Crystal healing – what does the science say?

- Christine O.

You may have heard that crystals and gemstones are powerful healing tools or that they can create radical changes in your life.

You may also have heard that there is no scientific proof of this.

Just because we don't know how an ancient healing method works doesn't mean it won't work at all.

In this article, we will look in detail at the link between crystal healing and science.

Medicine and healing by stones

In fact, there are many healing remedies that were once considered ineffective and are now used in modern medicine, such as fasting.

This is because medicine works on evidence. The thought process goes something like this: “Okay, once we understand exactly how this works, if it's safe and we can measure its effectiveness accurately, we can give it to patients.”

This is a great way to think! Modern medicine is amazing in many ways - it has saved humanity from many diseases and has significantly improved our quality of life.

After all, science can't necessarily measure the effectiveness of something that claims to work on an energetic healing path. This is the case with crystals.

According to many spiritual traditions, crystal healing works on the chakras, meridians and the astral body. This is clearly beyond our ability to measure or understand it, at least for the moment.

At present, their effectiveness is purely subjective - that is, based on the testimony of those who receive healing.

Although there are still some skeptics of the idea that crystals heal, one thing is certain, crystals are the foundation of modern technological breakthroughs.

They are in every computer in the world! Our entire way of life depends on it. Because of this and their inclusion in many other aspects of gadgets, you could almost say we are entering the age of crystals. Our knowledge of their use is only just beginning.

So how do crystals heal?

Although no one knows exactly how they work, the widely accepted opinion is:

Crystals (and many gemstones) form over millions of years under a lot of pressure and heat. They usually arise from the cooling of magma or the evaporation of water in closed rock formations (such as geodes).
The energy required to create even one crystal is very intense and creates a purer element (diamonds are pure carbon). These pure elements, having been intensified naturally, influence us by interacting with the subtle energy body and refract our energy in a different way - just like a crystal breaks down light into rainbow colors. Each crystal has its own “pattern” of energy absorption/reflection. In turn, we absorb this energy, which can help us. So, in effect, crystals help us access what we already have. They act as energy purifiers and amplifiers.

Especially in India, ancient sages realized that these elements had a positive effect on us and could even help with treating specific ailments.

This is why in almost every culture in world history there is a pattern of using gemstones or crystals as healing instruments.

Many people throughout history – even millions – claim to have been healed in one way or another through the use of crystals. It's hard to believe they're all wrong.

Understanding What Gemstone You Need

Our own energy needs are determined not so much by external circumstances, but by our inner life.

For example, you may find that a certain circumstance has made you feel hurt and therefore less likely to trust others.

Or maybe you have trouble expressing yourself at work and need to work on your confidence.

All these things can cause turmoil in your life. And while you need to address the problem head-on (using introspection), sometimes an extra push is needed.

Gemstones can greatly help with this. But first, you need to be really honest with yourself: what do you think you need to work on? What's stopping you from living the life you've always dreamed of?

How will you use healing crystals?

Once you have determined what you need to work on in your personal life, you can start researching the gemstones you need.

But see if you can identify the specific emotion first, and go from there. Then you can start researching based on what serves you, not just because the crystal looks "cool."

It may not be easy to do, but you need to look at it from the perspective of healing and using gemstones as a tool rather than just something beautiful to look at.

When you get a crystal, there are a few things you need to do first before using it:

Cleanse your crystal – Place your gemstone in the sun or under the light of a full moon for 4 hours to remove previous energy from it.
Meditate – Clear your mind with meditation. You can also take a shower, which has a strong psychological mind-clearing effect.
Set your intention – Remember that you have your crystal for a specific purpose. It can be used to radically transform your life! Holding your gemstone in your hands, close your eyes and connect to this state of mind. Imagine this strong mental energy flowing into the gemstone. Concentrate so deeply that every time you look at it, you remember its purpose.
Use Your Crystal – Many powerful healing crystals have been made into jewelry. Wearing your gemstone has the benefit of allowing you to absorb energy continuously, making it much easier compared to a raw stone. Bracelets, necklaces, rings, and even earrings are great ways to use crystals all day, every day. You can also use larger raw gemstones in your home or office. It's fantastic for warding off negative energies and changing the overall vibration of an area.

Meaning and Uses of Gemstones

Here is a selection of the main crystals and their meaning. Keep in mind that energy affects the physical, and these stones are generally accepted by many healers in the spiritual community to interact with particular ailments.

