Carnelian, a specific stone for sexual energy and vitality, promotes digestion and helps against diseases of the intestine and liver. Let's find out better.
Description of the Carnelian
Mineral class: oxides, quartz group.
Chemical formula: SiO2 + (Fe, O, OH).
Carnelian is a chalcedony containing iron, responsible for the red color, which is formed in volcanic rocks starting from acid magmas containing iron. If the mineral undergoes a slight heating, its color becomes more intense.
The most well-known and exploited deposits from Roman times were those located in Asia, India and Persia. Currently it is extracted in Brazil and in Uruguay.
Element
Fire : the fire element concerns the sphere of energy and masculine strength (courage, will, purification, conquest).
Chakra connected to the Carnelian
Second chakra Svadhishthana ("Abdomen").
Mythology
The red-brown variety is known in antiquity under the name of Sardinian .
For the ancient Egyptians the carnelian represented the red symbol of life and had the task of accompanying the dead during the journey to the afterlife, so we find it at the center of Tutankahmon's breastplate.
In the Middle Ages it was believed that it had the ability to facilitate blood coagulation and to calm anger. Hildegard von Bingen in the twelfth century he first distinguished the brown carnelian from the orange one and recommended its use against headaches and to facilitate childbirth in his Physica treatise.
All properties of stones and crystals
Effect on the body of the Carnelian
Carnelian is used to infuse energy and is very effective for the problems of the abdomen, it helps in digestion and in diseases of the intestine and liver. Relieves pain in the kidneys and gall bladder. Calm asthma and rheumatic pains.
It lowers blood pressure, helps prevent congestion and stimulates the blood purification process. The quality of the blood is improved as it facilitates the assimilation of vitamins and nutrients in the small intestine.
It facilitates good blood supply to vital tissues and organs. It helps to eliminate toxins present in the body better. It can help in case of diarrhea .
It is excellent for finding fertility .
It strengthens the eyes and keeps the skin young. Strengthens the gums.
Effect on the psyche
Carnelian infuses vitality, optimism and joy . Helps eliminate negative feelings such as hatred, envy and jealousy. Improves mood. It puts us in close contact with the earth, and gives us joy of life, courage and strength.
Help concentration . Carnelian is useful when there are concerns and can be of great benefit to people who feel confused and dissatisfied with their existence, because it facilitates integration into the world, realistic and concrete thinking, the desire for success.
It is able to induce to focus attention on the present so as to be able to focus the events in progress and become more productive. Improves interpersonal relationships .
Helps rediscover personal power in the physical world. Increase creativity and sexuality . It is said to be a stone suitable for bringing people who are "too spiritual" to appreciate and enjoy the physical world. It gives stability and a sense of belonging to the unity of the whole. Stimulates the sense of justice, ethical principles and altruism. It gives impetus to emotional life .
How to use the Carnelian
Carnelian can be discharged after use under running water and recharge for a few hours under the sun.
To obtain lasting effects on a spiritual level it is advisable to always carry the cornelian with you in close contact with the skin even for long periods.
As far as physical therapy is concerned, it can be placed on the genital fascia, between the navel and the pubic bone.
