise in body temperature associated with cold.

Sedative: Frankincense Oil is very effective as a sedative. It induces a feeling of mental peace, relaxation, satisfaction and spirituality. It also awakens insight, makes you introvert and ends anxiety, anger and stress.

Tonic: Frankincense Oil tones and boosts health and therefore is a tonic. It tones up all the systems operating in the body, including respiratory system, digestive system, nervous system and excretory system and also gives strength by aiding absorption of nutrients in the body. It strengthens immune system too and keeps you strong and safe for long.

Uterine: This oil is very good for uterine health. Since it regulates production of estrogen hormone, it reduces the chances of post-menopause tumor or cyst formation in the uterus, also known as uterine cancer. In pre-menopause period too, it keeps uterus healthy by maintaining proper menstrual cycles.

Vulnerary: Just apply a diluted solution of this oil on wounds, or use it blended with a skin cream, and get your wounds heal faster and protected from infections. This oil is equally beneficial in healing internal wounds, cuts and ulcers.

Other Benefits: It keeps skin healthy and young, relieves pain associated with rheumatism, arthritis etc. It helps heal boils, rotten wounds, acne, circulatory problems, insomnia and inflammation.

Few Words of Caution: No known adverse side effects at all. Still, should not be used during pregnancy, being an emenagogue and astringent.





Blending: Frankincense Oil blends well with Lime, Lemon, Orange and other Citrus oils as well as Benzoin, Bergamot, Lavender, Myrrh, Pine and Sandalwood oil.

Essential Oils and More

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anesthetic


cinnamon, cloves, peppermint

anti-allergic

chamomile, melissa

anti-asthmatic

cedarwood, chamomile (Roman), cypress, eucalyptus, frankincense, lavender

antibiotic

garlic, tea tree

anti-coagulant

geranium

antidepressant

benzoin, bergamot, carnation, clary sage, lavender, lemongrass, neroli, orange

anti-dontalgic

cajuput, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, peppermint, pimento

anti-microbial

myrrh, tagetes, thyme

anti-neuralgic

bay, cajuput, cloves, lemon

anti-rheumatic

cajuput, celery, chamomile, cypress, eucalyptus, hyssop, juniper, lemon, lavender, niaouli, oregano, pine, rosemary, thyme

anti-scorbutic

fir, ginger, lemon, lime

antiseptic

basil, bergamot, black pepper, cajuput, camphor, cedarwood, cinnamon, cloves, fir, frankincense, lavender, lemon, nutmeg, parsley, rose, sandalwood

antispasmodic

angelica, aniseed, basil, bay, bergamot, camphor, clary sage, clove, jasmine, lavender, mandarin, neroli, nutmeg, orange, peppermint, sandalwood, tangerine, thyme

anti-sudorific

clary sage

anti-venomous

basil, thyme

antiviral

eucalyptus, garlic, immortelle, lavender, lime, tea tree

anxiety

benzoin, chamomile (Roman), clary sage, jasmine, lavender, neroli, sandalwood

aperitif

bay, caraway, cloves, ginger, nutmeg, sage, thyme

aphrodisiac

angelica, aniseed, basil, black pepper, cinnamon, clary sage, clove, ginger, jasmine, nutmeg, pimento, rosewood, sandalwood, thyme, vetivert, ylang-ylang

astringent

bay, benzoin, cedarwood, cypress, frankincense, geranium, hyssop. immortelle, juniper, lemon, lime, myrrh, peppermint, rose, rosemary, sandalwood, yarrow

bactericide

basil, garlic, immortelle, lavender, lemon, lemongrass, lime, myrrh, neroli, rose, rosewood, tea tree

balsamic

cajuput, clary sage, eucalyptus, myrrh, niaouli, pine, tea tree

bechic

ginger, hyssop, oregano, sandalwood, thyme

cardiac

aniseed, black pepper, camphor, cinnamon, hyssop, nutmeg, thyme

carminative

angelica, aniseed, basil, bergamot, black pepper, carrot seed, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, hyssop, juniper, lemon, lemongrass, melissa, nutmeg, orange, oregano, parsley, peppermint, pimento, rosemary, spearmint, thyme