Amethyst

Amethyst is a stone of inner wisdom. It provides peaceful, centered awareness and enhances psychic and mental abilities and beauty.

Amethyst also helps overcome addictions and protects in stressful situations.

Best for: Protection against fear and feelings of guilt, instilling calm, relieving anxiety and bringing pleasant dreams

Lapis lazuli

Highly appreciated by the ancient Egyptians, the Lapis stone relieves anxiety, insomnia, strengthens the immune system, cures sore throats and headaches. Lapis lazuli also helps open the third eye and throat chakras during meditation and lead to greater creativity, spiritual enlightenment, wisdom and self-expression. Known to awaken respect and compassion within ourselves, the power of one of the oldest spiritual stones will help harness your individual personal truth.

Best for: harnessing wisdom, spiritual enlightenment, creativity

Malachite

This beautiful gemstone is associated with the heart chakra. It provides powerful grounding energy that clears obstructions, blockages and helps avoid confusion and apathy. Malachite helps with business success and meditation. It is a very important earth stone: it helps break unwanted bonds, then connects and works with healing earth energies. This crystal is also believed to protect against radiation pollution. Keep malachite near microwaves, televisions and other potentially harmful rays.

Ideal for: strengthening the immune system, traveling, treating motion sickness and dizziness

Rose Quartz

One of the most commonly used stones in many forms of healing, rose quartz is beneficial for dissolving emotional wounds, fears and helps cultivate divine loving energy as it is directly linked to the heart chakra. Wearing rose quartz is excellent in times of trauma or crisis as it enhances empathy, sensitivity and helps one accept necessary change. Additionally, it is an excellent stone for comforting sorrow.

Best for: Healing emotional wounds, cultivating divine love, enhancing compassion and friendships

Turquoise

Turquoise is a popular stone of power. It will strengthen and align all the chakras and can be used to cleanse your energy centers. It is said to fade when worn by sick, unhealthy, or depressed people and to deepen when worn by a healthy person. As a meditation accessory, Turquoise can help clear your mind, opening you to the Universal Whole . Use it to attune to the spiritual plane or provide protection during vision quests or astral travel.

Ideal for: exhaustion, depression, anxiety attacks, respiratory system disorders

Eye of tiger

Tiger's eye is a cornerstone of protection. It improves integrity, willpower, practicality and the correct use of power. It is a stone that increases luck and brings prosperity, often in the form of money. Tiger's Eye is also a very protective stone that is particularly effective during travel. With its vibrant golden color, Tiger's Eye is used to increase vitality as this crystal enhances courage, brings passion and physical strength, and allows these attributes to be tempered with mental clarity and joyful outlook.

Ideal for: courage, concentration, prosperity, protection

Green Aventurine

Commonly called the “Stone of Opportunity,” it is considered by many to be the crystal of prosperity and wealth. This stone allows the wearer to release old patterns or habits while making room for new growth.

Ideal for: strengthening leadership qualities, embracing change and increasing motivation for creativity. Helps cure heart disease, circulatory problems and those recovering from surgery or illness.

Tourmaline

The Egyptians had a beautiful legend for this unique stone. They said that tourmaline had passed through a rainbow on its way up from the earth. Some, however, are red and pink. Therefore, when it was discovered by the Dutch off the coast of Italy in the late 1600s, it was immediately confused with rubies. This confusion lasted so long that they were made into jewels in the Russian crown! Little did they know that tourmaline had the widest range of colors in all healing stones.

Ideal for: creating a healthy digestive system, strengthening bones and teeth and increasing self-confidence. It is also said to attract prosperity and connect us to a more compassionate disposition.

Selenite

A must-have for anyone new to lithotherapy! The name Selenite is derived from the Greeks, who believed it to be a color similar to the moon. It means “Moon Stone”. Typically forming near hot springs or clay, its long streaks are created from water.

Best for: Surprisingly, selenite can be used to clean other stones by laying them on a selenite slab. It also connects very strongly to the third eye and other chakras and helps purify their energies.

Obsidian

Obsidian is created when lava is forcefully ejected from a volcano and dries quickly. Its ability to form sharp edges is why it has been used since the Neolithic era. This crystal was so prized that archaeologists found it more than a thousand kilometers from its origin. Even in the modern era, many cultures continue to use it for rituals or sometimes even surgery.

Ideal for: protection against negative energies. Obsidian is actually thought to absorb it and even block things like psychic attacks. Use this stone during difficult times or situations.