This system is much more complex than displayed here, but is a good representation of the relationships between the basic roles of the meridians, emotions, affirmations, and crystals. It is a good starting point for self-healing and those who wish to learn more may look at the books recommended.
The Lung Meridian:
Element: metal
Role: maintaining clear personal boundaries; physical renewal; strengthening the immune system
Emotion: grief
Bach Flower Essence: Honeysuckle
Crystals: Blue Chalcedony, Fluorite, Green Aventurine, Clear Quartz
Affirmations:
Exercises for strengthening lungs: breathing exercises; swimming; receiving massage; rhythmic dancing
Avoid: smoking and self-isolation
Large Intestine Meridian:
Element: metal
Role: elimination, cleansing, letting go
Emotions: stubbornness, grief
Bach Flower Essence: Rock Water
Crystals: Chevron Amethyst, Black Tourmaline, Kunzite
Affirmations:
Strengthening Large Intestine: exercise; de-cluttering
Avoid: holding on to guilt and regret; bottling up emotions; hoarding possessions
Kidney Meridian:
Element: water
Role: connecting us with Earth energy; give constitutional strength; generates the nervous system and bones; regulates water; keeps us aware of danger; generates fire; nourishes ears; governs memory; supports will to live and achieve goals
Emotion: fear
Bach Flower Essences: Aspen, Cherry Plum, Mimulus, Rock Rose, Revival Remedy
Crystals: Green Jade, Amazonite, Ruby in Zoisite, Unakite, Tiger Iron
Affirmations:
Balanced: healthy willpower; access to inner wisdom; energy; vitality; strong memory; clear thinking; a balanced sensual and sexual expression; drive; courage
Imbalanced: excessive fear; anxiety; issues of self-worth; issues of trust; paranoia; and laziness
Avoid: ice(d) water; excessive exercise; stress and overwork
To strengthen: enough rest; staying hydrated and drinking water slowly; fresh fruits and veggies; iron-rich foods; moderate exercise, especially walking and Qi Gong
Bladder Meridian:
Element: water
Role: to release the impure from the body and mind; to alert us to danger; to turn ideas into action
Emotion: fear
Bach Flower Essences: Chicory, Willow, Rock Water, Vine, Cherry Plum
Crystals: Sugilite, Kyanite, Blue Apatite, Iolite
Affirmations:
Balanced: assertiveness; putting thought into action; adaptability; self-control; enthusiasm; easy self-expression; confidence
Imbalanced: loss of control; restlessness; martyrdom; incontinence; overly controlling; excessive self-criticism; changeable moods; resentment; jealousy
Avoid: sitting on cold ground; excessive exposure to coldness or dampness
To strengthen: hiking; swimming in salt water; Kegel exercises; rest; cinnamon; ginger; keeping warm
Gallbladder Meridian:
Element: wood
Role: detoxification; passion; inspiration; action; assertiveness
Emotion: rage/courage, decisiveness
Bach Flower Essences: Centaury, Elm
Crystals: Labradorite, Turquoise, Amazonite
Affirmations:
To strengthen the gallbladder: express your emotions; exercise; go to bed before 11 pm
Avoid: the same as for Liver - any kind of excess and suppressing emotions
The Liver Meridian:
Element: wood
Role: planning; creativity; energy
Emotion: anger/kindness; benevolence; compassion
Bach Flower Essences: Agrimony, Impatiens
Crystals: Amazonite, Chrysocolla, Malachite, Green Fluorite
Affirmations:
To strengthen the Liver: as the liver is associated with the element of wood, walking in a forest would be very helpful, as well as meditation and sufficient sleep
Avoid: any kind of excess and suppressing emotions
Heart Meridian:
Element: fire
Role: emotions of love
Emotion: love
Bach Flower Essences: Mustard, Pine, Red & Sweet Chestnut
Crystals: Morganite, Danburite, Rose Quartz, Ruby in Zoisite, Rhodonite
Affirmations:
Balanced: enthusiasm; feelings of joy and vitality; inner strength; spiritual peace
Imbalanced: hypersensitivity, as well as being insensitive; loneliness; sadness; high or low blood pressure; anemia
Avoid: staying in ‘stress-mode’ for long periods of time; overwork
To strengthen: having a good night’s sleep; resting (especially in the middle of the day)
Small Intestine Meridian:
Element: fire
Role: sorting what is useful; discernment; separating our feelings from those of another
Emotion: joy
Bach Flower Essences: Cerato, Chestnut Bud, Scleranthus
Crystals: Clear Topaz, Carnelian, Fire Agate
Affirmations:
Balanced: clear thinking; ability to perceive what is useful and extract the lessons from experiences quickly; sorting out beneficial from unbeneficial (advice, approach, perspective, behavior)
Imbalanced: impaired thinking and decision-making; impaired processing of experiences
Avoid: eating while working; overwork
To strengthen: enough rest
Pericardium Meridian:
Element: fire
Role: to protect the heart
Emotion: joy
Bach Flower Essences: Sweet Chestnut, Wild Rose, White Chestnut
Crystals: Fire Agate, Thulite, Green Tourmaline
Affirmations:
Balanced: having clear boundaries (especially between working hours and hours for relaxation); having inner peace and confidence; joy at being alive
Imbalanced: being forgetful; lack of focus; lack of liveliness; nervousness; constant searching of fun things to do; unable to deal with criticism of any kind
Avoid: excessive emotional outbursts
To strengthen: massage; vacation; relaxation times
Triple Heater Meridian:
Element: fire
Role: to transport energy to all organs; keep fluids moving in the body; coordinates the functions of the digestive system
Emotion: joy
Bach Flower Essences: Holly, Centaury, Agrimony
Crystals: Mahogany Obsidian, Carnelian, Red Jasper, Mookaite Jasper
Affirmations:
Balanced: harmonious relationships; easy friendships; appropriate boundaries; discernment
Imbalanced: cold hands & feet; hot flushes; stubbornness; suspicion; dogma; guilt
Avoid: extreme temperatures (hot yoga, sauna)
To strengthen: going to bed before 11 pm (as 11pm is the time when this aspect starts regaining strength)
The Spleen/Pancreas Meridian:
Element: earth
Role: works to spread & distribute nourishment from food throughout the body; known as a “manager”; ensures cooperative work environment within the body and between body, mind, soul
Emotion: worry
Bach Essences: Gentian, Gorse, Beech
Crystals: Citrine, Imperial Topaz, Malachite, Tiger Eye
Affirmations:
Balanced: learning from mistakes; integrating experiences; clarity; self-love
Imbalanced: tiredness; crankiness; criticism; allergies; chronic dissatisfaction; obsessive thoughts
Avoid: irregularity in meals
To strengthen: establishing daily rhythms of activities and rest; create relaxing mealtimes; balance sitting and standing throughout the day; moderate daily exercise
Stomach Meridian:
Element: earth
Emotion: worry (+ obsession, nervousness)
Bach Flower Essences: Red Chestnut and Mimulus
Crystals: Amber, Imperial Topaz, Yellow Jasper, Smokey Quartz
Affirmations:
To strengthen the stomach: Pilates; Qi Gong; having regular meals and enough uninterrupted time set aside for meals
Avoid: eating “on the fly”; eating when distracted (by tv, phone, etc.); junk food; addictive substances
You can also check out the Beginner's Guide to Meridians and Crystals Part 1 article!
Article By Brana Crystal Cosmopolitan
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(Submitted by: Janette Rose on June 14, 2018)