CKC, amethyst is probably one of THE most treasured stones for those who love them and/or use them to help, to heal, and to use for decoration. If you have lots, I suggest you do sell them. Clean them up with pure water, set in the sun and they will glow. EBAY is wonderful for that under "healing stones" or "metaphysical" or "rocks & minerals".
AMETHYST (dark/medium purple) is an extremely powerful and protective stone. A natural tranquilizer, Amethyst blocks geopathic stress and negative environmental energies. Wonderful to use for meditation as it enhances your mental and spiritual awareness. It has very strong healing and cleansing powers. Traditionally it was worn to prevent drunkenness and does have a sobering effect on overindulgence. Amethyst can overcome many addictions and blockages of all kinds. It can calm or stimulate your mind depending on the need. It helps with decision making using common sense and insight and help put decisions into practice.
Amethyst enhances memory and improves motivation. It balances out highs and lows, promoting emotional centering. It relieves physical, emotional and psychological stress or pain. It dispels anger, rage, fear, and anxiety, alleviating sadness or grief and can support you in times of loss helping you come to terms with it. “Physicallyâ€, amethyst boosts the production of hormones, tunes the endocrine system and your metabolism. It can strengthen and clean your elimination organs. Amethyst relieves physical, emotional and psychological pain or stress. It eases headaches and releases tension. It reduces bruising, injury and swelling. It can help with hearing disorders, diseases of the lungs and resp. tract, helps skin conditions (acne). It benefits the intestines regulating the flora, removing parasites and helping with the reabsorption of water (diarrhea/constipation). This stone is wonderful for insomnia or nites when sleep won’t come because your mind won’t quiet. Particularly helpful when one is dealing with a death of someone close and beloved.
