With the festive season around the corner and wedding invites floating around we are sure that you might have observed at least one aunty showing off her beautiful crystal stone jewelry. While she is out there flaunting her expensive and beautiful ring, you must know that it is not just the beauty of these rocks that make them so pricey but their healing effects as well. From home remedies to ayurveda and from yoga to acupuncture we all are aware about the effects and benefits of these alternative therapies. When we talk about these alternative therapies, one of the most important alternative healing therapies that people tend to skip a lot is the crystal therapy. You read it right, crystal therapy is actually a thing backed by science and the purpose of these pretty crystals and gemstones is not just confined to showing them off at parties or events. Different types of crystals come with different benefits and each of these crystals have a healing potential of their own. Here we have a list of 6 pretty crystals that are used in a crystals therapy along with the ways in which they can improve your health and aid healing.
#1. Ruby
Known to be one of the most rare and precious crystals out there, the importance of rubies and their significance has not been hidden from the world. Hence popular poets and writers like Rumi, Oscar Wilde and William Shakespear also had the mention of this precious stone in their piece of writings. Some of the ancient societies used to associate rubies with the energy of light due to its deep red colour that resembles blood. Rubies are well known to restore the energy level and vitality in a person's body.
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Apart from this rubies are also said to bring the sense of self awareness and improve things such as intellect, sensuality and sex. It is a lesser known fact that in ancient times this pretty crystal was used to improve a person’s circulatory system and to remove the toxins from the body.
#2. Jade
A charming green crystal that is more than just a piece of stone, the enchanting jade stone comes with many health benefits as well. Best known to be helpful in resolving those cardiac issues, a jade stone is associated with the heart chaka and hence comes with other benefits as well such as improving blood circulation and treating conditions like stress and anxiety.
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Not just the heart but the healing properties of this green crystal are effective in dealing with kidney issues as well and helps in strengthening the immune system by regulating and stimulating the kidney functioning. Jade stone is considered to be the stone of excellence, power and love. Moreover it also affects the emotional sphere on the femanine side and hence enhances the intuitions along with the feelings of love and compassion. The calming and soothing properties of jade also helps in eliminating fear and providing a person with clear ideas.
#3. Yellow Sapphire
Where most of us know this pretty yellow sapphire stone by the name pukhraj, many of you might have seen people wearing this beautiful crystal in the form of a ring when advised by an astrologer. Where this stone has its own significance in the world of astrology, it also comes with some amazing healing properties that can benefit your health. From curing brain related diseases to controlling blood pressure, yellow sapphire is said to be effective in healing various conditions.
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A yellow sapphire is known for its myriad health benefits such as improving blood circulation that results in increased energy levels, curing pile disease, improving brain functioning, controlling blood pressure issues, curing stomach and lung related diseases and even curing diseases such as tuberculosis, thyroid and sunstroke.
#4. Rose Quartz
This pink stone is not all about love as it can be very beneficial for your overall health as well. Known to improve relations and restore trust and harmony in order to improve those close connections. Apart from improving connections this crystal is also known for its calming properties and the ability to attract love, trust, self respect and trust.
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Amongst the various healing properties of a rose quartz some of them are increased blood circulation, improved skin quality, reduced signs of aging, preventing heart attacks, preventing thrombosis, etc.
#5. Turquoise
Associated with the throat chakra that is said to be the centre of communication, creativity and emotions, this enchanting blue stone is one of the very popular crystals out there. This opaque blue crystal has the ability to heal a person’s mind, body and soul. Known for enhancing the immune system along with improving the functioning of the respiratory and skeletal system.
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This crystal comes with some other health benefits as well. It is believed that wearing this stone can help in stabilizing mood swings, preventing panic attacks, stimulates regeneration of tissues, clears sore throat, has detoxifying effects, heals eyes and helps in neutralizing acidity.
#6. Moonstone
Encouraging inner strength, growth and improving a woman’s reproductive health is something that a moonstone is well known for. From the evening sleep cycle to providing an emotional balance, this pretty crystal can do it all. Moonstone is a crystal that is mostly suggested to be used by people who face fertility issues, insomnia or feel lost in most of the themes. Moonstone works by providing a person with emotional stability and hence provides calm and relieves a person from stress.
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Other than all this there are few more health benefits of using a moonstone such as elevating the condition of degenerating liver, improving pancreatic health, aiding digestion, assimilating nutrients, eliminating toxins, providing a hormonal balance and stimulating pineal glands.