As I am diving deeper into the spiritual world of chakras, I am beginning to realize there is so much more then just working on the chakras. There are so many tools that can accompany the balancing of the chakras and that includes essential oils for each chakra.
Today we will be discussing the top 12 essential oils for the Root Chakra to feel safe, calm, grounded, and secure. We will chat about each oil, the benefits, how to use the Oils, and how to purchase quality oil.
Real Fast… Let us run through what chakras are first.
What are charkas?
In Sanskrit, the word “Chakra” means “disc” or “wheel” and refers to the invisible energy seats/centers in your body. The chakras are wheels of spinning and rotating energy (life force/ prana) that moves inside of you and each chakra corresponds to certain nerve bundles and major organs.
Each Chakra has its own corresponding color, area of focus, tone, and vibrational frequency. The chakras can be extremely helpful when assessing areas of your life that need support!
There are seven main chakras that run along your spine, starting at the root (base) chakra all the way up to your head which is the crown chakra. Some believe that we have around 114 different chakras!
Ready to learn a bit more about chakras before diving into Essential Oils for the Root chakra? Head on over to the Complete Guide to the 7 Chakras.
Looking for other chakras and their TOP essential oils?
Brief Overview of the Root Chakra
The Root charka is our first chakra that sits at the base of the spine. It is associated with our basic needs, and our safety, security, and grounding.
When we feel grounded, we experience a greater sense of safety and security. This chakra is our foundation for the other chakras and without the Root there can be no other!
When this chakra is unbalanced, you will not be able to move forward and you feel confused, unsafe, ungrounded, and a bit lost.
If you want to go more in depth with the Root first- Check out The Root Charka- Everything you need to know about your first chakra!
Ok, so now let’s explore the wonderful, amazing world that is Essential Oils; but not just any essential oils, but doTERRA Essential Oils and how they help to balance the Root Chakra.
This only pertains to doTERRA, please make sure you check your oils to see if you can use yours the same way!
Top Essential Oils for the Root Chakra
to feel safe, calm, grounded, and secure.
Sandalwood Essential Oil
Sandalwood oil has a sweet, pleasant woody aroma that is frequently used in meditation for its grounding, centering, and calming effects.
Some Primary Benefits of Sandalwood
- Grounding and Calming
- Promotes healthy looking skin
- Creatives a positive atmosphere
- Reduces the appearance of skin imperfection
doTERRA’s Sandalwood Essential Oil can be used many different ways.
- Diffusion: Use three to four drops in the diffuser of your choice.
- Internal use: Dilute one drop in four fluid ounces of liquid.
- Topical use: Apply one to two drops to desired area. Dilute with doTERRA Fractionated Coconut Oil to minimize any skin sensitivity.
Myrrh Essential Oil for the Root Chakra
This uplifting oil helps you to become more aware of your spiritual nature while grounding you. Additionally, it serves to enhance well-being, strengthen the sense of self, and generate a sense of purpose in your world.
Some Primary Benefits of Myrrh
- Powerful cleansing properties, especially for the mouth and throat
- Soothes skin and promotes youthful smooth complexion
- Inspires and balances
doTERRA’s Myrrh can be used in the following ways:
- Diffusion: Use three to four drops in the diffuser of your choice.
- Internal use: Dilute one drop in four fluid ounces of liquid.
- Topical use: Apply one to two drops to desired area. Dilute with doTERRA Fractionated Coconut Oil to minimize any skin sensitivity.
A few examples on how you could use Myrrh:
- Add one to two Myrrh oil drops to toothpaste for added cleansing benefits.
- Diffuse Myrrh essential oil to create a balanced atmosphere.
- Add to your lotion/moisturizer to help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Frankincense Essential Oil- King of ALL OILS!
The KING of Oils right here! Grounding and ancient right here! Frank has antidepressant and soothing and calming properties. This essential oil will uplift you, increase focus, and help you with your meditation practice.
