Using Colors to Aid Healing

Color Healing

Colors affect our moods and our physical bodies. Mankind has known this for a very long time. Think of the expressions we use. When we are down we say we are in a "blue" mood. We say we feel "green" with envy or "red" with rage. Today I want to share a bit about colors and how they can benefit us emotionally and physically. Though there are many colors, today we will be working with the colors in the rainbow, beginning with red.

Emotionally, red renews enthusiasm, stimulates you and gives you the willpower to carry on. It may also put you in the mood for romance. If you are procrastinating, putting off doing something you dread, wearing red will give you the extra push you need to get going. Red will pick you up when you are feeling down or lack energy. Red is a good color to wear when counseling someone who is facing death. It allows you to help them to see death as the doorway to a new adventure.

Physically, red eliminates the negative and unwanted energies like a cleansing fire. It induces the release of adrenaline into the bloodstream. (Here is it's association with anger.) It eases stiff muscles, especially those in the legs and feet. Red is an especially useful color to wear if you catch colds easily or if you get chilled. It frees the blood-flow and detoxifies.

In the emotional realm, orange governs our "gut feelings". It breaks down barriers subtly and gently. You will find orange helpful in cases of depression, divorce, accidents, rape and mental breakdown. For those experiencing grief and loss orange will help to bring them through the shock. Orange gives you the strength to remove past blockages so you can move forward.

In the physical, orange is healing to the kidneys, lower back, lower intestines, the abdomen and also governs the adrenal glands. Those in need of orange are often unable to absorb the physical and emotional benefits of their lives. Orange will help to ease Bronchitis and Asthma. It will help those with mental disorders and epilepsy. Rheumatism, broken bones and torn ligaments heal faster when aided by orange. It can be applied directly to the muscles and the limbs in physiotherapy.

Yellow is an excellent color to use to combat depression. It is useful to clear away mental cobwebs and negative thinking. Yellow will bring the things you need to look at to the surface and will get you talking, ultimately bringing joy and laughter back into your life. It boosts self-esteem and helps you to release fears and phobias. Yellow decreases desire to be critical. It is also said that yellow increases memory, persuasive abilities and charm.


The solar plexus, pancreas, gall bladder, liver, spleen, stomach/digestive system, skin and nervous system are all affected in a positive way by yellow. A cleansing color, it rids the body of toxins. Yellow can also be used to clear congestion and relieve constipation. It stimulates the lymphatic system, eases hot flashes and helps those with menstral difficulties. It is useful in treating skin rashes and abrasions. In addition to all of this, it offers relief to those suffering from diabetes, rheumatism and anorexia.

If you have issues you need to resolve, green will take you into the past and bring those issues to the surface for you. Then it continues to help by bringing insight that helps to clear up the problem. Green stabilizes, restoring balance and easing the mind. Used in times of relationship difficulties it will cool and calm the emotions, decreasing anxiety. Green is known to be a nerve tonic. Wearing green will also help you to bring things into focus, allowing you to make wise decisions.

Green will aid in the healing of the thymus gland, shoulders, chest, heart and lower lungs. It is a good color to wear for treating shock and fatigue. Green quells nausea and soothes headaches. Those who suffer from clausterphobia should wear green. It will also help to restore stability to anything malignant, calming overstimulated, out-of-control cells. It also helps in healing pituitary gland problems. A good detoxifier, green is effective in healing liver complaints. It also relieves hay fever and head colds.

Blue calms, cools and allows brings rest to the mind and body. It heightens tranquility and patience as it lowers negativity and stress. It helps you combat the fear of going forward, and allays fears in general. It also helps you to understand that you do not get what you do not ask for. Those who need to relax should wear blue or take some time to lay back and gaze at the sky.

The thyroid gland, parathyroid gland, throat, lungs, upper arms and the base of the skull are affected positively by blue. Blue is useful for treating sore throats, ear problems, speech and vocal problems and childrens ailments such as teething. In the elderly, it is useful in treating incontinence. It is a comfort to the terminally ill and is helpful in reducing inflammations and fevers.

Indigo is the color of knowing. It reveals the root of your emotional problems and increases stability, rational thought and actions. The color of spiritual opening, it prepares you for psychic and spiritual experiences. Indigo cleanses and clears away addictive emotional ties. It reveals hidden fears and helps to heal painful memories. Indigo decreases impulsiveness. This is a good color for those suffering from any type of abuse or addiction issues.

