Practitioners of modern day crystal therapy believe that the stones ability to work as conductors allow them to focus energy via a person’s thoughts to stimulate healing both physical and non-physical.

However, in addition to medical controversy as to their efficacy, the use of crystals for healing is not an exact science. There is plenty of information available to describe which crystals and gemstones are good for treating certain ailments or for the prevention of certain conditions. The problem is that much of it appears contradictory.

Crystals are used in medication laid on the body during types of massage or bodywork, when a person is resting or places in drinking or bathing waters.

It is claimed that as odd number of facets on the stone aid in healing, while an even number of facets create the best energizers. Red, yellow and orange stones are said to produce energy clear and aquamarine stones are healers and lavender and blue-violet stones create calming effects.

Here is a list of commonly known crystals and their benefits. Please not that this information is not intended to replace any licensed medical or psychological treatment. No guarantee is made towards validity and the use of any crystals for the claims listed below is that your own risk.