Gemstones are known to have certain healing powers. Some of the more prevelant information include:
Amber – aids memory loss, purifies the body, alleviates headaches, bone and heart problems as well as relieving stress by calming the mind.
Amethyst – can be useful in the reduction of insomnia, arthritis, pain relief, and circulatory problems. Amethyst is used extensively for meditation, peace, personal balance, courage, and inner strength.
Aquamarine – Helps the liver, throat, stomach, jaw, teeth, eyes, and ears. Also known for alleviating fear, calming the nerves, and bringing mental clarity.
Citrine – helpful for better hearing, it also brings success, abundance, and clear thinking.
Garnet – Helps the blood, heart, and lungs. Also useful for a better romantic love, passion, sensuality, and intimacy.
Lapis Lazuli – can ease the effects of insomnia and depression, and is known for creating openness, truthfulness, and creativity.
Onyx – Associated with the root chakra, brings spiritual inspiration, and emotional control.
Pearl – famous for its calming properties, it also helps in purity, charity, integrity, truth, and loyalty.
Peridot – can help heal relationships issues, lessen anger and jealousy, and slow aging. Peridot can also promote abundance and prosperity.
Ruby – helpful for bringing emotions under control and increasing integrity, devotion, and general happiness.
Sapphire – Promotes creative expression and inner peace. Used for meditation, it also helps reduce pain.
Topaz – facilitates emotional balance and reduces greed.
Turquoise – helpful in healing and mental balance.
