HEALING ATTRIBUTES OF GEMSTONES

Abalone (Paua shell)
Encourages emotional expression and thereby can assist emotional healing. Promotes co-operation and calmness. Strengthens immune function and muscle tissue and may be used to treat joint disorders

Agate
Agate occurs in a number of colours and is often dye-enhanced. The following properties apply to all agate, whilst the types listed below are those possessing specific properties of their own: Good overall healing stone. Promotes strength and balance and stabilises the aura

Agate, blue lace
Nurturing and supportive, promotes inner peace. Neutralises anger and counteracts repression of feelings. Associated with the throat and is useful in the treatment of neck and shoulder problems

Agate, blue
Often dye-enhanced. Calming, stabilising. Promotes inner peace. Aids digestion and is used in the treatment of skin disorders

Agate, Botswanan
Associated with the brain. Helps relieve depression. Aids in assimilation of oxygen and is said to aid people wishing to give up smoking

Agate, green moss
Associated with nature, helps reduce sensitivity to environmental pollutants. A stone of new beginnings, it is said to help release blockages and reduce fear. It has anti-inflammatory properties and is used in the treatment of long term illness and to assist during childbirth

Agate, green
Aids in decision making and enhances mental flexibility

Agate, pink
Often dye-enhanced. Associated with the heart, promotes parental love

Agate, purple
Dye enhanced, no additional therapeutic properties

Amazonite
Filtering stone. Absorbs microwaves and electromagnetic pollution and calms the nervous system. Assists in the treatment of calcium-related conditions including tooth decay, calcium deficiency and osteoporosis by balancing underlying metabolic imbalance. Useful as protection against mobile phone radiation

Amber
Not strictly a gemstone but fossilised resin Powerful cleanser, absorbing negative energies and promoting a positive mental state. Imbues a sunny disposition. Promotes vitality and can help counteract depressive tendencies. A natural antibiotic, it absorbs pain and promotes vitality

Amethyst and chevron amethyst
Powerful cleanser and healer. Associated with the mind, amethyst enhances spiritual awareness and alleviates sadness. Helps focus the mind and aids in decision making. Chevron amethyst in particular enhances intuition. Cleanses the blood, eases headaches and promotes restful sleep

Aragonite
A stabilising stone which helps combat physical and emotional unrest and restores balance. Encourages patience and pragmatism. Associated with the extremities, it can be used for chills and in the treatment of Reynaud’s disease

Aventurine
Promotes decisiveness and perseverance and reinforces leadership qualities. Calms anger and irritation and aids emotional recovery. Protects against environmental pollution. Relieves migraine and is useful for balancing blood pressure and in lowering cholesterol as well as the treatment of allergies. Green aventurine helps alleviate nausea

Bloodstone
A powerful revitaliser, bloodstone imbues courage, stimulates dreams and relieves mental exhaustion. Supports the blood system and aids circulation. Can be helpful in the treatment of leukaemia and was used by the Egyptians to reduce tumours

Butter jade/butterstone
Otherwise known as African jade, though not true jade

Helps balance female & male energies within the self and in relationship. Can be used to treat kidney disorders, and in the healing of the physical heart

Carnelian
Promotes courage and dispels apathy. Sharpens concentration and perception and connects with one’s inner self. Stimulates creativity. Used to treat arthritis, rheumatism and neuralgia and can help overcome frigidity and impotence

Citrine
Associated with wealth and with the sun, citrine is a powerful energiser and revitaliser. Imparts self confidence, attracts success and happiness and is helpful in resolving discord. Fortifies the nerves. Helps balance the hormones and alleviate menstrual and menopausal symptoms. Beneficial in the treatment of chronic fatigue syndrome and degenerative diseases

Fluorite (generic)
Helps overcome disorder and chaos and focuses the mind., improving co-ordination, both physical and mental. Boost intuitive powers and is useful for increasing self-confidence and as a learning aid. Beneficial in the treatment of colds and viruses and for the relief of arthritic and rheumatic pain as well as increasing sexual libido

Green fluorite
Absorbs negative energies and alleviates emotional trauma. Relieves stomach disorders

Garnet
Powerful energiser and regenerator, inspiring love and devotion. Activates the survival instinct, and was traditionally carried as a protective talisman. Stimulates the metabolism as well as being used to treat spinal and cellular disorders

