Medical properties of amethyst

In Ancient Rome amethyst was put into wine glass because there was an opinion that this gem preserves the man from uncontrollable drunkenness and neutralizes ðoison's effect. Articles with amethyst were worn during epidemics, because there was a belief that this stone doesn't let the infection to get into the gem owner's organism. Healers prepared amethyst drink. They let several stones of amethyst to stay in the vessel of water all night and thereafter gave this infusion to drink to the patients with high-temperature and different inflammatory processes. The water in which amethyst stones lay for some moment is useful for restoring cerebral blood circulation.
Indian rickshaws supposed that lilac depth and inimitable colors of amethyst conclude the strength of Ether and Water, which help to control emotions. Amethyst in gold worn on neck provides with the balance of fire and air in organism and thus leading organism up to energetic balance. It gives its owner nobleness, love, stirs to compassion, inspires hope and contributes to health. The ancient people also asserted that amethyst can assist in setting aside the speech defects. To achieve this, the precious stone should be worn on the 3rd, 7th and 11th day of the moon. Moreover, amethyst strengthens memory, restrains passion and therefore, in ancient times it was recommended to people who gave strict vow and helped them to maintain common sense. Some people asserted that amethyst cures cutaneous illnesses such as itch and leprosy. Water, in which amethyst was left to stay all night helps to cure catarrhal illnesses, cleans the finest capillary, cures liver and kidneys.
This stone has one interesting peculiarity. Items placed over amethyst crystal clear up and rapidly intensify their energetic power. Therefore, perhaps, the assertion of ancient people about the power of amethyst over winds has a sense and requires an attentive study. It is possible that amethyst deposits have their special microclimate tied with unique energetic. Contemporary scientific practice has asserted that mineral contain physically active substances taking part practically in all vital functions of human organism. It means that ancient naturalists and healers were right by considering minerals as one of the main sources and methods of cure in the store of natural remedies.
Today amethyst is used in lithotheraphy for improving cerebral blood circulation, cure of insomnia, anxiety and nerve frustration. There is an opinion that wearing amethyst on the fourth finger of right hand strengthens immunity and wearing it in earring helps to improve eyesight.
If precious stones are used as a cure they can be cleaned by putting them in salty water for at least 48 hours, except for those mounted in silver. Their power can be considerably enhanced by reading sacred words and mantras. Precious stones are most effective when used in decorations. If you cannot afford to purchase ring or necklace of two and more carats then you can substitute it with bigger semiprecious stones. Besides, the effect of wearing jewelry is depends on the time of wearing it. It is necessary that jewelry be in contact with skin. To have a direct contact with skin all rings and pendants with incrustation were open from back side. The most appropriate material for incrustation is gold. You can use amethyst to calm down consciousness and awaken subconsciousness to guard yourself from daily stresses. Polished balls or large pieces of natural amethyst will feel your building with calming vibrations. You can create an energetic channel for gaining the strength of amethyst by bearing small crystal of amethyst in your pocket. It stimulates all energetic centers of the body and seems to affect on consciousness and spirit. If you meditate with amethyst in your hand then it gives the clearness to your consciousness and intensifies intuition.
For curing insomnia and headache amethyst should be put to the "third eye" zone.
Pink and pale violet colors help organism to treat better cognac and red wines, while saturated violet possess beneficial influence on consequences of using vodka, gin and champagne.