Hippocrates, the father of medicine, separated medicine from magic. However, since ancient times learned and rich section of people are using precious Gems and stones to heal, medicinal and astrological purpose. It is considered very helpful especially in case of any health problem that is troubling the native inherently. Only the precautionary things that need to be considered while wearing these appropriate Gems or stones are the auspicious day and the suitable time. In Indian astrology these Gems and stones are known as Heera (Diamond), Manik (Ruby), PukhRaj (Yellow Sapphire), Panna (Emerald), Moonga (Red Coral), Neelam (Blue Sapphire), Moti (Pearl) and so on…..
Here enlisted are few of these precious Gems and stones with their health benefits and medicinal properties.
Garnet: Derived from the Greek word "Granatum" which means pomegranate seeds, it's a Symbol of consistency, perseverance and good health. Many energy healers say that it supports the basic Chakra. Garnet helps its wearer to prevent stress, depression and hearing difficulties. Garnet protects against poisoning and holds blood purification properties, an excellent cleanser.
Amethyst: Originated from the Greek word "A-amethysts" which means "not drunk", Symbol of sincerity, security, peace of mind. Energy healers use Amethysts for the crown Chakra. Amethyst prevents intoxication, improves skin and prevents baldness, increase intellectuality and spirituality, strengthens the blood circulatory and immune systems, Supports the health of nervous system and resolve the stomach.
Aquamarine: Derived from its Latin name "water and sea", symbol of Happiness and understanding, beauty, honesty, and loyalty. Sailors covet this stone; because they believe it protect them while they are at sea, perhaps because of its color. Aquamarine helps in reducing edema, sluggish circulation, or water retention. It is said to ease depression and grief, dumps fear and boost sense of confidence. Energy healers use it while meditating.
Diamond: Received its name from the Greek word "Adamas" which means unconquerable. Diamond is also known as "King Gem", an ultimate gemstone, one of the most powerful stones when combined with others, symbol of innocence, eternal love, purity, strength and faith. Diamond is an emblem of courage and invincibility. Diamonds are used to improve personal clarity and vision. It is attributed to be a noteworthy antidote for poison.
Emerald: Dedicated to Venus, the God of beauty, formed from two words - the French word "Esmeraude" and the Greek word "Smaragdos" which means green gemstone it gets its stunning green color from traces of chromium in the crystal matrix which calm down the nervous system and improves the capacity to take decisions. It is a symbol of Love, success, goodness and fidelity. It is also considered as a healing stone for relationships, for the heart, and for health. Energy healers often associate Emerald with the heart Chakra. Emerald has astonishing healing powers for eye sight. It adds in memory and reduces chronic fatigue or low energy, and spine aches, helps insomnia, aids neurological diseases, eases child birth.
Pearl: Known as the "Queen Gem". Pearls are formed in shellfish as a reactant to an irritant such as a piece of sand, symbol of beauty, love, success and happiness. It is an emblem of modesty, chastity and purity.Because of its protective properties Pearls promotes health and longevity an ideal gemstone for young children.
Ruby: Symbolizes the Sun, received its name from Latin word "Ruber" which means red. Ruby is actually a Red Sapphire., symbol of everlasting love, represents contentment, Success, devotion, protection and integrity, is said to be open's heart to love. Rubies are thought to ward off misfortunes and ill health. It improves the concentration of mind and gives lustrous skin.
Peridot: Derived from the Greek word "giving plenty". Ancient Romans were fond of the stone and called it the "Evening Emerald". Peridot is also known as Chrysolith. Peridot is a beautiful olive green or transparent lime stone. It is created during volcanic action. Its green color is due to iron, symbol of fame, dignity and protection. Peridot is used to help dreams becomes a reality. Peridot can ward off nightmares, somnambulism, night terrors and evil. It ensures good luck, peace, success and also adds happiness.
Sapphire: Received its name from Greek word "sapphires" and the Hebrew word "sapir" which means blue, symbol of truth, sincerity and consistency. It represents clear thinking, joy, faith, foresight and faith. Used in mental clarity, it helps in case of dysfunction in vision or hearing, mental fog or confusion, difficulty in focusing. Sapphire is known as wisdom stone.
Opal: Received its name from Latin word "upala" means precious stone and the Greek word "opallios" for color change. Legend has it, that the Opal was born as the Creator came down to earth on a rainbow. When his feet touched the ground, the stones became alive and sparkled with all the colors of the rainbow. Opal promotes healing and positive emotions. It is used especially to increase mental over reactive capacities, such as creative imagination.
Citrine: Got his name from the French word for lemon, symbols of youth, hope, health and fidelity. Citrine helps the heart, kidneys and digestive tract. It unwinds tension and increases flexibility in the cells, organs, and body as a whole, thereby encouraging body to relax. It adds to courage and make cheerful.
Turquoise: Derived from either the French word "Pierre Turquoise" which means "Turkish Stone" or the Persian word "Fiouze" which literally means the color turquoise, symbolises good luck with fortune and happiness, promotes spiritual clarity and enhances wisdom. Believe to provide its wearer with wisdom, honour and riches, beneficial for respiratory and immune systems.