Goldstone
Not a true gemstone but manufactured from glass flecked with copper. Attributed with some of the properties of natural glass (such as obsidian). Believed to be gently uplifting and helpful in reducing stomach tension

Haematite
Heightens personal magnetism, imparts courage and self esteem and enhances willpower. Stimulates concentration and is useful in the study of technical subjects. Cleanses the blood, stimulates the absorption of iron and is useful for the treatment of anaemia

Howlite
Often dyed, particularly as a turquoise substitute. Controls anger and induces patience as well as absorbing anger directed toward you. Helps still an overactive mind in preparation for sleep or meditation. Blue howlite is particularly useful in aiding dream recall. Relieves insomnia and balances calcium levels

Jade
Symbolises purity and serenity, attracts good luck and promotes self sufficiency. Helps release negative thoughts and awakens inner knowledge. Associated with the kidneys, and used for detoxifying. Assists fertility and childbirth

Jade, new (serpentine)
Not true jade, but the name given to polished green serpentine. Promotes compassion and forgiveness and induces tranquillity. Relieves muscle aches and menstrual pain

Jasper (all types)
Nurturing stone. Helpful in times of stress, it absorbs negative energy and imparts determination. Imparts courage and determination, stimulates the imagination and assists in putting ideas into action. Said to prolong sexual pleasure. Associated with the digestive and circulatory systems, and the sexual organs

Jasper, brecciated
Red jasper veined with haematite. In addition the properties of red jasper, brecciated jasper promotes emotional stability and helps keep your feet on the ground. Promotes mental clarity

Jasper, dalmatian
Helps prevent over-analysis. A good pick-me-up. Promotes tissue regeneration

Jasper, red
Provides insight into difficult situations. Assists dream recall. Beneficial in the treatment of liver and bile duct blockages

Jasper, picture (variety of brown jasper)
Associated with the earth, promotes stability and balance. Said to contain a message from the past within its pictures. Releases repression, alleviates fear and delivers comfort. A good detoxifier, in particular for the kidneys

Jasper, leopard
Helps activate healing powers, in particular self-healing. Eliminates toxins and reduces body odour

Jasper, yellow
Channels positive energy and protects during both spiritual and physical journeys. Supports the endocrine system and eases digestive problems

Labradorite
A mystical stone which enhances the imagination and stimulates intuition. Assists in understanding communication from one’s subconscious and clears psychic debris. Banished insecurities and is supportive during times of change. Regulates metabolism and relieves stress. Used to treat colds, rheumatism and menstrual tension as well as lowering the blood pressure

Lapis Lazuli
Associated with honesty and compassion, this protective stone relieves stress and delivers deep peace. Said to block psychic attack. Corrects imbalances on the physical, psychological and spiritual levels and promotes self-awareness. Strengthens relationships and facilitates expression of emotions. Eases pain, relieves insomnia and purifies the blood. Alleviates depression, migraine and vertigo

Magnesite
Exposes self-deception and helps one recognise unconscious thoughts. Imbues a positive attitude and helps combat intolerance. Used as a muscle relaxant to treat stomach and menstrual cramps. Helps relieve migraine and slows blood clotting. Disperses cholesterol

Malachite
A powerful stone which amplifies both positive and negative energies and absorbs electromagnetic pollution as well as guarding against all forms of radiation. Enhances intuition and assists during times of change. Releases inhibitions and alleviates shyness. Associated with the female sexual organs it is particularly useful during menstruation and in facilitating childbirth but this versatile healing stone is also used to treat many disorders including asthma, arthritis, epilepsy and tumours

Mookaite (Australian jasper)
Promotes versatility and induces deep calm. Encourages a desire for new experiences, highlighting the possibilities and facilitating making the right choices. Strengthens the immune system

Moonstone
Often referred to as the stone of femininity. Believed to help reduce PMT and to lessen the problems associated with the menopause. Associated with the reproductive system and fertility, it is a useful stone to carry during pregnancy. Can assist in stabilising the emotions and enhancing intuition. Helps balance the hormonal cycle as well as aiding digestion by promoting the elimination of toxins and the assimilation of nutrients

Mother of Pearl
Associated with prosperity. A stone of protection, particularly of children, it is believed to reverse negative energies and was traditionally used to cleanse and purify environments. Useful in the treatment of hypertension and said to improve vision

Obsidian (generic properties)
Powerful, fast working stone which enhances truth and exposes weakness. Protects against negative energies and stimulates growth. Valuable as an aid to diagnosis of illness and in reducing arthritic pain

