Crystals and gemstones have been used for centuries in healing both the physical body and the spiritual self. As far back as the fourth millennium before Christ, mention of using gems in healing has been found in Sumerian writings and Vedic texts
Crystals and gemstones have been used for centuries in healing both the physical body and the spiritual self. As far back as the fourth millennium before Christ, mention of using gems in healing has been found in Sumerian writings and Vedic texts from India. Gems where placed on the body to either add or draw off energy, and were often ground up and added to paste or to drinks as medicine.
The idea behind using crystals and gems in healing is that the stones, being from the earth, have a natural energy that can be healing to humans and that we can “program” them with our positive intentions for healing before placing them on the client. Most people who work with crystals and gems will “clean” them before using them for healing, or release the negative energy from other people or uses. This cleaning is done by placing them under running water, burying them in the earth, or placing them in the sunlight or moonlight.
Many crystal and gem users associate certain stones with the different chakras and place the associated stones on or near each chakra to affect healing.
For example, the following stones may be used on these 7 chakras:
- Crown Chakra – The color is purple and amethyst. Diamond or clear quartz work well for the crown chakra.
- Brow Chakra – The color is indigo. Lapis lazuli or sodalite works well here.
- Throat Chakra – The color is blue (light blue). Turquoise, aquamarine or blue lace 