Shape variations of the healing stones in traditional Chinese medicine
Forms of healing stones
In traditional Chinese medicine, the nature of the effects of a healing stone is determined by various factors. These are essentially: color, crystal structure, origin, mineral class, trace elements and the shape of the stone. The most common healing stone forms, their effects and applications are shown below.
Rough stones
- Natural
- Intense energy
- Use: flatterers, meditation, commuting, hanging up, gemstone water, improving the room climate
Crystal groups, drusen, almonds
- Several intergrown crystals result in a crystal group
- A former cavity that is incompletely filled with a group of crystals is called a druse
- A cavity completely filled with a group of crystals is called an almond
- Uses: charging other gemstones, improving the indoor climate
Crystals
- Highly energetic
- Output of the energy via the tip
- Use: mainly acupressure and application to the body
Gemstones
- Uses: acupressure, gemstone water, meditative and decorative element
Bullets
- Uniform radiation of energy from all sides
- Positive influence on the body and mind
- Use: massage, meditation, jewelry item
Tumbled stones
- Made from rough stones
- Use: Carry it in your pocket, flatter the hand
Slices and cross sections
- Healing effect depends on the structure of the discs
- Use: Apply to the body
Donuts or pi slices
- Perforated washers
- Use: as jewelry on the wrist or neck, to be placed on the body
