The root chakra is located at the base of the spine and is responsible for feelings of safety, security, and grounding. This chakra can be balanced with essential oils like vetiver, sandalwood, and cedarwood. Here you will learn about the best root chakra essential oils and ways to use them!

The root chakra is the first of seven chakras. If your root chakra is unbalanced, you may feel insecure or unsupported. Luckily, there are many ways to balance your root chakra using essential oils. 

“Get yourself grounded and you can navigate even the stormiest roads in peace.” -Steve Goodier

Calm.

Balance.

Ease.

And peace.

All of these feelings come from the root of your being.

Want to discover how you can easily promote these feelings and balance your chakras using the power of essential oils?

Let’s find out how… NOW!

What Are Chakras?

Chakras are the centers in your body in which energy flows.

The word “chakra” from Sanskrit translates to “disk” or wheel” and represents a spiritual energy center within your body. The chakra system corresponds to physical, emotional, psychological, and spiritual states of being and impacts all areas of your life.

Within each of the chakras is the ultimate pure healing energy, known as ‘prana’, that keeps your happy, healthy, and vibrantly alive.

The root chakra is all about grounding yourself, and is associated with feelings of safety and security.

The Root Chakra and Keeping It Balanced

The Root chakra is the center for your livelihood!

A strong and balanced foundation helps to anchor your whole being. When you feel grounded, you experience a greater sense of safety and security.

When it is unbalanced, you will lack the ability to move forward and will feel confused and ungrounded.

What It Represents: Your foundation and feeling of being grounded.

Location: Base of spine

Emotion: Survival issues - food, shelter, money

Without the root chakra balanced… it is impossible to fully balance all of the other chakras!

Next, let’s look at how you can balance your root chakra using essential oils.

10 Best Root Chakra Essential Oils and Scents

By using the following essential oils to balance your root chakra, you will feel safe, secure, grounded, and content:

1. Cedarwood Essential Oil

Grounding and calming, use to relieve anger and ease nervous tension. Its uplifting qualities can combat feelings of negativity. A favorite to use during the practice of meditation and yoga. Read More - Cedarwood Essential Oil Spotlight.

2. Sandalwood Essential Oil

Its properties are calming, sedative and antidepressant. It has a restorative effect on mind and emotions.

3. Frankincense Essential Oil

Has antidepressant and sedative qualities (soothing and calming). Lifts the spirits and increases focus, as well as aids in meditation. Ideal when stressed or overwhelmed. Read More - Frankincense Diffuser Blends.

4. Myrrh Essential Oil

An uplifting and grounding oil that promotes spiritual awareness. It also enhances well-being, strengthens confidence, and provides a strong sense of purpose.

5. Ylang Ylang Essential Oil

Has a calming effect on the nervous system, eases nervous tension. Its calming properties can help lower blood pressure and breathing rates.

6. Cinnamon Essential Oil

Aids the functioning of the adrenal glands and has antidepressant qualities. It also helps counter exhaustion and has an uplifting aroma.

7. Vetiver Essential Oil

A natural sedative, with grounding and calming properties. This grounding oil has centering actions that work equally on the body and the mind. Read More - Vetiver Essential Oil Spotlight.

8. Lavender Essential Oil

Works to calm strong emotions, release pent up tension, and allows energy to flow through your body. Helps you feel more grounded by soothing the nervous system and bringing equilibrium. Read More - Lavender Essential Oil Uses.

9. Patchouli Essential Oil

Offers a grounding, balancing effect on emotions. Improves confidence and clarity of thought. Useful for stress and anxiety. Read More - Patchouli Essential Oil Spotlight.

10. Ginger Essential Oil

Ginger is a warming and grounding oil that helps to stimulate and energize the root chakra. It promotes feelings of stability.

Use one or use all of these essential oils to put yourself on a path of feeling an enhanced sense of well-being.

Where to Apply Essential Oils for Root Chakra?

There are many different ways to apply essential oils for root chakra healing. Some people like to diffuse the oils, while others like to apply them directly to the skin. When using topically on the skin, ensure that your oils are diluted in a carrier oil prior to application.

Here are a few of the most popular ways to use essential oils for root chakra healing:

1. Apply essential oils to the soles of your feet

This is a great way to get the healing benefits of the oils directly to your root chakra. Some of the best oils to use for this are patchouli, vetiver, and black pepper.

2. Apply essential oils to your stomach

This is another great way to get the oils directly to your root chakra. Some of the best oils to use for this are ginger and lavender.

3. Add essential oils to your bath

This is a great way to relax and open your root chakra. Some of the best oils to use for this are lavender, vetiver, and cedarwood.

4. Apply essential oils to your wrists

This is a great way to get the healing benefits of the oils throughout your body.

Find out more about your third chakra and the best essential oils for the solar plexus chakra.

Root Chakra Essential Oil Recipes

Your root chakra is the energy center located at the base of your spine, and it's responsible for grounding you in the present moment. When this chakra is balanced, you feel safe and secure, and you're able to take actions that support your physical and emotional health.

One way to help balance your root chakra is by using essential oils. Here I share DIY recipes that use essential oils to help balance your root chakra.

Plant Therapy offers a complete Set of 7 Chakra Roll On Blends:

Root Chakra Scents and Aromatherapy

The root chakra is associated with the sense of smell, so scents that are grounding and nurturing can be helpful in opening and energizing this chakra.

Some suggested scents for root chakra include:

• Earthy fragrances such as patchouli, vetiver, and sandalwood
• Fragrances that evoke the smell of nature, such as pine, cedarwood, and juniper
• Spicy fragrances such as cinnamon and clove
• Fragrances with a sweet, vanilla-like scent

Root Chakra Affirmations

Meditation and visualization draw energy from the earth and help cleanse each chakra. It’s a simple, yet powerful, way to balance each energy center in your body.

Visualize yourself at the beach, barefoot, with the sun shining. The water smells salty and you hear the waves. The sand feels warm, you can walk to the water's edge and dip your toes in the wet sandy sand.

These posotove affirmations can help your root chakra:

• I am present and capable
• I am safe and feel at peace
• I am confident in my ability to care for myself
• I am focused and energetic

You will feel present, confident, and capable when your root chakra system is balanced. You are confident that you can take care of yourself. You are confident that you have the resources and ability to meet your basic needs. You feel focused and energetic. These are all factors that you need to be able to move forward.

How to Use a Chakra Bracelet with Essential Oils

A chakra bracelet is a great way to help keep your chakras balanced. By wearing a chakra bracelet, you can keep the energy flowing through your body and maintain your overall wellbeing, plus you can add essential oils to the bracelet. Chakra bracelets are designed to help you align and balance your chakras, which can have a positive impact on your overall well-being. Here is how to use a chakra bracelet for optimal results.

More Chakra Balancing and Chakra Blends

• 2nd - Sacral Chakra Blends
• 3rd - Solar Plexus Chakra Blends
• 4th - Heart Chakra Blends
• 5th - Throat Chakra Essential Oil Blends
• 6th - Third Eye Chakra Blends
• 7th - Crown Chakra Blends

Share on Pinterest