Bloodstone- Also known as Heliotrope 

As its name suggests, Bloodstone is an excellent blood cleanser and a powerful healer. It is believed to have mystical and magical properties, controlling the weather and conferring the ability to banish evil and negativity and to direct spiritual energies. In ancient times Bloodstone was said to have been an "audible oracle," giving off sounds as a means of guidance. It heightens the intuition and increases creativity. An excellent grounding and protecting stone, Bloodstone keeps out undesirable influences. It stimulates dreaming and a powerful revitalizer. Psychologically, Bloodstone gives courage and teaches how to avoid dangerous situations by strategic withdrawal and flexibility. It encourages selflessness and idealism and aids the recognition that chaos precedes transformation. Bloodstone assists you in acting in the present moment. Mentally, Bloodstone calms the mind, dispels confusion, and enhances the decision making process. It can revitalize the mind if you are mentally exhausted. This stone assists in adjusting to unaccustomed circumstances. Emotionally, Bloodstone helps in grounding the heart energy. It reduces irritability, aggressiveness, and impatience. Spiritually, Bloodstone assists in bringing spirituality into everyday life. Bloodstone is an energy cleanser and immune stimulator for acute infections. It stimulates the flow of lymph and metabolic processes, revitalizes and reenergizes when the body and mind are exhausted, purifies blood, and detoxifies the liver, intestines, kidneys, spleen, and bladder. Bloodstone benefits blood rich organs, regulates and supports blood flow, and aids the circulation. It reduces the formation of pus and neutralizes over acidification. It is helpful in cases of leukemia as it supports the blood and removes toxins. The ancient Egyptians used it to shrink tumors. Bloodstone can be used to heal the ancestral line. It cleanses the lower chakras and realigns their energies. Wear continually for good health. Place in a bowl of water beside the bed to ensure peaceful sleep.

Rarity: Readily available

Source: Australia, Brazil, China, Czech Republic, Russia, India

Colors: Red-green

 

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