Amethyst Properties and History

Amethyst is a quartz ranging in colour from palest lavender to deep purple.  Amethyst is the birthstone for February and it is suggested as a 6th wedding anniversary gift. In its natuaral state huge geodes or clusters on display in museums or lapidary shops are awe inspiring. For centuries it has beeen cut and polished for jewellery and carved into ornaments.

The History of Amethyst

The ancient Greeks and Romans wore Amethyst as an amulet and drank from vessels made from the stone in the belief that it would prevent them from getting drunk because the gemstone's name came from the Ancient Greek words for not intoxicated. Medieval European soldiers believed it would protect them in battle by keeping them clear headed and by healing wounds.

Healing Properties of Amethyst

Amethyst is an extrememly powerful and protective stone with a high spiritual vibration. A natural tranquiliser Amethyst blocks geopathic stress and negative environmental energies. Amethyst has strong healing and cleansing powers and enhances spiritual awareness.

It is extrememly beneficial mentally, calming or stimulating as needed, it gives more focus and a deeper understanding. Amethyst enhances memory and improves motivation helping to set realistic goals.  It can help with remembering dreams and visulisation.  Amethyst balances out highs and lows, promoting emotional centering.  It depels anger, range, fear, anxiety, grief and loss.

Amethyst can strengthen the cleansing and eliminating organs and the immune system; it is an excellent cleanser for the blood. It can ease headaches, reduce bruises, injuries and swellings. Amethyst is especially beneficial when worn over the throat or heart. Placed under the pillow it can help stop insomnia or nightmares. Amethyst does fade in sunlight.

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