Medicinal Value of Gemstones
A gemstone or gem is a piece of mineral that is finally cut and polished to give it beautiful shape. Gem Therapy is used in various mental and physical ailments. It can be used to cure disease related to planetary positions. Gemstone can be distinguished into Precious and Semiprecious stone. Gem therapy uses both the precious and semiprecious gemstones for healing. Precious gemstones are very rare and contain innumerable qualities in compare to semiprecious gemstone. Most gemstones are hard, but some soft minerals are used in jewelry due to soft luster. Gemstones have mystic power of healing in a supernatural way. They are linked to the planets, the Sun and the Stars and possess a power to able to heal disease and illness. Gemstones are known to possess power from the earth during their formation within the heat and pressure of volcanic eruptions.
Gemstones have enormous medicinal and healing properties. Stones are used today for healing purpose, as they were used during ancient times. The shape of the stone has a very important feature for healing purpose. It can be in the shape of long crystal wands with pronounced tip, or rounded stone to be kept in the pocket.
Gemstones are also known to be formed by the powerful combination of water and fire, and thus they hold enormous healing properties. Gemstones are also used in modern medical properties for healing. They are piezoelectric which means that electricity, and sometimes light is produced by compression. Gem therapy can remove headaches. Lapis lazuli can quickly draw off a migraine headache.
Healing Properties of some of the most common stones and minerals
Agate– Strengthens the effect of other stones
Agate Fire– Restores emotional balance and harmony
Agate Moss- Eases Depression
Alexandrite– Increases happiness and self esteem
Amber- Removes stress and mental tension
Apatite– Removes stress, improves expression and nervous tension
Aquamarine– Improves mental clarity and removes unwanted fear
Azurite– Improves decision making power, increases mental discipline and sensitivity
Beryl– Relieves stress, improves mental clarity, overcome laziness and protects the wearer
Bloodstone– Improves self confidence, courage, mental clarity, mental discipline and self actualization
Chrysocolla- Removes stress, and restores mental balance
Chrysolite– Improves mental and emotional well being
Coral- Restores emotional balance, banishes nightmare, eases mental tension and strengthens mental clarity
Diamond– Dispels stress, guards against envy, improves clarity and increases self esteem
Emerald– Restores mental balance, improves intelligence and memory power
Fluorite, Garnet- Promotes imagination, and guard against nightmares
Hematite– Improves self-esteem
Jade– Brings peace and happiness
Jasper– Reduces stress, promotes endurance
Jet– Reduces stress, and fight against depression
Lapis Lazuli– Removes headache, migraine, and ease stress
Malachite– Removes anger and depression
Moonstone– Removes mental imbalances, fear, depression
Onyx– Fight depression, soothe stress
Obsidian- Removes depression and negativity
Opal- Promotes creativity, love and Joy
Pearl- Brings peace
Peridot– It calm nerves and patience
Rhodochroscite– Promotes self love
Quartz, Amethyst– Improves creativity
Quartz Citrine– Reinforces self esteem, will and creativity
Rose Quartz– Improves self-confidence, love and self expression
Smoky Quartz– Improves creativity, enhances joy
Ruby– Reinforces confidence
Sapphire– Excellent mood elevator
Star Sapphire– Enriches communication
Tiger’s eye- Removes unwanted emotions, improves mental stability
Topaz- Enhances creativity, balances emotions
Tourmaline Black– Energizes and increases vitality
Tourmaline Blue– Improves communication
Tourmaline Pink- Sharpens insight and perception
Tourmaline watermelon– It energizes other tourmaline
Turquoise– Provide protection, build strength