Just a Few Primary Benefits of Frankincense
- Supports healthy cellular function when used internally
- creates comforting, uplifting atmosphere
- helps to maintain healthy skin when applied topically
- Great for massages
Frankincense from doTERRA can be used in the following ways:
Diffusion: Use three to four drops in the diffuser of your choice.
Internal use: Dilute one drop in four fluid ounces of liquid or take one to two drops in a veggie cap.
Topical use: Apply one to two drops to desired area. Dilute with a carrier oil to minimize any skin sensitivity
Vetiver Essential Oil for the Root Chakra
A natural approach to calming and grounding! This amazing oil centers us, relaxes us, and grounds us to Earth. No wonder why this is a Root Charka Oil!
Some Primary Benefits of Vetiver
- Calming
- Grounding
- Great for Massages
doTERRA’s Vetiver can be used in the following ways:
- Diffusion: Use three to four drops in the diffuser of your choice.
- Internal use: Dilute one drop in four fluid ounces of liquid.
- Topical use: Apply one to two drops to desired area. Dilute with a carrier oil to minimize any skin sensitivity.
A few examples of what you could do with Vetiver Essential Oils:
- Use as a massage oil
- Diffuse in room
- Drop 1 drop in your bathtub and enjoy the benefits. (Make sure when you are taking a bath with oils to always use either a bit of bath salts or a shot of milk in the tub.)
Ylang Ylang Essential Oil
Ylang Ylang has an amazing calming effect on our nervous system and has properties of nourishment or protection. The smell is sweet, rich, and spicy.
Some Primary Benefits of Ylang Ylang
- Antioxidant Support when ingested
- Calming Support
- Provides a positive atmosphere
Ylang Ylang from doTERRA can be used in the following ways:
Diffusion: Use three to four drops in the diffuser of your choice.
Internal use: Dilute one drop in four fluid ounces of liquid.
Topical use: Apply one to two drops to desired area. Dilute with a carrier oil to minimize any skin sensitivity.
Some examples of ways to use Ylang Ylang:
- 1 drop in bathtub for a calming relaxing bath
- Put 1 drop on your wrist for an amazing smell
- Combine a few drops with coconut oil and use as a hair conditioner
Cinnamon Essential Oil for the Root Chakra
Oh, this spicy oil has so much to offer! It helps support the adrenal glands and helps support the immune system! Is great for when you experience some tiredness and helps uplifts you.
Some Primary Benefits of using Cinnamon:
- Supports healthy metabolic function when taken internally
- Aids in a healthy immune system
- repels insects
- Culinary uses: favoring food, used as spices, etc.
Cinnamon from doTERRA can be used in the following ways:
Diffusion: Use three to four drops in the diffuser of your choice.
Internal use: Dilute one drop in four fluid ounces of liquid.
Topical use: Apply one to two drops to desired area. Dilute with a carrier oil to minimize any skin sensitivity.
Some examples:
- 2 drops in a veggie capsule and take for immune and tummy support
- 1 drop in hot water or tea and drink the benefits 🙂
- 1 drop at night in hot water for mouth rinse.
Ginger Essential Oil
Ginger has so many amazing benefits for us with its zest and sweetness! It helps us when our circulatory system needs a bit of help. It is said to be helpful to move the blood through the body easier.
A few Primary Benefits of Ginger:
- Aids in support for a healthy digestion
- Supports indigestion
- Calms
- Supports Circulatory System
doTERRA’s Ginger can be used in the following ways:
Diffusion: Use three to four drops in the diffuser of your choice.
Internal use: Dilute one drop in four fluid ounces of liquid.
Topical use: Apply one to two drops to desired area. Dilute with a carrier oil to minimize any skin sensitivity.
A few examples in how you can use Ginger:
- One drop to cooking dishes
- Place a drop in hands a sniff
Cypress Essential Oil for the Root Chakra
Cypress is a super grounding oil with a fresh, clean smell to it that energizes and refreshes.
A Few Primary Benefits of Cypress Essential Oil
- Revives the senses
- Helps with Oily Skin
- Grounding
- Energizing
- Refreshing
Cypress from doTERRA can be used in the following ways:
Diffusion: Use three to Four drops in the diffuser of choice.
