Red signifies the choleric temperament. Red is generally taken to be the color of
life, of the glowing sun and of fire. Love and joy, rage and anger are the polar
values of the color red. Red is said to make the blood boil, to increase the pulse
rate, to raise the blood pressure and the rate of breathing. Red is also the color
of desire. The sexual urge, the impulses and general vigor of individuals are attributed
to the color red. Red generally supports the circulatory functions and is applied
with success to combat anemia, asthma, diseases of the larynx, certain skin diseases
and chronic coughs.
ORANGE
Orange is the color of cheerfulness and gaiety. Being a color mixed from red and
yellow, it stands for kind-heartedness and warm-heartedness of an individual. Orange
symbolizes the rising sun, it makes us alert and cheerful. It causes stimulation,
warmth and happiness. Orange fills us with joy and cheerfulness. It affects both
our bodies and our minds. Astonishing results may be obtained in using the color
orange to treat mental illness, depressions, discontent and pessimism. Naturopaths
apply orange for the treatment of arteriosclerosis, sclerenecephaly, cardiosclerosis,
loss of appetite, anemia, and anorexia.
YELLOW
The color yellow represents the sanguine temperament. Yellow is the symbol of the
sun at the zenith. Yellow is the brightest of all colors. In the psychology of colors,
yellow stands for detached serenity. Yellow reflects light in all directions,thereby
creating an impression of detachment and liberation; it cancels out any feeling
of heaviness or oppression. Professor Luscher writes that the color yellow drives
us forward towards new, modern frontiers, and that it is therefore future oriented.
In naturopathy yellow is applied to combat glandular diseases and diseases of the
lymphatic system, and to strengthen the nervous system. Yellow greatly assists metabolism,
glandular activity and improves secretion of the stomach.
GREEN
The color green represents the phlegmatic temperament. It has a harmonizing effect.
Green does not make us quiet, but calms us in a neutral, positive sense. Green is
the color of possession and of the will to possess. Luscher says: "Green is the
color of possession and should increase the feelings of security and in particular
of self-confidence." Green is also considered to be the color of concentration.
It stands for exact examination, precise analysis, systematic logic and for recording
and remembering. Among other things, the color green is applied for the naturopathic
treatment of bronchitis, whooping cough, inflammations of the joints, and swellings.
In addition, green has a positive influence on the treatments of cysts, eye diseases
and diabetes, generally promoting the secretion processes. Green promotes relaxation
of the organs and stimulates general detoxification of the body.
BLUE
Blue is the color of peace and infinity. It represents the melancholic temperament.
Blue profoundly calms and relaxes us. Our bodies and minds are conveyed to a state
of peace, repose and softness. The relaxing and tranquilizing property of blue is
applied for relieving headaches and migraines, the pains of stomach and muscle cramps.
As a general rule, the color blue can be said to have a very positive effect on
all kinds of pain conditions.
VIOLET
Violet is the combination of the choleric-impulsive and the melancholic-tender nature.
Violet is the color of the emotions and is considered to be a meditative color.
Violet can lead to profound liberation of the mind. Intuition and imagination are
enhanced. Violet is the color regulator at the interface between the mind and the
body. In color therapy in particular in color acupuncture, violet is applied for
treating the lymphatic system and the spleen.
The six basic colors are divided into three hot and three cool, hot being the
colors which arouse and give stimulation and cool being the colors which cool down
and sedate. The colors Red, Orange & Yellow are warming. The colors Green, Blue
& Violet are cooling. Color Therapy uses these complimentary properties of the colors
to balance the body and help it to heal. By testing complimentary pairs in your
body system, the more sensitive area is found and then given the cool color to sedate,
the others are given the warm color to tonify.