Healing Stones & Gems

Gemstones, both precious and semiprecious, have been used for centuries to heal people spiritually, physically and emotionally. Each type of stone and gem has its own special healing abilities.

Amethyst

Amethyst is a beautiful purple-hued stone that is often used to help insomniacs, and is known as a "dream stone." Amethyst is also used for headache relief, as a meditation aid and to protect against witchcraft, fear and guilt.

Emerald

Emerald is a green stone that is also known as a "birth stone" in addition to having healing capabilities. Emerald is used as a tranquilizer, to provide hope and to encourage fidelity.

Aquamarine

Aquamarine is a stone that ranges in hue from pale aqua to blue-green, and is mainly used for spiritual healing and meditation. It is known for providing calm, serenity and peace.

Citrine

Citrine is a golden-hued quartz stone that can be used by merchants and businesspersons to increase prosperity. Citrine is also used to combat negative energy, increase self-esteem and provide clarity of thought.

Amber

Amber is a stone that is typically yellowish in color, but can also be black, white, violet or red-orange. This stone is used to soothe teething babies, to alleviate headaches and arthritis pain, for heart problems and kidney ailments.

Ametrine

Ametrine is a stone that results when citrine and amethyst grow in the same quartz crystal. Ametrine is known for healing depression, as well as providing tranquility and inner peace.

References

• Healing Gemstones