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Red
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Red is stimulating; it is the color of
energy, vitality, and power.
Red is associated with the first chakra, located at the
base of the spine.
Healing: The color red is used by color therapists in
various ways including:
- to improve circulation
- stimulate red blood production
- increase body temperature
Red Gemstones:
- ruby
- rubelite
- red tourmaline
- blood stone
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Orange
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The color orange is protective;
it promotes enthusiasm and creativity and is the color of energy.
Orange is associated with the second chakra, located in
the sacral/pelvis area
Healing: The color orange is used by color
therapists in various ways including:
- to ease digestive discomforts
- boost the immune system
Orange Gemstones:
- orange garnet
- orange sapphire
- orange tourmaline
- orange amber
- orange calcite
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Yellow
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Yellow is associated with wisdom
and clarity; it is ruled by the sun and air elements and promotes
intelligence.
Yellow is associated with the third chakra, located in the
solar plexus.
Healing: The color yellow is used by color
therapists in various ways including:
- for decongestant properties
- enhance visualization
- skin problems
Yellow Gemstones:
- yellow sapphire
- citrine
- yellow tourmaline
- tigereye
- amber
- yellow garnet
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Green
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The color
green is receptive; it is the color of harmony and balance.
Green is associated with the fourth chakra, located in the
heart region.
Healing: The color green is used by color therapists in
various ways including:
- for treating chronic illnesses
- for treating wounds
- strengthening eyes
- for control of kidney and bladder functions
- for preventing headaches
Green Gemstones:
- emerald
- peridot
- green quartz
- green garnet
- green sapphire
- green tourmaline
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Blue |
The color
blue denotes truth, serenity and harmony and promotes peace and
understanding.
Blue is associated with the fifth chakra, located in the
throat region.
Healing: Blue is used by color therapists in various ways
including:
- for elimination of toxins
- to calm upset emotions
- for balancing energies in the patient
- to treat liver disorders
- to treat feverish conditions
Blue Gemstones:
- blue quartz
- blue opal
- tanzanite
- blue sapphires
- blue tourmaline
- Blue topaz should not be used as they are radiated and
are said to release unwanted energies in the body.
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Indigo |
The color
indigo is said to have all the qualities of blue but to a higher degree as
it is a higher aspect. It is believed to promote intuition.
Indigo is associated with the sixth chakra, located in the
brow area.
Healing: Indigo is used by color therapists in various
ways including:
- as a sedative and calming agent
- for mental and nervous disorders
- to assist with rheumatism
- as an astringent
- to help ease pain
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Violet |
The color violet is said
to inspire spiritual awakening, enlightenment, and revelation.
Violet is associated with the seventh chakra, located on
the crown of the head.
Healing: Violet is used by color therapists in various
ways including:
- calming the nervous system
- soothing organs
- relaxing muscles
- stimulating the lymph system and spleen
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White |
The color white is
receptive and the gemstones are ruled by the moon, and represents
purity.
Healing: White is used by color therapists in various
ways including:
- pain relief
- to bring peace and comfort
- to relieve headaches
White Gemstones:
- white opal
- white quartz
- white sapphire
- moonstone
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Black |
Black is
symbolic of self-control, quiet power, and resilience.
Healing: Although the color black is not used very
often, it is believed to help to bring one to inner peace, silence and
grace
Black Gemstones:
- black diopsite
- black star garnet
- black opal
- black quartz
- black sapphires
- black onyx
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Silver |
Silver is the color
of persistence and peace.
Healing: Color therapists claim silver is good for:
- removing diseases from the body
- especially for cancer of tissue and blood
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Gold |
Gold is
believed to strengthen all areas of the body and spirit.
Healing: The color gold is said to be the strongest
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-C.A.R.E.