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12 Healing Crystals & How to Use Them

12 Healing Crystals & How to Use Them

Since time immemorial, crystals have been used as a source of healing. Different cultures all over the world would use crystals to clean and transform energy for the benefit of mental and physical health. The Mayans, Egyptians and Sumerians wore crystals as jewellery and even adorned their homes with them.

Today too, there are a larger number of us who still believe in this energy, and use crystals for various purposes - top among them is healing.

Let us learn a little about the different healing properties of some crystals.

Onyx

Cleanses the air and rids your home of negative energy.

Quartz

Helps relieve stress and frustration and eases anxiety.

Amethyst

Helps relieve headaches and fatigue, promotes good dreams and good skin and supports bones and joints.

Citrine

Use to boost concentration, boost memory and spark creativity.

Lapis Lazuli

An ancient migraine remedy which also supports the immune system.

Opal

Increases inspiration and creativity and helps with PMS and head aches.

Topaz

Works to balance hormones and combat aging.

Aquamarine

Aids with acid reflux and gastrointestinal disorders.

Jade

Supports the adrenal glands and relieves headaches.

Garnet

Good for back pain, calcium deficiencies and tissue regeneration.

Bloodstone

Helps regulate blood pressure and supports the circulatory system. Excellent for healing a cold.

Agate

Detoxifies and eases anxiety.

There are numerous ways to use crystals. One could wear them, place them on a specific part of the body, meditate with them, use a healing crystal grid, sleep near them, move them around the body or place them in your home or car.