Sacral Chakra Elixir - Orange Blossom & Jasmine Vinaigrette

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The sacral chakra is the chakra that is responsible for our creativity, pleasure and passion. Orange in color and located beneath your navel, it helps keep us open to the world around us. When your sacral chakra is open and balanced, you will be warm, friendly, open and full of creativity. If it is overactive, you will have issues with things being in excess and conflict and feel very overwhelmed. If it is underactive, you will struggle with expressing yourself creatively and find it hard to break out of routines. If it is blocked, you can become unemotional and uncertain about how to handle life changes. Orange blossom is helpful for this chakra because it helps detoxify the body and supports good kidney function, as well as repeating the affirmation “Life is unfolding as it should and who I am is good enough.”

Sacral Chakra Elixir of Orange Blossom & Jasmine Vinaigrette

1 Tbsp. orange blossom water 1 Tbsp. jasmine syrup 1⁄4 cup canola or grapeseed oil 1 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar 1 tsp Dijon mustard 1 tsp ground coriander

salt and pepper to taste

1. To make the jasmine syrup, bring 2 cups filtered water to a boil, then add 1 cup sugar. Mix until all the sugar is dissolved. Turn heat off and add fresh jasmine flowers. Cover and steep for 2-3 hours. Place a sieve over a bowl and drain liquid. Discard flowers and pour syrup in an airtight bottle and store in the fridge.

2. Combine the jasmine syrup, orange blossom water, oil, vinegar, Dijon, and coriander in a bowl or jar. Shake or whisk to combine and emulsify. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve over salad, vegetables or anything you like!