Amethyst is a violet variety of quartz. Ancient Greeks wore amethyst and carved drinking vessels from it in the belief that it would prevent intoxication. Amethyst, a semiprecious stone, is often used in jewelry and is the traditional birthstone for February.
Amethyst extremely powerful and protective stone – could be used against psychic attacks, transmuting the energy into love. It blocks geopathic stress and negative environmental energies; has strong healing and cleansing powers, enhances spiritual awareness.
Amethyst helps the decision-making process, bringing in common sense and spiritual insights, enhancing memories, and improving motivation; it can help to remember and understand dreams and facilitates the visualization process.
Availability – common, US, UK, Canada, Brazil, Mexico, Russia, Sri Lanka, Uruguay, East Africa, India.
Healing qualities – organs/ systems: lungs, skin, blood, cleansing and eliminating organs, hormonal, endocrine, metabolic, immune, respiratory, and digestive systems: addictions, pain, anger, fear, anxiety, grief, headache, bruises, injuries, swellings, burns, hearing disorders, cellular disorders, digestive upsets, insomnia, depression.
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Source of information – Crystal Bible by Judy Hall, https://www.wikipedia.org/