Lithotherapy - The therapeutic use of gems and crystals.

Stones represent static energy as opposed to the cycle of vegetal growth. Stones represent the unchanging principle of integral life and are thus believed to restore all human faculties. The earliest communities of sorcerers and magicians, the so-called ‘magical’ men communed with the mineral world and used stones to heal a variety of illnesses. They believed that it contained a particle of divine breath and that each stone retained the heat that it received from the sun. In Celtic traditions, stones were associated with fertility. In Judo Christian traditions it also represents transmutations. Thus, lithography is an ancient way of healing with gems and crystal stones.

How do crystals and gems work?

Whether a gem or a crystal, each stone is unique and vibrates and emits its own unique radiance. Hence each stone is both a transmitter and a receiver of various vibrations. This radiance interacts with the electromagnetic waves of our body that in many ways still remains mysterious. Crystals & gems are also believed to be connected to the planets. It is said that each stone still has many secrets to reveal. But, it is vividly noted that when used, they bring strange phenomenal changes within and around us through their vibratory patterns, which contain and control the color and sound spectrum around us.

Modern medicine and the curative applications of lithotherapy.

Lithotherapy is alternative holistic healing. It is seen as a safe alternative to overprescribed pharmaceuticals, because the radiance of the mineral world is like electrotherapy or radiology, but without its potential dangers. Stones that are used externally do not carry high-risk factors. The most that might happen is slight fever or vertigo if one is in contact with a powerful stone.

Lithotherapy can also be used to mitigate harmful side effects. It can also help to heal and soothe those who suffer from the illness of psychosis.

Though lithotherapy can be used to treat many kinds of illness it cannot cure everything. Extreme serious illnesses and infections do require medical treatment.

Meditation and stones

Stones are not just a type of medicine, they can help to strengthen us mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. If one is wearing a specific stone, it can have a regenerative effect. By meditating on a specific stone, you can actively balance your inner energies.

There are a variety of gems and stones, however, we are writing about a few of these stones, their properties, and how their properties help to support, assist and soothe us as an alternative therapy to have a curative effect on our physical and subtle body.

Agate

Agate is the name of the river which means ‘that which is beautiful and good’. It is a part of the quartz group. Agate has many colors and each color is associated with unique meanings. Some of the colors of agate are blue, yellow, black, crimson, green, and colorless. Agate represents life in its most earthly and material aspects. It has proven to be very effective for people suffering from neurasthenics and depression. It is a very good stone for heart ailments and emotions.

Amber

The word ‘Amber’ comes from the Arab word ‘Ambar’, and the Greek word ‘Elektron’, which in simpler terms means ‘electricity’. Amber’s magnetic properties discharge overabundant energy. Amber is a symbol of longevity. Purity and holiness are evoked by amber. It also represents a spiritual connection. The therapeutic uses of amber include helping us to recharge our energies and strengthening ourselves. It also effectively fights against depression and anxiety. It is also a protective stone for children.

Amethyst

The Greek word ‘Ametusthos’ means ‘not intoxicated’. Amethyst represents balance and is connected to the temperance card in the tarot. It is conducive to meditation. It enhances creativity, strengthens intuition, and refines our thinking. It is a symbol of spiritual purity and helps balance relationships. Its therapeutic uses include treating psychic disturbances, stress, and nervous tension.

Aquamarine

The stone's name comes from ‘aqua’, the Latin name for ‘water.’ It is conducive for meditation and awakening our psychic abilities. It is known as a stone of prophets, shamans, healers, and mystics. It is also a stone of love. Its therapeutic uses include benefits for respiration and the lungs. It calms nervousness and anxiety.

Carnelian

It is known as a stone of ‘’dawn and twilight’. It has very positive vibrations and is a stone of appreciating the fullness of life. In therapeutic use, it is beneficial for blood and its circulation.

Citrine

Citrine gets its name from the lemon-yellow color fruits from the citrus family. It is invigorating and energizing. It is a stone to find fullness and inner peace and has the capacity to encourage us to take action. It strengthens our inner light and creativity. Its therapeutic uses include reducing nervousness and strengthening intelligence and concentration.

Coral

Coral protects us from negative influences, regulates our feelings, and purifies our thoughts. It’s a stone of purification and a stone of bringing pleasing change. In therapeutic use, it helps in fighting anorexia, and anemia, and improving blood circulation. Wearing coral brings energy, hope, and vitality.

Emerald

Emerald’s name comes from the name ‘smaragdos’ which means ‘green stone’. It is a precious stone. This remarkable stone balances the spirit with the body, and emotions with the intellect. It symbolizes growth and hope for the future. It gives strength and activates artistic creativity. In therapeutic uses, it is known as a ‘regenerative’ stone.

Garnet

The name Garnet has developed from the Sanskrit word ‘GAR’ which means ‘to transport’ or from the Latin word ‘Granum’ meaning ‘seed’, hence it is associated with the fruit pomegranate. It represents primordial fire, purification, and love. Its therapeutic use includes reducing depression and psychological nervousness. It calms sadness and emotional pain. This helps in improving arrhythmia. It also helps widows in finding a new husband.

Lapis lazuli

Lapis Lazuli is a word derived from the Arabic word ‘Azul’ meaning ‘starry night’. It protects the wearer from the evil eye. The Egyptians called it the ‘sky stone’. This stone has been used from ancient times as a talisman. Its therapeutic uses include enhancing circulation, secretion of the glands, and improving the rhythm of the heart. It is most often known as the stone that ‘puts things back in their place’. It calms agitation and enhances the virtues of patience and perseverance.

Malachite

Malachite is a stone of good luck and a stone associated with the heart chakra. It is good for women. It is a spiritual stone that helps in developing knowledge. It is also a stone of high nobility.

Opal

The word 'Opal' relates to the goddess ‘Opus’ and thus to the divine feminine and earthly power. It is a beneficent lunar stone, peaceful and prosperous. Its therapeutic uses include increasing calmness, reducing nightmares and depression. It helps us to stop brooding and directing our thoughts in the appropriate direction, and hence it is known as a stone of clarity.

Pyrite

The word Pyrite comes from the Greek word ‘Pyros’ meaning fire. It is a protective stone. It is also a stone to attract abundance and money. It is beneficial for the tiredness of the nervous system. It restructures cognitive faculties, strengthens our organizational abilities, and stimulates our memories.

Rose Quartz

Rose quartz is a stone of love, tenderness, and sensuality. It’s a magical stone. Its therapeutic uses include healing emotional wounds. It helps to elevate positivity. It is a stone of love and harmony. It is good for extreme fatigue due to frayed nerves. It represents human destiny in general. It also helps to bring well-being in relationships and strengthens our determination.

Smoky Quartz

This quartz stone symbolizes resurrection and rebirth. It possesses an invigorating power. It represents determination, maturation, and growth. Its therapeutic use includes freeing oneself from addiction. It stimulates the will to live and enhances mystical unions.

Tiger eye

Tiger eye enhances self-confidence and boldness. They bring good luck and ward off unfavorable energy. They help us to make the right decision and give us the confidence for positive action. It helps in strengthening the heart and is also good for the muscles.

Turquoise

Turquoise owes its name to Turkey. This stone represents the balance between heaven and earth. It is worn as a talisman because it is believed that this stone protects the wearer and enhances their bravery. It helps to master fear and yet keeps a person compassionate. Turquoise transforms our inner negativity into positivity. It helps maintain internal balance and channels aggressiveness into creative projects. Its therapeutic uses include bringing a certain equanimity of spirit. The strength, balance, and calmness this stone brings are very beneficial to balance the emotionalism that comes during competitions.

~As always with Love and warm light