CHROMOTHERAPY
INTRODUCTION
• Chromotherapy is a method of
treatment that uses the visible
spectrum (colours) of electromagnetic
radiation to treat diseases.
• Light is energy and the phenomenon
of colour is a product of the
interaction of energy and matter.
• A specific wavelength, a certain
frequency and a particular amount of
energy in that wave have been
denominated as a distinct colour.
Electromagnetic Spectrum
consisting of visible spectrum
• Human eye → 380-780 nm (Visible
spectrum)
• This visible spectrum consists of
numerous electromagnetic frequencies
such as red, orange, green, blue etc….
HISTORY
• Avicenna (AD 980) described the properties of
colours and was the first to tell that wrong colour
given would have no result in specific disease.
• Pleasonton used CT for different experiments and
published his book; it lacked scientific proof though.
• Babbit was a pioneer of modern CT; was well aware
of the techniques and methodologies used in
chromotherapy.
• Ghadiali (1933) discovered the scientific principles
that explain why and how different colour rays have
various therapeutic effects on the body.
BASIC THEME OF CHROMOTHERAPY
• According to the doctrine of
Chromotherapy → The human body is
basically composed of colours.
• Each of our organs and energy centres
vibrates and harmonizes with the
frequencies of these colours.
• When these vibrations fall away from
their normal track → body is diseased/not
functioning properly…
• Aim of Chromotherapy:
The vibratory rates present in
chromotherapy are such that they
balance the diseased energy pattern
found in the body.
For in every organ there is an
energetic level at which the organ
functions best.
Any departure from that vibratory
rate results in pathology, whereas
restoring the appropriate energy
levels to the physical organs results
in a healed body.
• Electrical Impulse
COLOURS • Magnetic Currents
• Biochemical process
PRIME
ACTIVATORS • Hormonal process
• Stimulation
BALANCING
OF ENTIRE
SYSTEM
• Sedation
PHYSIOLOGY OF CHROMOTHERAPY
• Warm colours increases:
Muscle tone
Blood pressure in hypertensive
individuals
Respiratory movements
Frequency of eye blinks
Cortical activation
Palmar conductance
• Cooler colours :
o Acts as a relaxant and tranquilizer for anxious
individuals
o Lowering blood pressure
o Providing relief from tension
o Alleviating of muscle spasms
o Reducing eye blink frequency
Methods of Treatment
External Usage Internal Usage
Method of application of Individual consumes
light is through different colour charged water in
coloured glasses. appropriate amount.
Examples includes chromo
discs, chromothermoleum,
E.g. : Charged water
etc.
EXTERNAL USAGE
Chromothermoleum
Chromo discs
INTERNAL USAGE
Colour Charged Water
RESEARCHES….
• Blue light have been found to be
effective in treating neonatal jaundice.
Ebbesen F et al. Archiv Des Childhood Fetal Neonatal Edn. 2003
• Work on tranquilizing effect of colours
have shown that colour reduces
behaviour and violence.
Schauss AG. J Orthomol Psych. 1979
• Blue light is also used for
– healing injured tissues
– preventing scar tissue
– burns
– lung conditions
Azeemi, Khawaja Shamsuddin. Colour Therapy. Karachi: Al-Kitab
Publications, 1999
• Brain responds differently to different
wavelengths of colours as well as
endocrine system to stimulate or reduce
hormone production.
Peterson A. 2001
INDICATIONS
Magenta
Fainting
Migraine
Vomiting, Nausea
Headache
Violet
Conjunctivitis, Myopia
Ear ache
Mental illness
Neuralgia
Warts
Blue
Anxiety
Backache
Burns
Dermatitis
Flatulence
Premenstrual tension
Laryngitis
Turquoise
Acne
Fever
Asthma
Eczema
Stress
Green
Chest pain
Heart disease
Stomach ulcer
Tumors
Yellow
Arthritis
Jaundice
Hepatitis
Rheumatism
Orange
Alcoholism
Constipation
Depression
Kidney & liver disease
Red
Anemia
Cold
Leukemia.
PRECAUTIONS & CONTRAINDICATIONS
• As such, there are no notable
contraindications in the field of CT.
• Some basic precautions to be noted are:
i. Red colour in cases of hypertensives/
inflammatory condition in the system; anxiety
disorders
ii. Yellow colours when there are irritable or active
nerves, fevers, neuralgia, diarrhea.
iii. Blue in chronic rheumatism, cold, gouts,
paralysis.
Color Related Function Aversion to color
Chakra
Red Root chakra Energizes heart & Blood circulation, all organs, Overactive, too impulsive, hot
senses, open up clogs tempered,
Aggressive, egocentric
Orange Sacral chakra Stimulates Lungs, respiration & digestion Attitude can be over-sensual,
indulgent,
too materialistic.
yellow Solar plexus Energizes the muscles, Emotionally disappointed
Speeds up the digestion & assimilation, To avoid the depth of life by often
Awaken mental inspiration. changing relationships
Green Heart chakra Strengthens the nervous system, stimulates Who more interested in independence
inner peace. & self-development than in a warm
family-Life.
Blue Throat chakra Greatest antiseptics, Anti-itching, Anti-stress Who is very disciplined, strong career
worker
Indigo Brow chakra Act as Purifying agent, -
Violet Crown of Head Stimulate spleen& white blood cells, Bring Who have very serious attitude
sleep towards the life.
Color Function color Aversion to color
White Awakened spirit , bringing harmony in all Who does not wish to
aspect of one’s life Achieve perfection
Magenta Stimulates adrenaline & heart activity Who have heavy emotions like jealousy
Pink Restores youthfulness, Who have a challenge with expressing
Heals grief & sadness, Brings you in contact soft, tender, female side
with your feelings,
Turquoise Antiseptic, Builds the skin Reluctant to walk new paths
Increases intuition & sensitivity
Brown Increase concentration & gives stability Who wants something new and exciting
in life
Grey Neutralizing negative influences Who demands clarity, a knowing where
one stands.
Black Opens up deep unconscious levels Who have fear of unknown, who desires
to become free from all kinds of
dependency
Gold Overcoming bad habits/addictions -
Silver Neutralize negativity -
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