Healing Properties of Gems and Minerals

Agate – A variety of chalcedony. Tones and strengthens body/mind. Imparts a sense of strength and courage. Facilitates ability to discern truth and accept circumstances. Grounding but energetic. Powerful healer. Works with charkas and attributes according to colour of stone.

Amber – Fossilised resin from prehistoric pine trees. Exerts positive influence on endocrine system, spleen and heart. Healing, soothing, harmonizing. Electrically alive with solidified golden light. Stabilises kundalini awakening. Activates altruistic nature. Spiritualises intellect. Chakra (s) Navel, Solar Plexus, Crown.

Amethyst – A variety of quartz. Strengthens endocrine and immune systems. Enhances right brain activity and pineal and pituitary glands. Powerful blood cleanser and energizer. Helps with mental disorders. Purification and regeneration on all levels of consciousness. Transmutes ones lower nature into the more highly refined aspects of their higher potentials. Physical representation of the Violet Ray of alchemy and transformation. Cuts through illusion. Enhances psychic abilities. Excellent for meditation. Aids channeling abilities. Calming, strong protective qualities. Healing, divine love, inspiration, intuition. Chakra (s) third eye, crown.

Aquamarine – A variety of beryl. Calms nerves, reduces fluid retention. Strengthens kidneys, liver, spleen, thyroid. Purifies the body. Enhances clarity of mind, aids creative self-expression. Physical/Emotional/Mental Balancer. Helps banish fears and phobias. Excellent for meditation. Inspiration, Calmness, Love. Chakra (s): Throat, Solar Plexus.

Adventurine (Green): A variety of quartz. Purifies mental, emotional and etheric bodies. Aids in releasing anxiety and fear. Stimulates muscle tissue. Strengthens blood. Emotional tranquility, positive attitudes towards. Brings one into alignment with their center. Independence, Health, Wellbeing. Chakra (s): Heart.

Carnelian: A variety of chalcedony. Very highly elvolved mineral healer. Energises blood. Aids kidneys, lungs, liver, gallbladder, pancreas. Aids tissue regeneration. Vitalises physical/emotional/mental bodies. Aligns physical and etheric bodies. Enhances attunement with inner self. Facilitates concentration. Opens the heart. Warming, social, joyous. Chakra (s): Navel, Solar Plexus, Heart.

Citrine: A variety of quartz. Good for kidneys, colon, liver, gallbladder, digestive organs, heart. Tissue regeneration. Detoxifies physical/emotional/mental bodies. Enhances the body’s healing energy. Diminishes self-destructive tendancies. Raises self-esteem. Powerful alignment with higher self. Lightheartedness, cheerfulness, hope. Warming, energizing. Attracts abundance. Chakra (s): Navel, Crown.

Copper: Influences the flow of blood. Supplies strong energy to body/mind. Aids metabolism. Helps detoxify body. An aid for exhaustion and sexual imbalance. Aligns physical/emotional bodies. Raises self-esteem. Strong conductor of energy.

Diamond: Enhances brain function. Aids alignment of cranial bones. Breaks up blockages in crown charka and in the personality. Master healer. Dispels negativity. Purifies physical/etheric bodies. Reflects will and power aspects of God. Enhances full spectrum of energies in body/mind/spirit. Alignment with higher self. Abundance, innocence, purity, faithfulness. Chakra(s): All.

Emerald: A variety of beryl. Strengthens heart, liver, kidneys, immune system and nervous system. Tonic for mind/body/spirit. Aids alignment of subtle bodies. Enhances dreams, meditation, deeper spiritual insight. Represents the potential of divinity within us. Prosperity, love, kindness, tranquility, balance, healing, patience. Strong emotional balancer. Chakra (s): Heart, Solar Plexus.

Fluorite: Strengthens teeth and bones. Improves absorption of vital nutrients. Beneficial for blood vessels and spleen. Grounds excess energy. Excellent for advancement of mind, greater concentration, meditation. Helps one grasp higher, more abstract concepts. Facilitates interdimensional communication. Powerful healer. Works with charkas and attitudes according to colour of stone.

Garnet (Red): Strengthens, purifies, vitalizes and regenerates bodily systems, especially the bloodstream. Has strong affinity with the root chakra, helping to harmonise the potent forces of the kundalini. Stimulates pituitary gland. Aligns subtle bodies. Love, Compassion. Enhances imagination. Chakra (s): root, heart.

Gold: Purifies and energises the physical body. Improves circulation, strengthens nervous system. Balances and develops heart chakra. Balances hemispheres of the brain. Aids tissue regeneration. Attracts positive energy into aura. Amplifies thought forms. Aids personal illumination. Solar energy, male aspect. Chakra (s): Navel, Heart & Crown.

Hematite: Has positive effect upon bloodstream. Activates spleen. Increases resistance to stress. Helps circulate oxygen throughout body. Strengthens physical and etheric bodies. Energising, vitalizing. Enhances personal magnetism, will courage. Slightly grounding. Powerful stone for those attracted to it.

Jade: Strengthens heart, kidneys and immune system. Helps cleanse blood. Increases longevity and fertility. Aids eye disorders and female problems. Powerful emotional balancer. Radiates divine, unconditional love. Clarity, modesty, courage, justice, wisdom. Peaceful and nurturing. Dispels negativity. Healing affinity will correspond to particular colour of stone.