Topical use: Apply one to two drops to desired area. Dilute with carrier oil to minimize any skin sensitivity. See additional precautions below.
Some examples:
- Before running put some on your feet and/or legs
- Add 1 drop to toner to help with oily skin
Spikenard Essential Oil
Woody, spicy, and musty as doTERRA explains this oil and they are so right. Spikenard is a grounding oil that uplifts your mood and promotes relaxation! It also promotes beautiful, clean, healthy skin and is also used in perfumes and massage oils.
Some Primary Benefits of Spikenard
- Uplifting
- Tranquil
- Grounding
- Relaxing
- Purifier
Ways you can use Spikenard:
- Diffusion: Use three to four drops in the diffuser of choice.
- Topical use: Apply one to two drops to desired area. Dilute with a carrier oil to minimize any skin sensitivity.
Some examples:
- 1 drop to temples or back of the neck
- 1 drop to hydrating cream
Lavender Essential Oil for the Root Chakra
Who doesn’t love Lavender and there’s good reason for that? doTERRA Lavender essential oil is a must-have essential oil because of everything that it does! It is a great calmer and relaxer when things get a little sticky! It is a great support for sleep and helps with tension and stress.
Just like Frankincense, Lavender is Univeral to all seven charkas. It helps with calming strong emotions, helps release emotions and energy that is stuffed up, and promotes a flow to life.
A few Primary Benefits of Lavender
- Helps with tension
- Soothes skin irritations
- reduces and aids anxiety
- promotes sleep
- helps ease stress
Ways you can use Lavender Essential Oil:
Diffusion: Use three to four drops in the diffuser of your choice.
Internal use: Dilute one drop in 4 fl. oz. of liquid.
Topical use: Apply one to two drops to desired area. Dilute with a carrier oil to minimize any skin sensitivity.
Examples:
- Add 1 drop to your feet at night before bedtime
- 1drop on your pillow
- Drop some on a diffuser bracelet
- Can take internally for ease
Cedarwood Essential Oil
Cedarwood, warm and woody scent, is great for grounding and calming. That’s why it is a Root Chakra Oil. It helps relieve anger and tension and helps us create an uplifting quality while helping us with feelings of negativity. One of many FAVORITES for yoga, meditation, and breathing!
Some Primary Benefits of Cedarwood
- Naturally repels insects
- Relaxing
- Comforting
- Helps skin
- Grounding
Ways you can use Cedarwood:
Diffusion: Use three to four drops in the diffuser of your choice.
Topical use: Apply one to two drops to desired area. Dilute with a carrier oil to minimize any skin sensitivity.
Examples of ways to use Cedarwood:
- Diffuse after a long day
- 1 drop in toner or moisturizer to help skin
Patchouli Essential Oil for the Root Chakra
Alright my friends, at but not least, MY FAVORITE Patchouli! This Essential Oil is super grounding and is very good for your skin. It is a great balancer of emotions and can improve confidence, clarity, and help clean up those thoughts. Very useful for those stressful days.
Some Primary Benefits of Patchouli
- Grounding
- Balancing
- Helps with Skin
- Aids with wrinkles, blemishes, and skin blemishes
- Creates tranquil atmosphere
- Helps with dandruff
- Natural deodorant
Ways you can use Patchouli:
Diffusion: Use three to four drops in the diffuser of your choice.
Internal use: Dilute one drop in four fluid ounces of liquid.
Topical use: Apply one to two drops to desired area. Dilute with a carrier oil l to minimize any skin sensitivity.
Examples of ways you can use Patchouli:
- 1 drop to back of neck, temples, and/or forehead
- In a lotion of your choice, 1 drop of Essential Oil
- 1 drop with carrier oil on face for reduction of fine lines and wrinkles
- Diffuse a few drops in your diffuser
BONUS: Essential Oil Diffuser Recipe for your Root Chakra:
- 2 drops Vetiver
- 2 drops Ginger
- 2 drops Patchouli
- 4 drops Myrrh
Diffuse that in your diffuser and see what you notice!
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