Throat Chakra

Color: Blue

Sanskrit Name: Vishuddha

Meaning: Purity

Archangel: Gabriel

Location: Center of Throat

Areas Affected: Neck jaws, mouth, ears

Element: Sound

Sense: Hearing

Gland: Thyroid

Seed Sound: Ham

Food Type: Fruits

Stones: Turquoise, lapis lazuli, sodalite, blue kyanite, blue calcite, aquamarine. 

Essential Oils: Bergamot, Raven & Ylang Ylang

 

Ruling Planet: Mercury

Main Focus: Authentic Expression and life purpose

Basic Need: To grow spiritually and contribute

Basic Right: To Express

Positive Qualities: Authentic, honest, purposeful, expressive, master artist, serves others, strong voice, great communicator. 

Under-active Signs: Hypothyroidism, TMJ, sore throat, rarely speaks, quite voice, pathological liar.

Overactive Signs: Hyperthyroidism, tonsillitis, grinds teeth, talks too much, talks too loud, poor listener.

Best Healing Methods: Chanting mantras, crystal bowls, thyroid stimulating yoga poses, wearing turquoise or lapis lazuli.