Physically, indigo is connected to the skeletal structure, especially the spine. It also relates to the lower brain, the pituitary gland, the eyes and the sinuses. Known as the most powerful painkiller in the spectrum, indigo is also an excellent purifier. It can clear up bacteria and environmental pollutants and toxins. Indigo lowers high blood pressure and can be used to treat an overactive thyroid. Migraines, sciatica, inflammations, eczema and respiratory problems all respond to indigo.It is good for kidney problems, sinus problems and insomnia. It helps with controlling diarrhea as well. Tumors, growths, etc. can be dispersed with indigo.

Emotionally, violet brings relief and improvement to those suffering from any type of mental illness. In regression work violet is useful to acknowledge your inner child or your inner child from past lives so past issues can be resolved. Violet is a bridge to the higher consciousness and also aids those who wish to improve their psychic abilities. It increases spiritual awareness.

Violet represents the crown chakra and influences the brain, pineal gland and the scalp. This is a powerful color. It has been found that when using violet light in healing, it should not be shown onto the face, but should instead be applied to the back of the head. Violet should be used sparingly. Considered a "heavy" color, an overload of violet can be depressing.The antidote for violet overload is gold.

Violet light has been found to be useful in curing newborns of jaundice. Violet is also useful in treating infertility and menstral pain. It can help with neuralgia pain, inflamed nerves, and can also be used to treat eye complaints. It activates the pineal gland and relaxes muscles, including the heart. Violet helps head related problems including headaches, frazzled nerves, scalp conditions, shingles, concussions and all brain-related problems.

There are many ways to use colors to bring healing. You can wear it, use it in your decor, use visualization techniques, etc. Chromotherapy (using colored lights) is a very effective way to heal using color. I would like to close with some information to help you to use Chromotherapy to heal.

Blue and red colors are seen as the two extremes with yellow representing the midpoint. A professional will analyze the patient, examining them to ascertain which color he/she lacks. The deficiency is determined by observing the color of the eyeballs, nails, urine and excrement. In cases of the lack of red the eyes and nails will be bluish, and the urine and excrement white or bluish. If there is a deficiency of the blue color, the eyes and nails will be reddish and urine and excrement yellowish or red.

If you wish to try using colored light to heal yourself, here are a few tips you may find helpful. To begin, you should lie down or sit on a chair with the lamp directed towards you. You should limit exposure time to ten minutes per session. If a treatment is overdone you will become agitated and uncomfortable. If this happens, flood yourself with green light for a few minutes. This will neutralize, dilute and clear the previous application of color. Keep in mind that certain colors have certain limitations. Never apply red if you have a heart condition. As previously mentioned, never apply violet light to the face. Apply it only to the back of the head. Treat conditions that affect the whole body such as colds and flu by flooding the entire body with light. Treat specific areas by pinpointing and focusing the color on the affected area only.

The effect of various colors on the body and their healing qualities are as follows:

Red:
Red stimulates arterial blood and brings warmth to cool extremities. Used as a general tonic, it is very valuable in the treatment of diseases like low blood pressure, rheumatism, paralysis, anemia and advanced cases of tuberculosis.

Orange:
Orange is beneficial in the treatment of hernia and appendicitis, kidney and gallstones. It is also used to stimulate the milk producing action of breasts after childbirth.

Yellow:
Yellow is a laxative and diuretic. It stimulates the brain, the liver and the spleen. It is also effective in the treatment of diabetes, indigestion, kidney and liver disorders, constipation, eye and throat infections, syphilis and impotence.

Green:
Green is considered a harmonious color. It is a mild sedative. It is useful in the treatment of nervous conditions, hay fever, ulcers, flu, malaria, colds, sexual disorders and cancer. It preserves and strengthens eyesight. It is also helpful in the treatment of inflammatory conditions.

Blue:
Cool, soothing and calming, blue alleviates pain, reduces bleeding and heals burns. It is beneficial in the treatment of dysentery, colic, asthma, respiratory disorders, high blood pressure and skin abrasions.

Indigo:
Indigo combines the blood-warming red and the cooling antiseptic blue. It is a wonderful stimulant without being an irritant. It is beneficial in the treatment of advanced stages of constipation, hydrocle, leucorrhoea, many disorders of the stomach and womb, cataract, migraine and skin disorders. It exerts a soothing effect on the eyes, ears and the nervous system.

Violet:
Violet is beneficial in the treatment of nervous and emotional disturbances, arthritis, acute cases of consumption and insomnia.