The Properties Of Carnelian: A Stone Of Blood And Love

Carnelian is a variety of stone which belongs to the chalcedony family. It is often confused with the sardonyx, which also belongs to the family of chalcedonies, but the latter is much less translucent.

Where does the Carnelian stone come from?

Carnelian was first found in ancient Egypt. It was used to accompany the dead in their passage to the afterworld. The archaeological excavations in Mesopotamia revealed its uses. Around 2700 BC, it was also used, along with emerald, lapis lazuli, or turquoise, on sacred headdresses. Indeed, the Egyptians were also aware of the natural healing properties of Carnelian. In Europe, few people know about this stone because there are no deposits. However, its protective power is very well recognized.

What are the uses of Carnelian?

In the Middle Ages, Carnelian was present in all regions of the world, but each civilization had its own particular use for it.
Its protective and healing powers are valued by Tibetans and Buddhists. In the East, it has astringent and tonic virtues. For the West, it was often intended for women to comfort them and make them pleasant and liked. It was also very present on battlefields, where it was believed to give courage and a warlike spirit. Evoking blood, it is recommended to stop hemorrhages.

Today, Carnelian is often used in the field of art and creation, although its psychic and physical virtues are most emphasized. Throughout the ages and still today, the intensity and homogeneity of this stone remain a guarantee of quality for collectors and those who use it for medical purposes.

Carnelian is a powerful protective stone

This gemstone has many protective effects on humans, particularly when it comes to strengthening women, children, and the elderly. With its blood-red color, in lithotherapy, Carnelian is a stone of vitality. It gives, for example, strength to the second chakra, that of sexuality, reinforces erection, increases fertility, or dispels menstrual pain. This gemstone is deeply related to blood and regulates blood circulation. Plus, it also supports the elimination of toxins and has anti-inflammatory effects. Carnelian is also the stone of concentration. Dreamers and distracted people use it to anchor themselves more deeply in reality.

Virtues on the physical level

• Stops bleeding
• Activates healing
• Relieves rheumatism
• Strengthens the heart and the circulatory system
• Purifies the blood and protects the kidneys
• Relieves stomach aches
• Promotes sexual development
• Facilitates digestion and intestinal transit
• Improves fertility

Virtues on a mental level

• Gives back vitality and energy
• Removes the fear of death
• Stimulates concentration and meditation
• Strengthens the memory
• Gives confidence
• Encourages speaking
• Fights against depressive states
• Increases resistance to adversity
• Facilitates adaptation
• Calms anger, resentment, and jealousy
• Protects the house

How to purify and recharge this gemstone

When the stone has given all the energy it can, it must be purified. To do this, place it on a bed of coarse salt for several hours or immerse it for a long time in distilled water. Then charge it in the sun or in natural light.

Are you interested in lithotherapy? If so, now that you know more about this stone, learn all about the rock crystal stone and ametrine.