Turquoise - a healing stone for body and spirit

 Turquoise - a healing stone for body and spirit

Turquoise is probably one of the oldest minerals in human history, having been the talisman of kings, shamans and warriors. It is a protective stone, strong and opaque, but soothing to the touch. As if cut from the azure sky and sent to earth. Its unique shade of blue, often with a slight greenish hint, lends its name to all things of this beautiful color.For thousands of years turquoise has appeared in a multitude of cultures. It was prized as a symbol of wisdom, nobility and immortality. Among the ancient Egyptians, Persians and Chinese, Aztecs and Incas, and Native Americans of North America, it was considered a sacred stone, signifying power, luck and protection.
Its name comes from the French pierre turquoise, meaning "Turkish stone," because the trade routes that brought turquoise from mines in Central Asia to Europe passed through Turkey, and Venetian merchants often bought it in Turkish bazaars. For many centuries it was believed to have the power to protect horsemen from injuries caused by falls. It was used as an amulet by Turkish soldiers, who carried it with them and attached it to their horses' bridles. Later it was widely used to protect against all kinds of falls. Turquoise is also believed to be affected by the physical state of the person wearing it. According to some, it is supposed to fade when its owner is sick or sad, while losing all color when he dies. After gaining a new, healthy owner, it is supposed to gradually regain its color, which becomes more intense with each passing day. Turquoise is attributed with the property of providing friendly respect. In the East, turquoise rings were worn as protection against all evil. A proverb said that "given by a loving hand, they bring luck and good fortune." However, the ring only gave protective energy if it was a gift from a friend. It was believed to restore clarity of thought to the mind and thus provide good fortune.

Health properties

Turquoise is an energizing stone, good for exhaustion, depression or panic attacks. It strengthens our physical and mental immune system. It promotes the absorption of nutrients and relieves viral infections. It has an anti-inflammatory and detoxifying effect, reducing excessive acidity and helping with gout, rheumatism and stomach problems. It is also good for disorders of the brain, eyes, ears, neck and throat, cataracts, migraines and headaches, as well as balance problems. It gives its turquoise aid to the respiratory system and supports the treatment of lung diseases and allergies. Wearing a turquoise necklace helps prevent tracheitis and bronchial problems. By healing the breath, this stone can treat speech disorders such as stuttering.

Mental help

Turquoise is a healer, providing solace for the spirit and well-being for the body. It helps improve mood and emotions by restoring a state of balance. It inspires a sense of peace and serenity. Holding or wearing turquoise helps restore depleted vitality and lifts the spirit. It alleviates stress. It helps to recognize the causes of happiness and unhappiness and bring them under control. As a stone of purification, turquoise dissipates negative energy and removes electromagnetic smog from the environment. It supports us in self-realization, and also helps in creative problem solving, thus calming nerves during public speaking. It makes it possible to stabilize mood swings and helps dissolve the agonizing attitude of self-sabotage. It also has an empowering effect if one feels intimidated or suffers from prejudice. As it calms the mind, turquoise is good for jet lag and fear of flying. It is an excellent stone against hysteria, worn to calm those who tend to overreact to crisis situations. It is also beneficial for narcissists to help them look beyond their own needs and be open to other people's points of view.

Healing and balancing energy

Turquoise strengthens the meridians in our bodies and subtle energy fields, improving communication between the physical and spiritual worlds. When placed on the Third Eye, it supports intuition and meditation. At the Throat Chakra, it removes old programs and allows the soul to express itself again. It reaches past incarnations, conditioning our lives to act in the moment, without old burdens. Turquoise is the perfect stone for finding the truth. It stimulates and harmonizes the throat chakra, facilitating the articulation and transmission of the deepest wisdom. It empowers those who are shy to share their insights, and helps us understand that each of us has something important to contribute to human beings as a whole.