Earth Element
 
Oregano, Lemon, Lavender, Ginger, Patchouli, Peppermint, Ashwagandha, Guduchi, Sandalwood, Yashtimadhu, Myrrh, Blue Lotus, Saffron, Vanilla 
 
Earth constitutes the solid structures in the universe and our body. It is the most building or additive of all the elements. When there is a predominance of the earth element there is both substance and stability. 
 
Earth element creates sense of grounding, stability , slowness, solid supportiveness. It is solid, dense, stable, heavy, hard, dull and slow.  Any food, exercise, herbs with similar properties will provide nutrition, support and heaviness in the body. 
 
Name in Sanskrit: Prithvi
 
Colour: Yellow
 
Affirmation: "I feel solid. Earth reminds me of solidity and firmness. When I respect earth, it fills me with strength"
 
Meridian: Throat / Hip front
 
Precious stone: Citrine + Tiger's Eye
 
Season: End of Summer 
 
Internal Organs: Spleen, Stomach 
 
Sense Organ: Mouth
 
Signs of Balance: Confident, stable
 
Signs of imbalance: Poor digestion, gas, bloating, loose stools, foggy thinking, fatigue, change in appetite, weight gain, worry and pensiveness 
 
Liberates: singing
 
Taste: Sweet
 
Dosha: Kapha (water + earth) 
 
Gunas: Slow, wet, sticky, dense, heavy, slimmy, soft, thick, smooth 
 
Energetic pathway in hand: Small finger
 
Bija Mantra: Lam

Chakra: 1st - Muladhara