Healing Qualities

I thought it would be neat to include a list of some of the stones and what they may or may not help with if you believe in such. It is an interesting read.

Amethyst

(February Birthstone). Translucent, purple / lavender quartz. Third eye chakra stone. Aids sleep, boosts the spirit and can help heal stomach disorder. Good for addictions and can ease arthritis, enhances intuition, headaches, blood sugar imbalance, L brain imbalances, edginess, facilitates healing, inner peace, psychic insight, stimulates third eye, aid for meditation, spiritual opening and internal

Citrine

(Novermber Birthstone) Clear yellow/orange. Use for mental and emotional clarity, memory improvement, stronger, power, optimism and confidence and wealth bringer. Healing stone for digestion, stomach, food disorders, allergies, detoxification, heart, kidney, liver & muscle, appendicitis, gangrene, red & white corpuscles, digestive tract, cleanses vibrations in the atmosphere, creativity, helps personal clarity, bring out problems in the solar plexus & the heart and eliminates self-destructive tendencies. And also Reduces anxiety, fear and depression. Electro magnetic wonder stone. May fade in the sun.

Copper

Excellent energy conductor! Sends and amplifies thoughts. Worn next to the skin it soothes arthritis and rheumatism problems.

Garnet

(January Birthstone). It is a deep rich wine red in colour though there is also green. Garnet is recommended for those of us who need to improve our self confidence and increase our courage. It also assists in past life recall and attracts love. - Rhodolite: Capillaries, skin elasticity and protection from pre-cancerous conditions. - Spessartine: Bad dreams, depression, anger, self esteem, hemorrhages, hormone imbalances, inflammations and sexual

Hematite

Silver-gray metallic is an iron ore which is iron sixide usaually Fe02. It is one of the most grounding of all stones; it reduces stress and combats insomnia. It is said to help increase courage, concentrate energy and strengthen the heart.

Jade

Solid to translucent. Jade may come in a variety of colours, green, blue, black, violet, white, yellow and a reddish and brownish variety. Each with its own slightly different use. Green: Health, wealth, longevity stone. Ancient Chinese used it also for courage, wisdom, justice, mercy, emotional balance, stamina, love, fidelity, humility, generosity, peace, harmony, lungs, heart, thymus, immune, kidney and blood detoxification and the nervous system. It is a very popular gemstone projecting universal love, health, wealth and long life. Jadeite is the best grade

Jasper

Chalcedony quartz. Yellow is for stomach, intestines, liver, and spleen areas. The light colours are best for healing. Green: respiratory, heart charka, general tissue regeneration, mineral assimilation and general healing. Darker colours are more grounding can be used for protection. - Picture jasper is excellent aid for successful business. - Dalmatian jasper aids memory retention and development of psychic ability. - Fancy jasper use for depression or if something is bothering you.

Moonstone

(June Birthstone). Feldspar (contains aluminum). Translucent with white, pink, yellow, blue and soft sheen. Soothes stress, anxiety, women's hormones / menstrual imbalance, and lymph. Enhances intuitive sensitivity via feelings and less overwhelmed by personal feelings. Greater flexibility and flow with life. Connects 2nd and 6th chakra and pineal for emotional balance, gracefulness. Helps all be more comfortable with our gentler femine/yin receiving side. Especially for water signs.

Mother of Pearl

Beads/decor made of glossy pearly inside of pearl oyster shell. (Isn't a stone) Carries the gentle, peaceful healing energy of the sea. Relaxes, soothes emotions, sensitivity, stress.

Onyx

(July Birthstone) Balances and grounds. Good stone for protection. Absorbs and flattens emotional intensity. Androgynous. Can't retain healing energy very long. - Black Onyx: Root chakra. Grounding. - Green Onyx: Heart chakra. - Yellow Onyx: 3rd Seriousness, logic. - Blue Onyx: 5th chakra.

Rose Quartz

Translucent to clear pink. Love, beauty, peacefulness, forgiving, lovingness, self-love, emotional balance, soft, gently soothes and warms heart center. Emotional healing, loss, stress, hurt, fear, low confidence, resentment and anger. Slowly eases childhood traumas / neglect / lack of love, low self-esteem

Turquoise

(December Birthstone) Light blue/blue-green. A good general healer for all illnesses and excellent conductor (high copper). This gentle, cool, soothing stone is a Native American classic. It opens the throat chakra, for open communication, creativity, serenity, spiritual bonding, upliftment; Opens the heart chakra for giving / receiving. Symbolizes our source (spirit / sky) and spiritual love for healing, help. On brow: Psychic connection to Great Spirit. Strengthens and aligns all meridians, chakras, and energy fields. Like amethyst, it protects and detoxes from alcohol, poison, pollution, x-ray / sun radiation. Ancient absorber of "negativity"; protection from "evil eye." Brings wisdom. Helps anorexia, headache, fear, etc. Throat, lungs, asthma, infections, teeth, TMJ, hearing, high blood pressure, creativity block, depression. Dull, paler and weaker. Works well with Chrysocolla, best with Silver. Used for healing on every continent! Androgynous, balances yin / yang. Fades in sunlight, sweat, oil, and dishwater...Avoid bleach /chlorine!