Aquamarine is a green-blue stone for brave people who are not afraid to express their opinion, even the most controversial one. It is also a stone that helps people suffering from various types of allergies and cleanses the body and mind. In what other ailments should you use aquamarine?
Aquamarineowes its name to the color of the shade of sea water - in Latin "aqua marine".
The most common are dark green or green-blue aquamarines, but the most valuable are blue stones, their color is due to the iron content.
Aquamarine is a fairly fragile gemstone from the beryl group (green beryls are emeralds) and occurs in Brazil, the USA, Madagascar, Australia, Russia, Africa (e.g. in Zimbabwe), India, but also in China or in Polish Giant Mountains.
Aquamarine for the shy
Aquamarines were appreciated since antiquity. At that time, they were considered as stones of courage - they gave this quality to shy people who lacked assertiveness, self-confidence and the ability to act in accordance with their views.
On the occasion of perceiving fear, this stone triggered love, therefore it was treated as a talisman for spouses and lovers.
Such properties were attributed to aquamarines due to the positive energy accumulated in them. According to people who believed in the power of stones, this energy influenced the communication skills of a person wearing aquamarine and improved his image in his own eyes. She helped people find meaning in life and activities, in pursuit of the goal that was to bring them joy and desired happiness.
Wearing aquamarine jewelry was also recommended for people who felt tired of duties and responsibility and power.
To this day, lithotherapists recommend it to people exposed to severe stress at work and bearing responsibility for the company and other people on their shoulders.
The energy of aquamarine also helps in verbal statements and in conducting meetings for timid people in high positions.
Favors completing tasks and projects: according to esoteric specialists, it brightens the mind, gives patience, relaxes and soothes the nerves.
As a stone with cleansing properties, it frees the mind of bad thoughts, leaving only those needed,therefore it sharpens intellect and perception. It helps to find balance and harmony in life.
Ages ago, aquamarines were amulets of sailors - because of their color, they were attributed to sea origin, so to ensure the prosperity of sea deities, they were carried by sailors and fishermen. It was supposed to bring happiness and safety to people traveling by sea as well.
Aquamarine for cleansing
In alternative medicine, aquamarine is considered a stone that cleanses the body and spirit, therefore it is often used in inflammation of the body, respiratory infections.
Strengthens the action of organs responsible for cleansing the body - the liver and kidneys.
It is used in the treatment of depressive disorders, as well as stress, in allergic diseases: watery eyes, in hay fever, in skin allergies manifested by eczema.
Proponents of alternative methods to EBM-based medicine see it as a remedy for headaches, coronary artery disease and rheumatic diseases.
It also affects the hormonal balance, which is why it is helpful in the treatment of thyroid diseases and regulating the level of growth hormone.
In order to benefit from the healing properties of aquamarine, it is worth wearing it in the form of jewelry. This stone can be washed under running water and exposed to sunlight to regain energy and take on shine.
Read also about properties of other stones:
- Pearls
- Fluorite
- Moonstone
- Selenite
- Chrysocolla
- Tiger's eye
- Agat
- Rose quartz
- Hematite
- Aventurine
- Jaspis
- Cat's eye
- Koral
- Rock crystal
- Lemons
- Carnelian
- Flint and striped flint
Remember that the methods proposed by supporters of unconventional methods are not confirmed in scientific research and are not consistent with EBM. Before starting to use them, consult your doctor.