Lithotherapy

Lithotherapy or crystal therapy is an alternative technique classified as gentle medicine. discover the benefits of stones and crystals

What is lithotherapy?

Lithotherapy is a technique that uses the properties of stones and crystals to provide healing.

Stones and crystals act on the physical and psychological level by rebalancing the body's vital functions. Lithotherapy is one of the holistic energy therapies that are known to promote balance in the body and therefore contribute to the harmonization of body and mind, but also to the stimulation and  purification of certain functions.

Sought after as lucky charms, recognized for their beneficial effects on the human body, these stones have adorned the crowns of the greatest queens and kings. Beyond the aesthetic aspect of precious stones, these stones and crystals are a source of well-being and health, calm and harmony .

 

Origin :

Minerals and crystals have been used for medicinal purposes for thousands of years. The Egyptians, Greeks, Indians, Aztecs, Mayans, Chinese, and many other ancient peoples were already aware of the healing power of minerals and their therapeutic properties.

 

In 1965 lithotherapy was officially declared a branch of homeopathy. In France.
It is therefore considered a gentle and alternative medicine , but is not a medicine recognized by health authorities.
Everyone is therefore free to believe it or not, and two camps oppose each other: stone lovers who consider that minerals possess real powers and more Cartesian people who see them as nothing more than vulgar pebbles.

How does lithotherapy work?

Stones and crystals are used in different ways: by direct contact on the skin in jewelry for example, in massage with crystal oils, in the form of elixirs to be tasted.

There is a strong affinity between crystals, composed of silicon, and our bodies. At the heart of the nucleus of our cells lies the vibrational system, also composed of silicon. With lithotherapy, there is resonance: the stone sends the body a signal carrying vibrational information which, depending on the needs, harmonizes the organism, purifies it energetically, or stimulates it.

Choosing your stone:

 There  Lithotherapy is based on a vibrational exchange, particularly between stones and crystals on one side and the cells of our body on the other. While the benefits of lithotherapy are felt both physically and psychologically, they often lead to it being presented as an "energizing therapeutic alternative" by allowing, in particular, a rebalancing of the body. Just as the chakras (the 7 energy centers located along the spine) are unique, the properties of stones and crystals can vary from one individual to another.

The fact remains that when choosing your stone, the most natural thing is to take it in hand and let yourself be guided by your own feelings . The color, the weight, the heat, the sensations experienced when in contact with it... To fully benefit from all the benefits of lithotherapy, you must always pay attention to the quality and purity of the stones. They must be natural, and not have undergone any treatment (dyeing, heating, etc.). Polished stones, on the other hand, have lost none of their properties, so they can be worn on you, as jewelry or in your pocket.

How do I clean my stones and crystals?

In humans, the stone used in lithotherapy carries energy.

They are capable of storing it for millions of years, containing physical and energetic information in their crystalline lens. Extremely sensitive to its environment, the mineral can also retain the emotions and thoughts of the person wearing it and those around them. It is therefore essential to purify it.

It is even more necessary to cleanse your stone if negative events have occurred during the day, on the other hand, if you have spent happy moments, filled with peace, love and laughter, cleansing will not be necessary.

Air purification is the simplest: open the windows of the room where the stones are located, burn incense or diffuse essential oils.

Water purification, by passing the stone under running tap water for 30 seconds, is the method that works for most crystals.

Purification with an amethyst geode can also be done, provided that it is large enough for you to place your stones in it.

 

How to recharge crystals?

Stones, especially porous and soft ones, are easily "emptied" by sick or bereaved people. They can even change color.

There are several methods to recharge them:

By exposing them to sunlight. Light is the best way to recharge anything, including humans. Stones that are energized by sunlight include citrine, ruby, spinel, amber, and pyrite. However, amethyst, fluorite, and aquamarine cannot tolerate sunlight.

We can also take advantage of the moon, as with moonstone, opal, tiffany and pearl.

Those that love water are turquoise, malachite, azurite, variscite and opal.

And obviously rock crystal (itself purified), you can use a druse (mat of small crystals) and place the stones there for the night.

How do I wear my stone or crystal?

Skin contact with the mineral is ideal. You can hold the stone in your hand or place it on yourself during a meditation session. "Attaching" the stone to the body is also possible as a pendant, or attaching it with a bandage to energetically support a specific area of ​​the body, for example.

Can I combine multiple stones and crystals?

There are a few rules to follow for coherent lithotherapy. We combine stones from the same family: a rock crystal with a rose quartz. We combine stones with identical chemical compounds: malachite and azurite, which contain copper. On the other hand, we isolate stones with a strong personality, such as tiger's eye, which is self-sufficient. And we avoid combining gemstones with opposing properties: for example, an opal to help a person be more open and an amethyst, which, on the contrary, must contain it.

Some suggestions for common ailments:

For skin problems

In addition to the usual recommendations, you can cleanse your skin with aventurine water in the morning.

For the respiratory system

Amber supports the respiratory system. A wide amber necklace can be worn around the chest.

For joint discomfort

On a vibrational level, malachite is known to act on energy mechanisms, particularly due to the presence of copper. It supports the body in a global action aimed at eliminating certain excesses, which allows it to act on matter.

Apply it to the affected area, securing it with a bandage. Don't forget to rinse it with water after use.

For sleep

Amethyst relieves stress, promotes sleep, and prevents nighttime awakenings. Place it under your pillow.

If you want a baby

Carnelian is said to release emotional blockages during conception. You can place it under your pillow and take it as a ready-to-drink elixir, which is available commercially.

For transit

Tourmaline improves slow transit. Place a beautiful tourmaline massage on your lower abdomen for 10 minutes a day until your bowels return to normal.

Smoky quartz helps reduce pain and relieve cramps. Take smoky quartz elixir or water as a background treatment.

Lithotherapy during pregnancy

Hematite is a general tonic and will provide iron and strengthen the blood. It is recommended to accompany medical measures in cases of iron deficiency, as is often the case during pregnancy. It is said to stimulate the production of red blood cells, and to cleanse and oxygenate the blood. Take hematite in the form of an elixir or water.

For shyness

Labradorite is appreciated by introverted people who need to express their talent.

It can be placed on a desk, in an entrance hall or kept in your pocket.

For digestion

Yellow jasper regulates the body's vibration for harmonious digestion. You can place the stone on the affected area, directly on the skin, for about twenty minutes a day.

For fatigue

Imperial topaz is revitalizing. Wear your topaz as a pendant on your chest, next to your skin. It will recharge your energy.

For irregular cycles

Malachite helps regulate cycles and is valued by lithotherapy enthusiasts.

For itching

Aventurine is recommended for itchy skin. You can consume aventurine water or take it as a ready-to-use elixir, placing 5 drops under the tongue 3 times a day, between meals.

For morale

Amazonite soothes as part of a comprehensive treatment and fights against sadness and drives away negative thoughts.

For discomforts related to menopause

Rhodochrosite is ideal. Wear the stone as a pendant around your solar plexus. Place it on your bedside table for a peaceful night's sleep.

To free oneself from old traumas

Onyx helps us to separate ourselves from physical and/or psychological wounds from our past.

To conclude :

We must not forget that we must be rigorous on certain points: these stones and crystals are alive and can be harmful if we do not use them correctly (if we forget to clean them, if we keep them on us for too long, if we combine them badly, if we lend them).

For an even more complete vision and use of lithotherapy, you can combine it with aromatherapy!

 

It is important not to consider lithotherapy as a replacement for general medicine, but as a  supplement in order to feel better . In case of serious or persistent pathologies, it is necessary to consult a doctor and follow an appropriate treatment.