Therapeutic Properties of Onyx

Long prized for rosary beads, Onyx also helps you change bad habits. It is a great grounding stone that keeps energy within the body and prevent its drainage by stress.

Onyx is an important stone governing the 1st Chakra. It is important for the ovaries, womb and menses.

Natural Healers use Onyx to reduce sexual impulses, provide defense, and protect during any battle or conflict, as well as provide protection from psychic attack.

Black Onyx

Black onyx is thought by some to have protective qualities, making it advantageous to carry when one is traveling. It is said to be useful in fighting basic fears and in helping to create the opportunity to move beyond bad relationships--and to heal old emotional wounds. The Romans associated it with courage and it is thought to be useful when one is defending him/herself against unfair criticism.

Black onyx is said to bring nightmares and depression and bring on arguments and losses in courtroom battles.

White onyx

White onyx is prized in India for its ability to soothe quarreling couples and cool sexual passion.

Yellow onyx

Yellow onyx is said to benefit lung problems. It also is said to help in knowing when to keep silent.

Mexican Onyx

Mexican Onyx helps one sleep better.

Wear it as a necklace.

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