Water Element
 
Lemon, Orange, Lemongrass, Rosemary, Sandalwood, Geranium, Cedarwood, Oregano, Clove, Frankincense, Lavender, Wintergreen, Peppermint, Blue Lotus
 
Matter in a liquid state. Water is nourishment. Water is flow, sometimes a tsunami and sometimes a stream. The water element is substance and volume without stability. Water is powerful, unpredictable and heavy, it yields to whatever is in its path. It cleanses and brings life.
 
Water is moist, cohesive, sticky, cool, soft and oily. It is present in many foods, milk and herbs in the human body. Water intake is useful in diseases caused by fire and air. It acts as a detoxifying agent. 
 
Name in Sanskrit: Jala
 
Colour: Blue
 
Affirmation: "I feel clear. Water stands for clarity. When I respect water, it fills me with clarity of mind and clarity of purpose"
 
Meridian: Back of the knee / Ball of the foot
 
Precious stone: Sapphire + Lapis Lazuli
 
Season: Winter
 
Internal Organs: Kidneys, bladder
 
Sense Organ: Ears
 
Signs of Balance: Wisdom, trust 
 
Signs of Imbalance: Panic disorders, frequent urination, sexual dysfunction, low back pain, fear, lacking energy
 
Liberates: Groaning 
 
Taste: Salty 
 
Dosha: Kapha (water + earth)
 
Gunas: liquid, heavy, dense, oily, sticky, slimy, fluid
 
Energetic pathway in hand: Index finger
 
Bija Mantra: Vam
 
Chakra: 2nd, Svadisthana 
 
15ml