Amethyst

Amethyst : one of the world's most popular gemstones and have been in use for thousands of years. The believed healing properties of the stone are rather impressive and trace back to ancient Greek beliefs. In fact, the word 'amethyst' comes from the Greek word amethystos, which means sober and alludes to the idea of maintaining a solid, sober mindset. In ancient times, it was thought that natural amethyst could purify the body of all toxins. Ancient Greeks believed that the stone protected the wearer from drunkenness. Wine was sipped from goblets incorporating amethyst stones to prevent inebriation, and stones laid on the sick to draw out infection.

Energy healing properties:

Amethyst can be worn or carried to overcome the worries associated with homesickness. Amethyst is a natural tranquiliser, it relieves stress and strain, soothes irritability, balances mood swings, dispels anger, rage, fear and anxiety. Alleviates sadness and grief, and dissolves negativity. Amethyst activates spiritual awareness, opens intuition and enhances psychic abilities. Amethyst relieves sadness and helps one confront the relevant incidents from the past. Amethyst makes the consciousness raising about key incidents easier and helps one to stop blaming other people. In this way the process of clarification is sustained and inner peace is attained. Amethyst helps one overcome grief that occurs from loss, especially that of loved ones. It encourages a degree of objectivity, to recognize the meaning or significance of events and find comfort in that understanding. Amethyst can be worn or carried to overcome worries associated with nostalgia.

Forms:

Crystal, piece of a druse, section/slice, (drilled) tumbled stone, bracelet, necklace, pendant, gem stone, gem essence, gem water (as per Hildegard von Bingen).