Though with the advancement in the field of medicine and health sciences, the medical professionals are not convinced with the healing properties of these stones and don't encourage to believe in so. Calling it merely a 'myth' associated with 'mysteries' of past, but people who are benefitted from these precious crystals and stones strongly favors the 'magic' of Gemology. Expert says it's a matter of faith and strong belief, believed to be an effectual way of intensifying the benefits of favorable planet in the birth chart of a person.
Here enlisted are few of these precious Gems and stones with their health benefits and medicinal properties.
Garnet: Derived from the Greek word "Granatum" which means pomegranate seeds, it's a Symbol of consistency, perseverance and good health. Many energy healers say that it supports the basic Chakra. Garnet helps its wearer to prevent stress, depression and hearing difficulties. Garnet protects against poisoning and holds blood purification properties, an excellent cleanser.
Amethyst: Originated from the Greek word "A-amethysts" which means "not drunk", Symbol of sincerity, security, peace of mind. Energy healers use Amethysts for the crown Chakra. Amethyst prevents intoxication, improves skin and prevents baldness, increase intellectuality and spirituality, strengthens the blood circulatory and immune systems, Supports the health of nervous system and resolve the stomach.
Aquamarine: Derived from its Latin name "water and sea", symbol of Happiness and understanding, beauty, honesty, and loyalty. Sailors covet this stone; because they believe it protect them while they are at sea, perhaps because of its color. Aquamarine helps in reducing edema, sluggish circulation, or water retention. It is said to ease depression and grief, dumps fear and boost sense of confidence. Energy healers use it while meditating.
Diamond: Received its name from the Greek word "Adamas" which means unconquerable. Diamond is also known as "King Gem", an ultimate gemstone, one of the most powerful stones when combined with others, symbol of innocence, eternal love, purity, strength and faith. Diamond is an emblem of courage and invincibility. Diamonds are used to improve personal clarity and vision. It is attributed to be a noteworthy antidote for poison.
Emerald: Dedicated to Venus, the God of beauty, formed from two words - the French word "Esmeraude" and the Greek word "Smaragdos" which means green gemstone it gets its stunning green color from traces of chromium in the crystal matrix which calm down the nervous system and improves the capacity to take decisions. It is a symbol of Love, success, goodness and fidelity. It is also considered as a healing stone for relationships, for the heart, and for health. Energy healers often associate Emerald with the heart Chakra. Emerald has astonishing healing powers for eye sight. It adds in memory and reduces chronic fatigue or low energy, and spine aches, helps insomnia, aids neurological diseases, eases child birth.
Pearl: Known as the "Queen Gem". Pearls are formed in shellfish as a reactant to an irritant such as a piece of sand, symbol of beauty, love, success and happiness. It is an emblem of modesty, chastity and purity.Because of its protective properties Pearls promotes health and longevity an ideal gemstone for young children.
Ruby: Symbolizes the Sun, received its name from Latin word "Ruber" which means red. Ruby is actually a Red Sapphire., symbol of everlasting love, represents contentment, Success, devotion, protection and integrity, is said to be open's heart to love. Rubies are thought to ward off misfortunes and ill health. It improves the concentration of mind and gives lustrous skin.
Peridot: Derived from the Greek word "giving plenty". Ancient Romans were fond of the stone and called it the "Evening Emerald". Peridot is also known as Chrysolith. Peridot is a beautiful olive green or transparent lime stone. It is created during volcanic action. Its green color is due to iron, symbol of fame, dignity and protection. Peridot is used to help dreams becomes a reality. Peridot can ward off nightmares, somnambulism, night terrors and evil. It ensures good luck, peace, success and also adds happiness.
Sapphire: Received its name from Greek word "sapphires" and the Hebrew word "sapir" which means blue, symbol of truth, sincerity and consistency. It represents clear thinking, joy, faith, foresight and faith. Used in mental clarity, it helps in case of dysfunction in vision or hearing, mental fog or confusion, difficulty in focusing. Sapphire is known as wisdom stone.
Opal: Received its name from Latin word "upala" means precious stone and the Greek word "opallios" for color change. Legend has it, that the Opal was born as the Creator came down to earth on a rainbow. When his feet touched the ground, the stones became alive and sparkled with all the colors of the rainbow. Opal promotes healing and positive emotions. It is used especially to increase mental over reactive capacities, such as creative imagination.
Citrine: Got his name from the French word for lemon, symbols of youth, hope, health and fidelity. Citrine helps the heart, kidneys and digestive tract. It unwinds tension and increases flexibility in the cells, organs, and body as a whole, thereby encouraging body to relax. It adds to courage and make cheerful.
Turquoise: Derived from either the French word "Pierre Turquoise" which means "Turkish Stone" or the Persian word "Fiouze" which literally means the color turquoise, symbolises good luck with fortune and happiness, promotes spiritual clarity and enhances wisdom. Believe to provide its wearer with wisdom, honour and riches, beneficial for respiratory and immune systems.
Though with the advancement in the field of medicine and health sciences, the medical professionals are not convinced with the healing properties of these stones and don't encourage to believe in so. Calling it merely a 'myth' associated with 'mysteries' of past, but people who are benefitted from these precious crystals and stones strongly favors the 'magic' of Gemology. Expert says it's a matter of faith and strong belief, believed to be an effectual way of intensifying the benefits of favorable planet in the birth chart of a person.
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