Gem Therapy
It is believed that the human aura consists of nine colours, namely: violet, indigo, blue, green, yellow, orange, re, infra red and ultra violet. Any deficiency or excess of these colours upsets the body's energy balance leading to illness. Gemstones heal by restoring the balance to the original composition of the nine colours.
Gemstones transmit a specific wavelength to the body, which converts these rays into a chemical form that the body can utilize to improve its functioning both on a physical and an emotional level.
Gem therapy is not a new-fangled notion. There is evidence to show that the healing properties of Gemstones were recognized as far back as the Greek and Egyptian civilizations and in the Vedic period in India. Archaeologists have found evidence of systematic mining for Gemstones in Egypt over 7000 years ago as well as in the Oxus Valley in Afghanistan.
It is believed that Gemstones react differently with different people. If Gemstones are incorrectly used, there is a danger that they might have a detrimental effect.
A high quality gemstone is placed in a solution of diluted alcohol and stored in the dark for about a week. As a result, the vibratory force of the gem permeates the alcohol, which can be used as a medicine. Another process involves placing the gemstone in a glass jar filled with water in the sunlight. The rays of the sun help the water to acquire the vibratory force of the gemstone and thus the water has medicinal value.
It is imperative that the gems used in therapy be of natural origin. Synthetic gems or natural gems that have been heated or irradiated in a laboratory to improve the colour or the clarity of the stone lose their inherent energies and are useless from a therapeutic point of view. Hence, when looking for a gemstone for therapeutic purposes, one needs to approach a qualified gemologist.
Some Gemstones and their healing properties
- Amber Helps to lift heavy emotional burdens to allow happiness into one's life.
- Amethyst Provides spiritual upliftment.
- Aquamarine Reminds one of an ocean of love and mercy and consequently makes it easier to handle difficult situations in life.
- Coral Strengthens one's emotional foundation.
- Diamond Increases personal clarity.
- Emerald Useful for both physical and emotional healing.
- Jade Creates a feeling of relaxation and calm and thus reduces tension.
- Lapis Good for establishing a connection between the heart and the mind.
- Black onyx Helps to change bad habits.
- Opal Broadens one's perspective, enabling one to see all the possibilities in a situation.
- Rose quartz Gives emotional balance and enables us to express our emotions better as well as soothes them.
- Ruby Opens the heart and helps to overcome fear.
- Sapphire Provides mental clarity.