Jasper (all colours) A variety of chalcedony. Strengthens liver, gallbladder, bladder. Powerful healer, main impact on physical body. Represents earth element. Works with charkas and attitudes according to colour of stone.

Lapis Lazuli: Strengthens skeletal system. Activates thyroid gland. Releases tension and anxiety. Energises throat chakra. Augments strength, vitality, virility. Facilitates opening of charkas. Mental clarity, illumination. Enhances psychic abilities and communication with higher self and spirit guides. Creative expression. Chakra(s): third eye, throat.

Moonstone: Has healing affinity with stomach, spleen, pancreas, pituitary gland. Unblocks lymphatic system. Relieves anxiety and stress. Aids birthing process, helps female problems. Emotional balancer, helps lessen tendency to over-react emotionally. Flexibility in attitudes. Aligns emotions with higher self. Chakra (s): Heart.

Obsidian: Beneficially influence stomach and intestines. Connects mind and emotions. Slightly masculine energy. Grounds spiritual energy into physical plane. Absorbs and disperses negativity. Reduces stress. Helps clear subconscious blocks. Brings an understanding of silence and “the void” Detachment, but with wisdom and love. Powerful healer with those attuned to it. Chakra(s): Root.

Onyx: A variety of chalcedony. Relieves stress. Balances male/female polarities. Strengthens bone marrow. Aids detachment. Enhances emotional balance and self-control. Higher inspiration. Works with charkas and attitudes according to the colour of the stone.

Opal: Stimulates pineal and pituitary glands. Aids eyesight. Emotional balancer. Enhances intuition. The full spectrum of colours resonates with all the charkas. Helps conscious connection with highest aspects of being. Chakra(s): Heart and others, depending on colour.

Peridot (Olivine): Balances glandular system. Aids tissue regeneration. Has beneficial influence on heart, pancreas, spleen, liver, adrenals. Purifies body. Enhances blood stream. Overall balancer and tonic for body/mind. Aligns subtle bodies. Increases intuitive awareness. Reduces stress. Stimulates mind. Accelerates personal growth, opens new doors of opportunity. Chakra(s): Navel, Solar Plexus, Heart.

Quartz Crystal (Clear) Enhances the crystalline properties of blood, body and mind. Activates and enhances pineal and pituitary glands. Emotional balancer. Stimulates brain functions. Amplifies thought forms. Full spectrum energy activates on all levels of consciousness. Dispels negativity in one’s energy field and in environment. Receives, activates, stores, transmits and amplifies energy. Excellent for meditation. Enhances interdimensional communication and communication with Higher Self and Guides. Chakra(s): All.

Rose Quartz: Aids kidneys and circulatory system. Increases fertility. Eases sexual/emotional imbalances. Helps clear stored anger, resentment, guilt, fear, jealousy. Reduces stress and tension, cools hot temper. Enhances self confidence and creativity. Aids development of forgiveness, compassion, love. “Love Stone” Chakra(s): Heart.

Ruby: Aids regeneration of physical/spiritual heart. Enhances circulation. Vitalises blood and entire body/mind system. Strengthens immunity. Activates sluggish or dormant conditions on physical/spiritual level. Refines lower passions. Courage, integrity, selfless service, joy, spiritual devotion, power, leadership. Helps banish sense of limitation. Chakra (s): Root, Heart.

Sapphire: Strengthens heart and kidneys. Activates pituitary gland, thereby aiding entire glandular system. Aligns body/mind/spirit. Stimulates psychic abilities, clarity and inspiration. Creative expression, loyalty, love. Aids connection with higher self/spirit guides. Strengthens will. Expands cosmic awareness. Dispels confusion. Excellent for meditation. Chakra(s): Throat, Third Eye.

Silver: Enhances mental functions. Aids circulation. Strengthens blood, physically and etherically. Strengthens pineal and pituitary glands. Relieves stress. Relates to the moon, subconscious, female aspect. Emotional balance. Speech improvement. Excellent energy conductor.

Smoky Quartz: Strengthens adrenals, kidneys, pancreas. Increases fertility, balances sexual energy. Aids depression. Mildly sedative and relaxing. Initiates movement of kundalini. Dissipates subconscious blocks and negativity on all levels. Grounding, centering. Excellent for meditation. Enhances dream awareness and channeling abilities. Chakra(s): Root, Navel, Solar Plexus.

Sodalite: Aids pancreas, balances endocrine system, strengthens metabolism and lymphatic system. Balances male/female polarities. Alleviates fear. Calms and clears the mind. Slightly sedative, grounding. Cuts through density and illusion, bringing clarity and truth. Enhances communication, creative expression. Similar qualities as lapis lazuli. Chakra (s): Throat, Third Eye.

Tiger Eye: Variety of chalcedony (quartz). Beneficial for spleen, pancreas, digestive organs, colon. Emotional balancer. Enhances connectin with personal power and will. Grounding, centering. Helps soften stubbornness. Enhances clear perceptipon and insight. Slightly masculine energy. Chakra(s): Navel, Solar Plexus.

Turquoise: Tones, strengthens entire body. Tissue regeneration. Aids circulation, lungs, respiratory system. Vitalises blood, nervous system. Aligns charkas. Enhances meditation. Creative expression, peace of mind, emotional balance, communication, friendship, loyalty. Chakra(s): Throat.

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