cholagogue

bay, hyssop, marjoram, peppermint, rosemary, rosewood

cicatrisant

bergamot, cajuput, clove, cypress, eucalyptus, frankincense, geranium, hyssop, juniper, lavender, rosemary, tea tree

cordial

benzoin, bergamot, lavender, marjoram, melissa, neroli, peppermint, rosemary, tea tree

concentration

basil, black pepper, ginger

cytophylactic

carrot seed, frankincense, geranium, immortelle, lavender, mandarin, neroli, rose

decongestant

cajuput, eucalyptus, garlic, lavender, niaouli, peppermint, pine

deodorant

benzoin, bergamot, citronella, clary sage, coriander, cypress, geranium, lavender, lemongrass, myrrh, pine, rosewood

depurative

caraway, carrot seed, coriander, eucalyptus, juniper, lemon, rose

detoxification

cedarwood, grapefruit, lemon, orange, rosemary

digestive

black pepper, coriander, ginger, lemon, lemongrass, peppermint

disinfectant

caraway, clove, juniper, lime, myrrh, pine

diuretic

bay, benzoin, black pepper, carrot seed, cedarwood, cypress, eucalyptus, hyssop, juniper, lavender, lemon, lemongrass, parsley, pine, rose, rosemary, sandalwood, violet

energy

basil, grapefruit, lemon, orange, rosemary

exhaustion

black pepper, clary sage, frankincense, grapefruit, lemon, mandarin, ylang-ylang

expectorant

angelica, basil, bergamot, cajuput, cedarwood, garlic, hyssop, myrrh, parsley, pine, peppermint, sandalwood, thyme

feet: sweaty

cypress, clary sage, geranium, peppermint

fever

bergamot, black pepper, chamomile, eucalyptus, ginger, lemon, melissa

flatulence

coriander, peppermint



gout

juniper, geranium, peppermint

gum infection

myrrh, peppermint, tea tree

hangover

cypress, grapefruit, juniper, pine, rosemary

hay fever

eucalyptus, chamomile (German), lavender, melissa

hypertension

camphor, hyssop, rosemary, thyme

hypo-tension

celery, clary sage, lavender, lemon, melissa

headache

basil, eucalyptus, grapefruit, lavender, melissa, peppermint

heartburn

chamomile (German), marjoram, peppermint

indigestion

cardamom, coriander, ginger, lemon, peppermint

infection

black pepper, cinnamon, juniper, lavender, lemon, lemongrass, myrrh, pine, rosemary

influenza

bay, black pepper, cinnamon, cloves, cypress, ginger, lemon, peppermint

insect repellent

cedarwood, citronella, eucalyptus, lavender, peppermint, sandalwood

insomnia

chamomile (Roman), lavender, clary sage, neroli, petitgrain, sandalwood

irritability

benzoin, chamomile (Roman), clary sage, geranium, lavender, neroli, sandalwood

jet lag

basil, geranium, grapefruit, peppermint, rosemary

laxative

aniseed, black pepper, ginger, lemon, nutmeg, parsley, rose, violet

laryngitis

benzoin, bergamot, cypress, lavender, lemon

measles

bergamot, chamomile (German), eucalyptus, geranium, lavender, tea tree

memory enhancement

basil, rosemary

menopause

chamomile (Roman), clary sage, cypress, geranium, jasmine, lavender, sandalwood

menstrual problems

clary sage, geranium, lavender, chamomile (Roman), marjoram

migraine

chamomile (Roman), lavender, peppermint, rosemary

mouth infection

geranium, myrrh, tea tree

mumps

chamomile (German), lavender, tea tree

muscle pains

basil, bay, black pepper, chamomile (Roman), clary sage, marjoram, peppermint, rosemary

nausea

clove, ginger, melissa, peppermint

nosebleed

cypress, lavender, lemon

neuralgia

bay, benzoin, black pepper, chamomile, clary sage, geranium, peppermint

overindulgence

juniper, grapefruit, lemon, peppermint

over-work

clary sage, lavender, neroli

pms

clary sage, chamomile (Roman), geranium, neroli, rosemary

respiratory problems

basil, benzoin, cedarwood, eucalyptus, peppermint, rosemary, sandalwood

relaxing

benzoin, carnation, clary sage, geranium, lavender, neroli, sandalwood, ylang-ylang

