Healing The Throat Chakra with Blue Color

Color Healing is one of the most popular methods used for treating the Throat or Vishudda Chakra which is located at the throat and is associated with thyroid gland, lungs and respiratory system. Physical parts it affects are throat, ears, mouth, shoulders and neck. The ability of the nose to smell, the tongue to taste and the ears to hear is all contained within the throat chakra vicinity. Located at the throat, this deals with our communication skills. It is also the bridge between the feelings of the heart and thoughts of the mind. It is the centre of spiritual instincts. Some of the Qualities associated with this Chakra are will power, creativity and personal expression. The color associated with this chakra is Blue. Some diseases and conditions associated with the Throat Chakra are anorexia, asthma, bronchitis, hearing problems, neck or shoulder pain, thyroid, mouth ulcers, sore throats, throat blockages, internal bleeding, nervous disorders and tonsillitis. A balanced and healthy Throat Chakra can make one loyal, trustworthy, affectionate, caring, tactful, creative and calm whereas an imbalance in this chakra can make one a conniving liar, unfaithful, self righteous, untrustworthy, cold and difficulty in communicating.

Color Therapists use Color Healing to treat diseases and conditions related to the Throat Chakra by using the color related to that particular Chakra or its complimentary color rays. The color associated with the Throat Chakra is blue and its complimentary color is red. Blue rays are antiseptic and astringent and are most suited for treating any kind of infection where there is fever, inflammation or any rise in temperature. Some of these can be childhood illnesses like measles and mumps. It is also ideal for headaches, insomnia or any problem of the throat to which it relates. There are a number of ways colors can be used to heal or treat the Throat Chakra and correct any imbalances. Given below are some of the methods of Color Healing.

Blue Colored Lights

Healing with colored lights can be done using healing lamps meant for this purpose which can be in the form of desk lamps, spot light etc. When treating the Throat Chakra is normally exposed to blue colored lights for 12 to 15 minutes. In addition to the color of the chakra normally a gel of the opposite or complimentary color is used by color therapists for a shorter period of time to balance the color energies. The complementary color ray for blue is red.

Raw Foods and Juices

Most blue and purple colored fruits and vegetables carry the blue energy and are effective in strengthening and vitalizing the Throat Chakra. Some foods associated with the Throat Chakra are blueberries, bilberries, blackberries, black grapes, kiwi, apples, grapefruit, pears, plums, peaches, lemon grass etc.

Juices can be used to treat the Throat Chakra. Water, Herbal Tea and fruit juices are beneficial for the throat chakra. A Throat Chakra Drink can be made with a base of Apple Juice by adding lemon and blueberry. A banana or Orange can be added too.

Colored Solarized Liquids

In this method blue rays are introduced to water by placing water in a container with blue color filter on top or blue colored glass bottle and placing it in strong sunlight for about an hour. This charged water remains effective for 1-2 days in a refrigerator and should be consumed in evening or at night. This is an excellent remedy for conditions like insomnia. Honey can also be charged with Blue energy in a similar manner by allowing it to absorb sun and moon light for 3 days and then stored in a refrigerator and consumed one spoon a day.

Color Visualization or Meditation

Visualizing Blue Color or meditating on this color is another way of treating the Throat chakra.