Therapeutic Properties of Emerald

Introduction:

The role the color green in providing us a soothing and healing effect was well known for centuries. When we feel bad or need to recuperate, we go to countryside and take walks through the park among the lush green meadows. (Remember, Julie Andrews running in lush meadows in the Alps in the movie "Sound of Music?")

Buddha got his enlightenment when he was sitting under the shadow of a big tree. Green was revered even in biblical times. Psalms (chapter 23) talks about "leading through the green pastures."

Since the time of Cleopatra and continuing today, emeralds have set the standard for the ultimate color in green gemstones. A fine emerald is truly breathtaking.

Emerald is the birthstone for May. Emerald is the anniversary gemstone for the 20th, 35th and 55th year of marriage, the perfect emblem of an enduring love.

Traditional Metaphysical Properties of Emerald:

Love, domestic bliss, sensitivity, loyalty, memory, mental capacity, harmony, focus, eliminating negativity.

Healing Applications of Emerald:

The role the color green in providing us a soothing and healing effect was well known for centuries. Emerald, the carrier of green rays, has the same effect on the persons that wear it. Emerald revitalizes us. It restores our balance. It heals our wounds. It gives us mental clarity. When we're confused or troubled, it helps us cut through to the truth. So, it is always a good time to wear emeralds.

Some people believe that wearing an Emerald brings wisdom, growth and patience - qualities essential for lasting love. A gift of Emerald is considered symbolic of love and devotion. Emeralds are even believed to change color upon infidelity!

Traditionally, Emeralds are worn to promote healing and enhance love and contentment. According to legends, emeralds strengthen the owner's memory, quicken the intelligence and assist in predicting the future.

Emeralds are used by Natural Healers to subdue an over-active Heart Chakra (4th Chakra).

Many virtues are ascribed to emerald. It is said to drive away evil spirits, and to preserve the chastity of the wearer. The emerald gives faith, and success in love. It helps you to identify  false friends by changing color in the presence of false friends or false witnesses. It promotes constancy of mind, true friendship, and felicity in domestic life. As a love token, it registers the degree of love. If pale, love is waning.

When worn, the emerald is supposed to prevent epilepsy attack, and when held in the mouth it is believed to be a cure for dysentery. Ancient Egyptians believed that emerald protected pregnant women. It is also believed to assist women at childbirth.

Emerald is extensively used for physical and emotional healing. Emerald, with its refreshing soft green color, has amazing healing powers for eyes. It is a good talisman for any eye trouble. If worn about the neck or finger, emerald prevents convulsions in children. Emeralds are also an antidote for poisons and wounds. Emeralds help fight all mental illness and neurological disorders. It also helps with with dizziness, vertigo, and spine problems.

So, it should come as no surprise to learn that emerald is a gemstone prized by gem therapists. It is extremely useful for physical and emotional healing. Many gem therapists use statements such as 'the strongest physical healing gemstone' when describing emerald. Place emerald on the area which needs healing. You can also wear it around your neck as a necklace or as a pendant. You can also use it in the form of a ring or earring.

See Also:

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