Chromotherapy (Color Therapy)

Presentation

Chromotherapy (or color therapy) is a healing method using the therapeutic properties of visible light spectrum colors. Each color corresponds to a specific wavelength and vibrational frequency that interacts with cells and body systems. Therapeutic use of colors dates back to ancient Egypt, where chromotherapy rooms were integrated into healing temples, and ancient Greece with Hippocrates.

Core Principles

• Red (620-750 nm): Stimulating, tonifying, activates blood circulation
• Orange (590-620 nm): Anti-spasmodic, promotes digestion, stimulates creativity
• Yellow (570-590 nm): Brain stimulant, depurative, activates lymphatic system
• Green (495-570 nm): Balancing, soothing, nerve system regulator
• Blue (450-495 nm): Calming, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory
• Indigo (420-450 nm): Deep sedative, mild anesthetic, blood purifier
• Violet (380-420 nm): Spiritual, transformative, pineal gland stimulant

Main Indications

• Mood disorders and seasonal depression
• Insomnia (blue, indigo)
• Inflammatory pain (blue)
• Fatigue and lack of vitality (red, orange)
• Digestive disorders (yellow, orange)
• Wound healing and skin regeneration (red, infrared)
• Stress and anxiety (green, blue)
• Neonatal jaundice (blue light — recognized medical use)

Contraindications

• Photosensitivity (porphyria, lupus, photosensitizing medications)
• Photosensitive epilepsy
• Red contraindicated in hypertension, fever or acute inflammation
• Blue contraindicated in hypothyroidism or severe depression
• Do not use with active melanoma or skin cancer