Gemstones for the Medical Profession

In ancient times, the medical profession found it totally acceptable and normal to prescribe gemstones as part of both prevention and cure for all sorts of ailments.

Things seem to be circling back these days as many people in healthcare are beginning to take a more holistic approach by including diet, herbs, massage, emotional and spiritual well being and yes, gemstones, in their treatments.

Doctors, dentists, nurses, massage therapists, acupuncturists, hypnotherapists, surgeons, homeopaths, chiropractors, the list goes on and on, can all benefit from the presence of crystals in the workplace.

We have chosen the top gemstones for the medical profession, each with a rich heritage and history as healing aids. With their diverse attributes, we are confident you'll find one or more that meet your needs.

Let’s start with a couple of relaxing gemstones which can put your clients or patients at ease before any sort of treatment or diagnosis.

Moonstone and Amazonite

Both these gemstones calm anxiety and induce feelings of safety, allowing for greatly improved communication when searching for the root of a problem and improving the process of any treatment that may take place.

Ideal for

• Waiting Rooms
• Consultancy Rooms
• Hypnotherapists
• Dentists

The next few gemstones are all-round healing gemstones which can be of benefit to anyone feeling under the weather.

Clear Quartz

Known as the Master Healer, this gemstone has the ability to realign or unblock all the chakras so can work on just about any condition. Its powerful vibration will heighten energy and repel negativity.

Amethyst

This lovely purple gemstone is often called ‘Nature’s tranquilizer’. It is a well-known anti-oxidant which can detoxify the body and a super anti-inflammatory agent. Amethyst is a natural antiseptic so is great for wounds and excellent for blood circulation.

Turquoise

A crystal healing, master-stone that can be of benefit to the entire body. The immune system, respiratory system and tissue regeneration are its particular strengths.

Ideal for

• All medical facilities

After or during treatment a patient or client can benefit from a supporting gemstone or two.

Citrine

This lovely yellow gemstone lifts energy levels and encourages positivity to help you through the recovery stages following illness or surgery.

Smoky Quartz

Smoky Quartz cleanses the body of toxins and negative energy, clearing the way for recovery, especially if heavy medication was part of the treatment.

Apatite

This gemstone will help you regain the strength needed for a speedy recovery and encourage new cell regeneration.

Ideal for

• Doctor's consultancy rooms
• Patient's recovery area

Sometimes our health issues can be physically painful. Medical practitioners can and will administer pain relieving drugs but these can be intrusive and cause side effects. There are a couple of gemstones known for their pain relief.

Sugilite

An interesting purple gemstone with pain subduing properties as well as an ability to lessen feelings of grief and fear.

Obsidian

Obsidian is a powerful suppressor of pain most associated with joints and arthritis but can be used with all manner of aches.

Ideal for

• Recovery rooms
• Physiotherapists
• Patient’s recovery area

It is not only the patients who can benefit from the work of gemstones, the physicians and therapists can too.

Prehnite

This generally greenish gemstone is known as the crystal to ‘Heal the Healer’. While the practitioner is completing his tasks the prehnite will offer protection and vital energy.

Ideal for

• All medical professionals

Our last gemstone is especially for dentists but can also work for those who work on bones and the skeletal system.

Howlite

This white and gray gemstone will work wonders for the calcium in your body, boosting absorption and growth for teeth and bones.

Ideal for

• Dentists
• Osteopaths
• Chiropractors