What are the healing properties and benefits of Amethyst?

 

• Amethyst is one of the most powerful and popular crystals to be used for healing purposes. It's not only known as the stone of sobriety, but it has been said to have many other amazing healing properties and benefits in the metaphysical community.

 

• In this article, we will discuss what Amethyst crystals are, what they mean and the many beneficial properties that they possess and can be used for. Many of these uses are spiritual in nature, while others are more on the physical level, so you'll find something here that can serve your needs regardless of your current situation or personal beliefs.

 

Spiritual Connection

 

• Connecting with our spiritual side has many positive health benefits. Aside from helping us stay grounded, meditating on a regular basis can have a positive impact on both our mental and physical well-being.
• In fact, some studies suggest that regular meditation can help reduce stress levels, improve our focus and prevent depression. Additionally, it’s been found to have an influence on lowering blood pressure and increasing happiness.

Help Reduce Headaches and Painful Conditions

• While most people think that amethyst is only a purple gemstone, it’s actually a variety of quartz, colored by trace amounts of iron oxide.
  
• As a tranquilizer Amethyst relieves an individual from stress and strain, soothes irritability, balances mood swings, dispels anger, rage, fear and anxiety.

Boosting Energy Levels

• During our sleep cycle, our bodies release a hormone called melatonin. The secretion of melatonin is directly proportional to how dark it is around us. In other words, when it gets dark, we start to produce more melatonin.

Protecting Against EMFs

• If you live in an urban area, you’re likely exposed to a variety of Electromagnetic Fields (EMFs) on a daily basis. These EMFs have been shown to have detrimental effects on health, so it’s important to protect yourself against them. The following products will do just that. (Refer back to our previous post on reducing EMF exposure.)

Improving Concentration

• Amethyst is a beautiful and powerful crystal that helps protect your physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Known as the stone of spirituality, amethyst activates spiritual awareness, purifies negative energy, relieves stress, increases clarity, fosters intuition and enhances psychic abilities.
• Wearing an amethyst or meditating with an amethyst can bring these energies into your life, along with a host of other health benefits.

Grounding Negative Emotions

• What is amethyst, anyway? Some people know it as a talisman for giving strength, others consider it to be one of their most important lucky charms. In reality, all these people have quite a few things in common.