About Crystal Healing

A method of healing with the use of crystals placed on or around the body is called Crystal Healing. Since the earliest times, crystals have been used to heal and restore balance. They help in releasing and clearing negative energy, thereby assisting in energy healing.

The earliest records of crystal healing have been traced in Ancient Egypt. India’s Ayurvedic records and traditional Chinese medicine also claim healing with the use of crystals, dating back to 5000 years ago.

What are Crystals?

Crystals are nature’s gift to man that augment healing. Crystals are found in all shapes, sizes, colours and composition.

Each crystal has a unique vibrational resonance. They owe their unique qualities to their mineral content, their inherent geometry and the colour frequency they emit.

Crystals and the Human Body

The human body has a complex electromagnetic system, also known as a vibrational energy system. Nature has created crystals to be perfect electromagnetic conductors, capable of interacting with our electromagnetic system. Crystals have been found to carry vibration that activates certain energy centers within our electromagnetic system, thus having a positive effect on our entire body systems.

Crystals and Chakras

Chakras are the spinning wheels of conscious energy. There are 7 major chakras and 50 minor chakras.

Chakras absorb the life energy or Prana. Thus any blockage or disruption in the flow of this natural energy affects a person on all 3 levels – physical, mental and spiritual.

Prana has Healing qualities. As more prana or life force is absorbed by the body through the chakras it keeps a person balanced and healthy.

In Crystal Healing, crystals must be placed on the chakra points. Crystals of various colours help in the healing process by creating certain tranquil emotions and altering the state of mind. The colours of the crystals are associated with the various chakra centers in the body. Each chakra has a colour and if crystals of the same colour are placed on the associated center, it affects that area of the body. When crystals are placed at corresponding chakra point, they cleanse and energise the chakra. This helps in healing and harmonizing energy.

CHAKRA	PRIMARY COLOUR	ASSOCIATED GEMSTONES
1^st Chakra – Root Chakra	Red	Red Jasper, Garnet, Onyx, Rubies
2^nd Chakra – The Navel	Orange	Carnelian, Moonstone, Hematite, Orange Zincite
3^rd Chakra – Solar Plexus	Yellow	Citrine, Amber, Topaz
4^thChakra – The Heart	Green	Rose Quartz, Chinese Fluorite
5^th Chakra – The Throat	Light Blue	Aquamarine, Turquoise Blue Lace Agate
6^th Chakra – The Third Eye	Dark Blue	Lapiz Lazuli, Sapphire, Turquoise
7^th Chakra – Crown	Purple	Clear Quartz or Amethyst

Effects of Crystal Therapy

Crystal therapy aims to restore the balance and well being of a person. In this therapy assorted stones are placed on or around the body that resonate with chakras of the body. This helps to release impending blockages, refining the flow of energy. The recipient is able to experience a deep state of tranquility, letting go of attitudes and habits that are not beneficial, assisting in tuning ourselves to the rhythm of life. Crystals work on the subtle energy levels and in our auras to rebalance energies and improve our well-being. This therapy promotes peace and tranquility and reduces mental and nervous stress.

Ailments and Crystal Healing

Inherent properties of a crystal make them beneficial and invaluable in the healing of ailments.

AILMENTS	CRYSTALS THAT HELP
Allergies	Aventurine – Green, Turquoise
Anemia	Haematite
Arthritis (to reduce pain)	Blue Lace Agate, Carnelian Fluorite
Asthma	Quartz Rose, Turquoise
Back Pain (lower back)	Quartz – Smoky
Back ache	Amethyst
Bladder (infection)	Citrine
Blood (circulation)	Jasper – Red
Blood Pressure (lower)	Green Aventurine, Lapiz Lazuli, Turquoise
Bruises (to reduce)	Amethyst
Cell Regeneration (to stimulate)	Quartz – Rutilated
Chest Problems	Quartz – Rose
Circulatory System (to strengthen)	Pink Kinzite
Colds (to do away)	Fluorite, Labradorite
Complexion (to smooth)	Quartz Rose
Confidence (to build)	Amazonite, Citrine
Depression	Carnelian, Lapiz lazuli
Digestive Problems	Peridot, Jasper Red, Turquoise
Emotional Pain	Amethyst, Moonstone
Heartache	Quartz – Rose
Kidney (infection)	Citrine
Kidney Problems	Amber, Carnelian, Quartz Rose
Liver Problems	Amber, Carnelian, Jasper Red
Lung Problems	Quartz Rose
Mood Swings (to stability)	Opalite
Mouth Ulcers	Fluorite
Rheumatism	Carnation, Sunstone
Stomach Ulcer	Sunstone, Turquoise
Throat (infection)	Aventurine – Green
Thyroid (infection)	Blue Lace Agate
Tinnitus	Turquoise
Vertigo	Quartz Rose
Weight Problems	Sunstone, Turquoise
Wounds	Fluorite, Rhodonite

Use of Crystals

Crystals and Minerals have been used to facilitate healing and spiritual growth. Crystals can be placed on the specific points of the body to bring relief or can be swept over the body. Crystals can also be carried or one can wear them. Crystals must always be cleansed before use as they can carry negative vibrations too. They can be cleansed by running water over them. Alternatively, they can be placed in the sunlight or moonlight. Moonlight is a powerful cleanser. Vibrations of a pure sound like that of a bell or gong can also energetically cleanse a crystal.

Quartz Crystal

This crystal is one of the most useful crystals that nature has bestowed.

It helps to clear away negativity from the human aura by transmitting life force throughout the human energy system.
It brings about healing and balance.
It transforms, focuses, amplifies, transmits and stores subtle energies like electricity.
It increases nutrition as clear quartz amplifies right brain function, positively influencing intuitive perception.
It has the ability to transform an imbalanced energy field and revitalize a person.
It helps in meditation and healing practices as it helps to focus the thoughts and receive energy.
It is an ideal transmitter and amplifier of colour in healing.