Therapeutic Properties of Aquamarine

Introduction:

Aquamarine is derived from the Latin word, aqua marina, meaning sea water. Aquamarine is believed to make sailors fearless and protect them from adversaries at sea. In the Middle Ages, it was believed that the wearer would be granted foresight, insight and freedom from insomnia.

Aquamarine is the anniversary gemstone for the 16th and the 19th year of marriage.

Traditional Metaphysical Properties of Aquamarine:

Courage, purification, peace, intuition, self-expression, balance, preparedness.

Healing Properties of Aquamarine:

Aquamarine increases rational thought and intelligence and make persons astute in business matters. Aquamarine is also a stone of love and mercy. Aquamarine, when worn or carried is said to give insight, foresight, freedom from insomnia, cure laziness, quicken the intellect, provide courage and happiness and make youth everlasting.

Aquamarine helps marriage relationships. It has a soothing effect on couples, assisting them in working out their differences and insuring a long and happy marriage. It re-awakens love in long-married couples and signify the making of new friends. Aquamarine is often used as a “good luck” stone to bring feelings of peace, love, joy and happiness.

Aquamarine is said to subdue an overactive Throat Chakra. Natural Healers use Aquamarine to increase courage and provide protection. It is often recommended for those who are experiencing a lot of grief.

Some believe that water used to soak the stone can stop hiccups, cure eye problems and relieved breathing problems.

Aquamarine works against nerve pain, glandular problems, toothache, and disorders of the neck, jaw and throat. It strengthens liver and kidneys. It improves digestion, reduce inflammation in the swollen glands, help reduce dependence on drugs and maintain the health of the teeth. Thus, it diminishes problems with eyes, ears and stomach, relieves cough.

Note: Heat treating the gem can increase the blueness. But heat treatment is thought to reduce the mystical effects of the stone.

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