Gemstone Therapy

Disclaimer: This information is in no way intended to be a substitute for modern medical care. Do not self-treat any medical complaint without the guidance of a licensed health care provider.

Gemstone therapy is based on the theory that gems possess a specific healing energy. When a gem comes into contact with the body, the stone is believed to release and transfer this energy, improving health and well-being.
Like many self-healing techniques, gems have been an integral element of human history - as talismans, jewels, artwork or remedies. Believing that gems' magical properties extended into the afterlife, the ancient Egyptians buried gemstones with the deceased. According to current use, certain stones direct their energies toward physical or emotional states; others affect specific organs through contact with the body's related energy centers, called chakras. All of these stones work best when accompanied by a firm desire to improve your health.

Hand Stones
Round, smoothly polished gemstones that nestle comfortably in the palm of the hand are said to "flatter" the hand, Playing gently with the stones has a calming, balancing, relaxing effect. It is also thought that these hand stones transfer their energies through the hand's sensory receptors to the body, and charge it with vital healing energy.

The Treatment
For maximum benefit from the ancient powers of gemstones, lie down, relax and place the gemstones on your body; it is usually suggested to place them over the major energy centers. Leave the stones on for 20-40 minutes to benefit from their healing powers.

How gemstones work
Gemstones are thought to possess an energetic power that stimulates energy center and allows life energy to flow. Often, physical or emotional stress can block or freeze this energy, leading to illness. It is believed that very specific vibrations of gemstones can unblock this negative energy.

The popular quartz
Quartz, one of the most common minerals, is also the most familiar and most popular stone used in gemstone therapy. Whether carried or placed on the crown chakra, quartz is thought to elevate thoughts and to alleviate emotional extremes. Quartz can be white (mild quartz) or colorless (rock crystal). Rock crystal is thought to be the most important therapeutic stone. It can soothe envy and resentment and prevent such maladies as weak kidneys, cardiac pain and stomachaches.

Healing Properties of Gems

Agate (blue, gray, beige): Said to positively influence self-confidence and promote healthy bladder function.
Amethyst (purple): Considered a protective stone for bad habits; said to unlock blocked energy.
Rock crystal (transparent): Said to protect from negative influences and to help treat certain metabolic disorders and kidney trouble.
Amber (yellow to brown resin): Believed to harmonize the function of the kidneys and bladder.
Diamonds (all colors): thought to protect "negative" energy fields and to cleanse the blood.
Jade (green to black): Thought to bring composure, peacefulness and wisdom; helps combat symptoms of colds.
Black Onyx: Said to change bad habits

Gemstone Meditation
In gemstone meditation, stones of specific colors are linked to the main energy centers, or chakras. A stone of a specific color is placed on a specific chakra to stimulate energy flow in the part of the body that given chakra influences. The best time for meditation is in the morning, when you have the proper outlook for the day ahead. Lie down and place gemstones; breathe deeply in and out a few times. Play some quiet music that will last about 30 min. This exercise, carried out over a period of several weeks, should bring back lost energy. Afterward, you will feel more vital, more capable and better able to withstand stress. You can buy various gemstones in mineral-specialty or nature-associated stores.

Milky Quartz: Place directly between your eyebrows.
Amethyst: Place in the center of your forehead (above eyebrow line).
Blue Quartz: Place on the middle of your neck.
Emerald or Green Tourmaline: Place in the center of your chest.
Topaz or Citrine Quartz: Place on the navel.
Ruby or Rose Quartz: Place on the center of the pubic bone.

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Sources:
All information provided in this article is the result of research using (but not limited to) the following books and guides: Herbs for Health and Healing, Rodale; Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs, Scott Cunningham; Magical Herbalism, Scott Cunningham; The Complete Guide to Natural Healing, International Masters Publishers; Earthway, Mary Summer Rain; Teach Yourself Herbs, Susie White; Natural Beauty from the Garden, Janice Cox; Nature's Prescriptions, Editors of FC&A Medical Publishing, and The People's Pharmacy Guide to Home and Herbal Remedies, Joe Graedon and Theresa Graedon, Ph.D