Gems in Myth, Legend, Lore and Medicine – Since ancient times
Popular Gemstones and Their Healing Powers
Stories and folktales surrounding gemstones and their mystic healing powers have been passed down from generation to generation. If you want to try your luck with gemstones, or gift them to your loved ones, don’t forget to consult a certified gemologist to confirm their healing properties. Here’s a rundown on the healing properties of some of the popular gemstones –
Amber- Helps one recover from memory loss, purifies the body, reduces and prevent headaches, reduces bone and heart problems. It is known for its stress relieving and calming properties.
Amethyst- Reduces insomnia and arthritis. Relieves pain and aids blood circulation. Amethyst is the gemstone for peace, balance, courage, and inner strength.
Aquamarine- Cures liver, throat, stomach, jaw, teeth, eyes, and ears related problems. It also releases fear, calms nerves, and brings mental clarity.
Black Onyx- It’s believed to change the wearer’s bad habits. It teaches the wearer to trust his/her inner voice. It also provides support,stamina and determination to help one walk in the path of righteousness.
Citrine- It brings success and abundance of wealth. It’s good for health too. It detoxifies the blood, purifies the system, cures eye and digestion related problems.
Garnet – It’s a stone of passion and courage. It also purifies heart, lungs and blood.
Healer’s Gold- This gemstone combines Magnetite and Pyrite. It gives you the power to connect with earth’s energy and channelize that energy and direct it towards the parts of the body that need healing. This gemstone helps those involved in healing others to work without losing their own energy. It also enhances prosperity, persistence, patience and stamina. Healer’s gold helps you develop a positive outlook towards life.
Green Jade- This gemstone is popular for its proven healing qualities. It also brings in prosperity. Jade is popular in China for bringing in abundance of wealth, luck and prosperity. It brings in happiness and harmony in your family and professional life. It also helps you re-affirm your connection with nature and earth. Jade is one of those gemstones that can make you take time to smell flowers, share your feelings with others and touch the person you are in love with.
Lapis- The greatest advantage of wearing this gemstone is that it alleviates you from depression and insomnia. Lapis also helps you find enlightenment and truth.
Moonstone- It is mostly associated with femininity, and referred to as the “Goddess Stone”. It enhances the mind’s intuitive side. Moonstone has also been used for connecting one with the moon’s power and energy.
Onyx- Generally associated with the ‘root chakra’, this gemstone ushers in spiritual inspiration and also helps you control your emotions.
Pearl- This gemstone is known to have a calming effect on you. It brings purity, truth, loyalty and innocence to any situation.
Peridot- It works to reduce jealousy and anger levels, heal the stress in your relationship as well as slowing your aging process. It promotes prosperity and abundance.
Quartz- If you can get hold of clear quartz, then stick close to it. Because it will act as an energy magnifier in your life. This gemstone amplifies energy and you can channelize it to hold your intentions and manifest your focused intent. It is considered as an extremely powerful tool for meditation. It also functions as dream stone, helping you in interpreting and remembering your dreams.
Ruby- This gemstone helps you emotionally. It also increases happiness, devotion and integrity.
Sapphire- It gives you inner peace; also it helps you meditate and creatively express yourself. It also assists in pain relief and personal expression.
Topaz- It ranks among the most powerful gemstones. It ensures balance of emotions and protects you from greed.
Turquoise- This gemstone is drenched in tradition and culture. It is a balancing and healing stone.