Hematite Relief Stone

1 Hematite Worry Stone

Hematite has a protective and harmonizing effect. The stone increases self-confidence and self-respect, and strengthens the survival instinct and willpower. This supports freedom from compulsive behaviors. It also improves concentration and memory.

It is also said to help with leg cramps and insomnia.

Size: 4 cm

Material: Precious Stone

Worry stones are smooth, polished stones used to relieve stress and anxiety.

They are usually oval-shaped with a hollow to accommodate the thumb.

Initially, ordinary stones found in riverbeds were used for this purpose; today, worry stones are often made using semi-precious stones.

Use

Hold the worry stone between the index finger and thumb, gently moving the thumb back and forth over the stone. This action of moving the thumb back and forth over the stone stimulates the nerves in the hand, which reduces stress. It is a natural aid for self-soothing, the simplest form of natural medicine.

History

The use of these stones has many origins. They were used in ancient Tibet, Greece, Ireland, and by many tribes in the Americas. Worry stones created by seawater were generally used by the ancient Greeks. Native American tribes are said to have passed worry stones down to younger generations, creating a sense of connection with their ancestors.

Hematite Description

Mineral class: oxides. Chemical formula: Fe2O3 + Mg, Ti + (Al, Cr, Mn, Si, H2O).

Hematite is a very common iron oxide whose formation is mainly linked to sedimentary processes, but it also forms in metamorphic environments and in smaller quantities in hydrothermal veins, igneous rocks, and the oxidation zones of limonite deposits.

Ash-gray or black in color with a metallic luster, during processing it produces residues of blood-red powder.

Element

Fire: the fire element relates to the sphere of energy and masculine strength (courage, willpower, purification, conquest).

Chakra associated with Hematite

First chakra Muladhara (“Root”)

Mythology

The name hematite means “blood stone”: in fact, in Greek, Haima means “blood”. It was already used for therapeutic purposes in ancient Egypt and by the Babylonians to stimulate blood production and speed up its coagulation, and so too in the Middle Ages.

The crystals sometimes take on the appearance of a metallic flower, to the point of having the popular name “iron rose”. Legend has it that hematite is called so because it was placed on the wounded in war to take away their pain and was therefore constantly stained with blood.

Effect on the body

Hematite improves the absorption of iron by the small intestine and stimulates the production of red blood cells. Useful in cases of anemia. It determines better oxygenation of all the tissues of the body and a general improvement in the individual's health conditions.

It relieves any type of pain: headache, muscle, kidney, or intestinal pain. It is indicated to detoxify the body and absorb impurities from the kidneys, liver, and spleen. It is recommended as a coadjuvant against menstrual pain and during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Effect on the psyche

Hematite strengthens the individual's desire to live and induces them to improve their living conditions. It stimulates willpower and awareness of one's aspirations. It gives dynamism and vitality.

It encourages taking care of one's basic needs and fighting for one's physical well-being. It has a predominant action in our physical body: it is a stone of discipline and concentration that organizes our energies like a warrior preparing for battle. Our inner strength is magnetized and energized by its influence.

It gives a feeling of strength and calms anxiety and panic attacks. It eliminates mental dispersion and overcomes the excessive tendency to daydream.

How to use hematite

Hematite can be cleansed under running water. It is recommended to keep hematite in close contact with the skin but for not too long periods, otherwise it could have effects on the spiritual plane such as irritability and selfishness, in addition to draining energy due to the higher level of mental concentration.

Regarding physical therapy, for the best results, a hematite sphere can be applied to the body on painful areas, but its use is not recommended in case of inflammation. If placed near the heels during relaxation, it melts leg cramps and fights fatigue.