Obsidian, snowflake
Calming, soothing. Balances mind, body and spirit. Relieves tension and helps release stressful thought patterns. Improves circulation and is used in the treatment of vein and skeletal disorders

Onyx (all)
Imparts personal strength, stamina and self-confidence. Assists one in taking control of one’s destiny and promotes wise decision making. Alleviates worries. Often used in psychometry, onyx is said to hold physical memories of the wearer and can be helpful in healing old injuries. Beneficial for bones and blood disorders

Opal
Associated with love, passion and the arts. Stimulates creativity and assists one in realising one’s potential. Intensifies emotions and enhances self-worth. Imparts loyalty and faithfulness. Beneficial in the treatment of Parkinsons disease, infections and to alleviate PMS. Strengthens the memory and fortifies the will to live

Paua Shell (see Abalone)

Peridot
Believed to protect against evil spirits. Purifying on a physical and mental level, peridot helps you let go of the past and focus on your spiritual destiny. Overcomes lethargy and improves difficult relationships. Useful as a tonic and to heal and regenerate tissue

Quartz (generic properties)
The most powerful of all healing crystals, signifying balance and purity. Absorbs, amplifies and releases energy. Generates electromagnetism and disperses static electricity. Enhances psychic abilities and memory and aids concentration. Stimulates the immune system and can be used to treat any condition

Rose quartz
A powerful emotional healer, rose quartz attracts love and peace by opening and purifying the heart. Reassures and assists in times of crisis and strengthens sensitivity. Strengthens the heart and circulation in general. Used to treat chest and lung disorders and believed to assist fertility

Snow quartz
Protects against being put upon and becoming a martyr to yourself by allowing one to let go of overpowering responsibilities. Encourages tact and diplomacy. A gentle all round healer

Rhodocrosite
Associated with selfless love. Assists in affairs of the heart, helping to deal with painful emotions and dispelling denial by identifying the underlying reasons. Promotes the expression of emotion and helps lift depression. Alleviates respiratory problems by filtering out irritants, regulates and purifies the blood system and invigorates the sexual organs. Relieves migraine

Rhodonite
Heals emotional wounds and assists in achieving one’s potential. Dispels resentment and promotes forgiveness and reconciliation. Assists in the healing of physical wounds and reduces scarring. Applications include the treatment autoimmune diseases and stomach ulcers. Beneficial for the hearing

Rhyolite
Imbues resolve and perseverance. It assists in clarifying communication and is useful in times of confrontation. Helps cleanse the liver and aids regeneration

Sodalite
Stimulates rational thought and eliminates confusion. Imbues trust and solidarity and enhances spiritual perception and self esteem. Encourages the release of old ideas so as to open the mind to new insights. Associated with the throat and vocal tract. Lowers blood pressure, reduces temperature and balances the metabolism

Sunstone
Associated with good fortune and abundance, this uplifting stone can help alleviate depression and promote vitality. It facilitates optimism and enthusiasm and can be helpful in treating Seasonal Affective Disorder. Is said to be beneficial in the treatment of stomach ulcers and chronic sore throats as well as spinal problems

Tigers eye (generic properties)
Protects against ill wishing, traditionally carried as a talisman. Promotes coherence, enhances creativity and assist in achieving one’s goals. Helps boost self worth and alleviates depression. Associated with the eyes and is said to aid night vision. Also beneficial for the throat and reproductive organs

Tigers eye, blue
Helps reduce anxiety and stress. Slows the metabolism and regulates an overactive sex drive

Tigers eye, gold
Helps dispel complacency and guards against letting the heart rule the head

Tigers eye, red
Stimulates and motivates. Speeds the metabolism and boosts a low libido

Turquoise
A protective stone, traditionally carried as a talisman. Releases inhibitions and improves communication on both spiritual and physical levels. Unites male and female energies and stabilises mood swings, promoting inner peace. Alleviates exhaustion and supports the immune system. Uses include the treatment of rheumatic conditions and viral infections

Turquoise, stabilised
Turquoise is porous by nature and prone to absorb pollutants, including oils from the skin. Stabilised turquoise is treated to reduce porosity

Unakite
Promotes insight and helps reveal and dissipate the root causes of spiritual, psychic and psychological blockages. Use to protect against electromagnetic pollution. Associated with the reproductive system, unakite assists in healthy pregnancy. Stimulates the growth of tissue and is beneficial during convalescence