There are many different belief systems that incorporate the use of varying kinds of crystals in alternative medical treatments. The crystals are used to combat different symptoms or illnesses by adding their energy to your body or withdrawing the negative energy causing the symptom, depending upon the properties of the crystal. Very often these healing crystals need to be placed at certain points on the body in order to achieve maximum relief from symptoms.
Energies of Crystal
Each type of crystal is believed to have its own unique metaphysical properties or energy. Depending upon what your illness is or symptoms are is what type of crystal you use to heal it. Crystals are not only gemstones, but can be different types of rocks, including quartz and even marble. One common use of a crystal for healing is the use of hematite to cure and prevent headaches. In order to facilitate this, many people wear jewelry made out of the stone including rings, necklaces and bracelets, as it is believed that the maximum benefit can be gained from wearing the stone near certain pressure points in the body. Blood stone is another crystal that is commonly used. It is believed that by placing a blood stone over a pressure point, one can cleanse their blood of disease or impurities. There are many guides available online that detail the use of each type of crystal (see References).
Pressure Points
The most common use of a healing crystal is to place the crystal on a pressure point. Pressure points occur all over the body. To use a crystal with the most effectiveness, place the crystal over the pressure point closest to where your ailment is (see image of basic pressure points). This allows the energies of the crystal to enter your body closest to the place where those healing energies are most needed.
Where to Find Crystals
Crystals that can be used for healing are available through a number of different sources and are usually relatively inexpensive. The easiest way to locate the crystal you want is through the Internet. There are many alternative medicine sites as well as new age stores that carry a large supply of different crystals in stock. Some of these crystals can also be located at your local new age supply store, jewelry/bead store or even a nature store in the mall. As many retailers have their smaller crystals in a large bin, it is important that you understand specifically what type of stone you are looking for before you embark on a shopping expedition, as the crystals are rarely clearly labeled.
Wearing Crystal Jewelry
There's a good chance your favorite piece of jewelry likely has healing properties that you are unaware of. Gemstones are included in the list of crystals that afford their owners healing energies. If a stone is used in a type of jewelry, it may be easier for you to gain lasting health benefits from that stone as you are able to wear it for a prolonged period of time. The key to gaining benefits from crystals is not only understanding which benefits your crystal can offer, but also wearing or holding the crystal that you are using against your skin. In order to gain health benefits from crystals, they must be directly touching you.
Specific Crystals and What They Can Heal
A list of common stones and their healing properties:
1. Carnelian - Releases negative energy and helps to cure irritability
2. Blood stone - Removes impurities from the blood
3. Hematite - Removes pain and prevents headaches
4. Malachite - Absorbs pollution; effective for women when used to combat pain caused by menstrual cramps and pregnancy
5. Moonstone - Assists the body in absorbing vitamins and minerals
6. Petalite - Heals stress, anxiety, and depression
7. Clear quartz - Amplifies healing properties of other stones and is used to heal any condition
8. Rose quartz - Used for healing of any condition concerning the heart or lungs
9. Blue sapphire - Used for clearing eye disorders and curing insomnia
10. Turquoise - Cures stage fright and gives strength
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