REVIEW ON CHROMOTHERAPY AND ITS SIGNIFICANCE IN AYURVEDA

Chromotherapy is a method of treatment that uses wavelengths in the visible region for curing different diseases and medical conditions. It is one of the oldest therapeutic systems and has been used by the ancient civilizations of India, Egypt and China for the treatment of a number of diseases that include psoriasis, rickets and skin cancer. Treatment modalities utilizing wavelengths in the visible region have been proven to produce biological effects in molecules, living cells and tissues. Wavelengths in the visible region have been demonstrated to be an effective therapy in a number of medical conditions including Dengue Fever, Insomnia, Diabetes, Psychiatric Illnesses, Hypertension, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Immunity, Hyperacidity, Cutaneous wound healing, Chronic joint disorders and Inflammation. Chromotherapy has been purported to provide several benefits ranging from physical to mental, including: Stress relief: Certain colors like blue and green are thought to have soothing effects on people who are stressed or anxious. Boost appetite: Warm and stimulating colors are thought to boost appetite . Seasonal affective disorder: People mainly suffer from seasonal affective disorder during colder weather because of the lack of sunlight. Certain types of bright light therapy have been shown to be of benefit for this mood disorder. Color therapy also suggests that warm colors like yellow and orange could also help with this. To boost energy: Colors such as red and yellow are believed to boost energy and keeps motivated. Keywords: Chromo, Therapy, Color, Ayurveda