Its
Sanskrit name is Vishudh i.e. harmony with others, self-knowledge,
creativity, the power of choice, communication and self expression. Vishudh
Chakra is also called Throat Chakra. Its physical counterparts are
thyroid gland (one) located in the anterior throat, parathyroid glands (four)
located on the dorsal aspect of the thyroid gland. Its location is centrally at
base of neck, throat, ears, nose, teeth, and mouth. Its associated body parts
are throat, ears, nose, teeth, tonsils, voice-box, food-pipe, tongue, mouth and
neck. Their glandular connections are thyroid, parathyroid.
Its
symbol is a blue shaded lotus with sixteen petals. The lotus flower contains 16
petals and a downwards pointing triangle and a circle representing the moon. In
it, lapis lazuli crystal is embedded for its properties in relating to spirit
guardians. The frequency of vibration of this Chakra is 16 per second.
Its main elements are air and space. Its colour is bright blue. Its ruling
planet is Mercury. Its constituents are ether and sound. Its crystals blue
stones are turquoise, lapis lazuli, aquamarine, agate & sapphire. Its
associated metal is mercury. Itstrait (guna) is rajas and its
incenses are chamomile and myrrh. No poison may cause any harm to the body.
This
Chakra allows one to deeply connect to one’s soul and allows one to
listen to one’s soul speaks. It is here that one can use one’s voice to make
sound. This Chakra is also connected to creativity through speech, music
& art. It is about expression of the self. When one’s mind is clear, much
comes easily with little effort as one is not struggling against life itself.
It helps to balance the throat, teaches power of the spoken word and harmonises
conflict. It is also good for self-expression and truth. It is a good thought
amplifier of the higher mind creating objectivity and creativity. It uplifts
human qualities like affection, love, high-thinking, concentration,
self-control, unselfishness, balanced-temperament, purity of mind and heart.
Its inner state is synthesis of ideas into symbols and outer manifestation is
vibration. When open and balanced, one is able to accept things, as they are,
and organise ways of working with situations. One is able to make changes and
to assume responsibility for one’s personal needs.
Thyroid
follicles store colloid containing thymoglobulin,
a glycoprotein from which thyroid hormone is derived.
Thyroid hormone (TH) includes thyroxin (T4)
and tri-iodothyronine (T3), which is
concerned with the body’s heat, increase the rate
of cellular metabolism. Consequently, oxygen
use and heat production rise.
The parathyroid glands secrete parathyroid hormone (PTH), which causes an increase in blood calcium levels
by targeting bone, the intestine and the kidneys. PTH release is
triggered by falling blood calcium levels and is inhibited by rising blood
calcium levels. Hyper-parathyroidism results in hyper-calcaemia and all its effects and in extreme bone wasting. Hypo-parathyroidism leads to hypo-calcaemia, evidenced by tetany and
respiratory paralysis. These hormones are necessary for mental and physical
development. It controls lungs and heart. It also controls temperature
regulation, governs energy production through the control of calcium. A person
becomes too talkative, ungrateful and mentally unsteady when the thyroid is
deranged. Its under-working leads to rickets, convulsion, teeth problems,
twisting of muscle, fatness and dullness. Its over-working leads to
over-growth, goitre and stone in kidneys etc. Its emotional dysfunctions are
perfectionism, inability to express emotions and blocked creativity. Its
physical dysfunctions are sore throats, neck ache, thyroid problems, hearing
problems and asthma.
Some
people anoint lavender, lilies, magnolia, narcissus and violet on throat chakra
with a single drop for accessing oracular wisdom, more advanced dream work, out
of body travel and 'clairaudience' or psychic hearing in which one hears voices
from other dimensions.
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