The body’s energy centers are fairly sensitive. It’s possible for them to become blocked or imbalanced, which may manifest itself as any number of emotional, spiritual, or even physical effects. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fortunately, it’s also possible to open and re-balance them by making lifestyle changes, or working with herbs and crystals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The sacral chakra, Svadhisthana, sits in the pelvic area, about three inches beneath the navel and near the sacral vertebrae of the spine. This energy center governs creativity, pleasure, fantasy, emotions, and the expression of healthy sexuality. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
If this chakra is disrupted, it can manifest as addiction to pleasure-giving substances, escapism, anhedonia, or feeling out of touch with the body. There are several herbs and oils that can help bring things back to normal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here are some of the best herbs and essential oils for opening, restoring, and balancing the sacral chakra: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Piper nigrum<\/strong><\/em> is a common culinary spice and source of black pepper essential oil. This oil has a warm, stimulating, spicy scent that blends well with other fragrances. It’s said to increase cellular oxygenation, as well as help disorders of the digestive tract. <\/p>\n\n\n\n For the sacral chakra, its warming and stimulating effects can help move stagnant energy and get things flowing again. To use the oil, add a few drops to a cotton ball or aromatherapy jewelry — avoid using it in a diffuser, as it can be very irritating to eyes and mucous membranes, as well as potentially dangerous to pets and children. <\/p>\n\n\n\n To use the berries themselves, grind them and add them to your favorite savory dishes either during or after cooking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n See article: Black Pepper: Magical Properties, Benefits & Uses.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The bright flowers of Calendula officinalis<\/strong><\/em> are tied to the sacral chakra by their orange color. Medicinally, they’re also used topically to heal bacterial or fungal infections of the external genitalia. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Steep them in a neutral oil, like olive or sunflower, for a month. Strain out the petals, and mix the oil with melted beeswax to make an ointment. Use this to anoint the sacral chakra area, or apply to irritations on the genitals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n You can also eat the raw calendula petals in salads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n See also: Check out Calendula flowers and oils here.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n See article: Calendula: Magical Properties, Benefits & Uses.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n2. Calendula<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n