rheumatism

black pepper, cedarwood, chamomile, cloves, coriander, eucalyptus, frankincense, ginger, lavender, lemon, pine, rosemary

scar tissue

helichrysum, jasmine, neroli, petitgrain, sandalwood

seasickness

ginger

sedative

benzoin, bergamot, cedarwood, clary sage, cypress, frankincense, jasmine, lavender, mandarin, melissa, neroli, petitgrain, rose, sandalwood, ylang-ylang

shock

basil, lavender

sinusitis

basil, eucalyptus, lavender, peppermint, pine, rosemary, tea tree

sunburn

chamomile (Roman), eucalyptus, lavender

throat

eucalyptus, lemon, sandalwood, tea tree

tonsillitis

lavender, tea tree

toothache

chamomile (Roman), clove, peppermint

tonic

basil, black pepper, carrot seed, clary sage, frankincense, geranium, ginger, hyssop, lemon, lemongrass, myrrh, nutmeg, neroli, orange, pine, rose, rosewood

varicose veins

cypress, geranium, lemon

windburn

chamomile (Roman), lavender

wounds

benzoin, bergamot, chamomile (Roman), eucalyptus, frankincense, lavender, tea tree

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Frontal Lobe activities

It is possible to improve frontal lobe functions by engaging in activities that involve the frontal lobes. Such activities involve:

•problem solving (at the individual's current level of ability)

•learning new motor sequences (not practicing already learned routines)

•physical activity (particularly those that require solving spatial problems, like dancing)

•participating in new activities and going to new places, learning how things are related, similar or different

•discussing pragmatics (how and why events or actions occur, how things are related, and how meaning is related to context, culture, and expectations)

To help improve frontal lobe functions in individuals with delayed or impaired frontal lobe abilities:

•constantly add novelty and vary the environment AND daily activities

• explain how things are related, similar or different

• explain how and why things happen, how context changes the rules or meaning of behavior

•play games and engage in activities that gradually increase memory demands

•learn (rather than practice) a new song, dance, sport, game or series of movements

•tap rhythms with alternating fingers

•walk, jump, or run backwards, use obstacle courses

• play games that involve rules and strategies (begin with simple ones and progress slowly)

•solve spatial problems (puzzles, obstacle courses, construction toys, video games, climbing)

•teach deductive reasoning and problem solving skills

•AVOID schedules and routines (these eliminate the need to use memory and reasoning)

•give instructions that are clear and specific and immediate and concrete feedback

•provide verbal, visual or tactile cues to cue the beginning and ending of an action

•provide continual emotional support and encouragement

CHAKRAS

Sahasrara: The Crown Chakra:

Sahasrara is generally considered to be the chakra of pure consciousness. Its role may be envisioned somewhat similarly to that of the pituitary gland. Symbolized by a lotus with one thousand petals, it is located at the crown of the head. Sahasrara is represented by the colour violet and it involves such issues as inner wisdom and the death of the body. Sahasrara's inner aspect deals with the release of karma, physical action with meditation, mental action with universal consciousness and unity, and emotional action with "beingnness".

Location: Top of head.

Under Active: If it is under-active, you're not very aware of spirituality. You're probably quite rigid in your thinking.

Over Active: If this chakra is over-active, you are probably intellectualizing things too much. You may be addicted to spirituality and are probably ignoring your bodily needs.

♦ Ajna: The Brow Chakra or Third Eye Chakra:

Ajna (along with Bindu, is also known as the Third Eye Chakra) is linked to the pineal gland which may inform a model of its envisioning. Ajna is symbolised by a lotus with two petals, and corresponds to the colour white, indigo or deep blue. Ajna's key issues involve balancing the higher & lower selves and trusting inner guidance. Ajna's inner aspect relates to the access of intuition. Emotionally, Ajna deals with clarity on an intuitive level.

Location: Centre of head, behind forehead.

Under Active: If it is under-active, you're not very good at thinking for yourself, and you may tend to rely on authorities. You may be rigid in your thinking, relying on beliefs too much. You might even get confused easily.

