Cultural Use of Crystal Therapy

Crystal healing has been used in many different cultures throughout history, including the Hopi Indians of Arizona and the Hawaiian islanders, some of whom still use them to this day .

To the Ancient Egyptians, the gems and stones symbolised all that was immortal – things that would not lose their beauty or brilliance, even after death. From this belief stemmed the concept that the deceased should be able to move around in pleasant surroundings and feel comfortable in the Otherworld. The clear separation between life and death that is very familiar to us these days was far removed from the Egyptian view of the world. A stone, especially a crystal or precious gem,symbolised the eternal. Thus, it was quite normal to allow any stone or gem, which had already adorned the wearer in his or her lifetime, to accompany him or her as protection and adornment on a path that led intothe Unknown.

The Chinese still attribute extensive healing powers to jade, and some other eastern cultures believe that emerald will strengthen the memory and increase intelligence.