Today, the carnelian stone is found in jewelry (necklaces, bracelets, pendants). In the West, it is widely used in lithotherapy. This is an alternative medicine that uses the energy of stones to rebalance the body. It symbolizes vitality, due to its blood-red color. Since ancient Egypt, many virtues and intuitions have been attributed to this mineral, both psychologically and physically, which can contribute to quality of life.
In Western culture, carnelian is little used because it is unknown, although it is associated with and restores strength to the sexuality chakra (lumbar). It increases fertility in expectant mothers. Its virtues are widely used in Muslim and Asian cultures. However, it has many protective effects on humans and increased effects on women, children, and the elderly. Its various virtues and strengths have been discovered throughout history, in different civilizations.
The virtues and properties of carnelian stone on a mental level
- Restores vitality and energy
- Transmits the love of life
- Drives away the fear of death
- Promotes resolve and success
- Stimulates concentration and meditation
- Strengthens memory
- Maintains creativity
- Gives confidence to shy people
- Encourages public speaking and stimulates elocution
- Fights against apathetic, depressive states
- Increases resistance to adversity and mistreatment
- Facilitates adaptation to new situations
- Soothes anger, resentment, and jealousy
- Protects the home
The virtues and properties of carnelian stone on a physical level
- Stops hemorrhages (of all origins)
- Activates wound healing
- Relieves rheumatism and osteoarthritis
- Calms neuralgia and lumbago
- Strengthens the circulatory system and heart
- Purifies the blood and protects the kidneys
- Relieves stomach aches: colic, colitis, painful periods
- Facilitates digestion and intestinal transit
- Promotes sexual fulfillment (fights impotence, frigidity)
- Improves fertility
- Strengthens bones and ligaments