Overview
combination of the Greek words therap: to use/to care for and chroma: color
This involves casting colored light on a person, usually using a halogen lamp with the desired color filter attached. Colors correspond to
vibrations and have different speeds, wavelengths and rhythms; colored light can help reharmonize corporal energy, relieve certain maladies or problems, and even alter a negative state of mind.
The light ray may cover the whole body or be aimed at a specific body part, usually a chakra or acupuncture point. This technique requires regularity and perseverance.
On an everyday basis, colors can be used in our environment: colors of murs, walls, clothing and sheets, gemstones, colored lamps, massages with colored essential oils...
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Guidelines
Chromotherapy is recommended for:
- treating migraines
- rheumatology
- dermatology (herpes zoster, herpes simplex, burns or postoperative scars)
- treating attention deficit disorders, anxiety and depression.
COLOR |
PHYSICAL EFFECT |
PSYCHIC EFFECT |
CHAKRA |
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RED |
Stimulates the liver and blood circulation.
Helps ease bronchitis, impotence and rhumatism. |
Stimulates the mind for short-term tasks. Releases the mind from day-to-day constraints. |
1st chakra
The sacral plexus. |
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ORANGE |
Harmonizes the flow of liquids through the body.
Anti-fatigue color. Stimulates the respiratory system.
Aids in calcium retention. |
Favors a healthy mind-body relationship,
increases optimism, sexual potency.
Giving of oneself and accepting this gift. |
2nd chakra
The lumbar plexus. |
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YELLOW |
Strengthens the digestive system and provides
muscle tone. Laxative. Helps relieve eczema. |
Stimulates the intellect.
Fights against mental fatigue and melancholy. Helps resolve internal conflicts. |
3rd chakra
The solar plexus. |
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GREEN |
Sedative color. Relaxes and strengthens vision.
Tempers sexual excitement.
Lowers blood pressure. Strengthens the heart and blood circulation. Soothes ulcers. |
Relieves insomnia.
Calms nervousness and anger.
Alters ideas. Balance. |
4th chakra
The cardiac plexus. |
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BLUE |
Antipyretic, antiseptic and astringent.
Refreshes. Regulates thyroid function.
Helps relieve asthma, excess weight and cellulite. |
Fights egotism, depression.
Effect of peace and tranquility. Blue helps "open" the mind. |
5th chakra
The cervical plexus. |
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INDIGO |
Helps treat frigidness. Vasodilator. |
Hypnotic color. Harmony and balance. |
6th chakra
The carotid plexus. |
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VIOLET |
Helps fight against sciatica, epilepsy,
cramps and anemia. Prevents age-related illnesses. |
Reduces anxiety, phobias and fear,
limits hate and violence. Brings out creativity. |
7th chakra
The brain. |
History
Chromotherapy has been used since the farthest reaches of time. According le dr. Paul Galioughi, to Dr. Paul Galioughi, author of the book
Medicine of the Pharaohs, medical treatments using colors were administered in Egypt, where priest doctors treated sick people with colors derived from flowers and precious stones.
Chromotherapy was recognized as a form of complementary and alternative therapy by the WHO in 1976.
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Further reading
Tina Ketch's Candle Lighting Encyclopedia: Volume II, by T. Ketch
Se soigner et guérir par les couleurs et les sons, by JM. Weiss and M. Chavelli
Oligoéléments et couleurs, by C. Agrapart
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