Over Active: If this chakra is over-active, you may live in a world of fantasy too much. In excessive cases hallucinations are possible.




♦ Vishuddha: The Throat Chakra:

Vishuddha (also Vishuddhi) may be understood as relating to communication and growth through expression. This chakra is paralleled to the thyroid. Symbolised by a lotus with sixteen petals. Vishuddha is characterized by the color light or pale blue, or turquoise. It governs such issues as self-expression and communication. Physically, Vishuddha governs communication, emotionally it governs independence, mentally it governs fluent thought, and spiritually, it governs a sense of security.

Location: Throat area.

Under Active: When this chakra is under-active, you tend not to speak much, and you probably are introverted and shy. Not speaking the truth may block this chakra.

Over Active: If this chakra is over-active, you tend to speak too much, usually to domineer and keep people at a distance. You're a bad listener if this is the case.

♦ Anahata: The Heart Chakra:

Anahata, or Anahata-Puri, or Padma-Sundara is related to the thymus, located in the chest. Anahata is symbolised by a lotus flower with twelve petals. Anahata is related to the colours green or pink. Key issues involving Anahata involve complex emotions, compassion, tenderness, unconditional love, equilibrium, rejection and well being. Physically Anahata governs circulation, emotionally it governs unconditional love for the self and others, mentally it governs passion, and spiritually it governs devotion.

Location: Midway between shoulders.

Under Active: When your Heart Chakra is under-active, you are cold and distant.

Over Active: If this chakra is over-active, you are suffocating people with your love and your love probably has quite selfish reasons.

♦ Manipura: The Solar Plexus Chakra or Naval Chakra:

Manipura or Manipuraka or Naval Chakra is related to the metabolic and digestive systems. Manipura is believed to correspond to Islets of Langerhans. Symbolised by a lotus with ten petals. The colour that corresponds to Manipura is yellow. Key issues governed by Manipura are issues of personal power, fear, anxiety, opinion-formation, introversion, and transition from simple or base emotions to complex. Physically, Manipura governs digestion, mentally it governs personal power, emotionally it governs expansiveness, and spiritually, all matters of growth.

Location: Above the navel.

Under Active: When the Navel chakra is under-active, you tend to be passive and indecisive. You're probably timid and don't get what you want.

Over Active: If this chakra is over-active, you are domineering and probably even aggressive.

♦ Svadhisthana: The Sacral Chakra:

Swadhisthana, Svadisthana or Adhishthana is located in the sacrum and is considered to correspond to the testes or the ovaries that produce the various sex hormones involved in the reproductive cycle. Svadisthana is also considered to be related to, more generally, the genitourinary system and the adrenals. The Sacral Chakra is symbolized by a lotus with six petals, and corresponds to the colour orange. The key issues involving Svadisthana are relationships, violence, addictions, basic emotional needs, and pleasure. Physically, Svadisthana governs reproduction, mentally it governs creativity, emotionally it governs joy, and spiritually it governs enthusiasm.

Location: Behind and just below the navel.

Under Active: If you tend to be stiff and unemotional or have a "poker face," the Sacral chakra is under-active. You're not very open to people.

Over Active: If this chakra is over-active, you tend to be emotional all the time. You'll feel emotionally attached to people and you can be very sexual.

♦ Muladhara: The Base Chakra or Root Chakra or Kundalini:

Muladhara or Kundalini or Root chakra is related to instinct, security, survival and also to basic human potentiality. This centre is located in the region between the genitals and the anus. Muladhara is symbolized by a lotus with four petals and the colour red. Key issues involve sexuality, lust and obsession. Physically, Muladhara governs sexuality, mentally it governs stability, emotionally it governs sensuality, and spiritually it governs a sense of security.

Location: Base of spine and the pubic bone and includes genitals and reproductive organs.

Under Active: If you tend to be fearful or nervous, your Root Chakra is probably under-active. You'd easily feel unwelcome.

Over Active: If this chakra is over-active, you may be very materialistic and greedy. You're probably obsessed with being secure and resist change.

Here is a excellent explanation for children in a cartoon that actaully can help children and adults raise their vibration .enJOY!
Cartoon Video Explanation of chakras <Good for adults and Children>