The gemstone hematite is said to bring inner peace and dissolve negative energy into love.  Hematite has been used for centuries as an alternative form of healing and its history dates back to ancient Egypt when the stone was used to stop blood flow and remove poisons from the body. The iron content in magnetic hematite is said to cure blood pressure disorders and kidney problems and to be effective in healing pain by maintaining the charge of nerve cells. Magnetic hematite will also regulate the blood flow in the body and is beneficial in curing and relieving headaches and anemia. Additional physical benefits include relief from cramps, spinal problems and fractured bones.

According to “The Handbook of Chakra Healing,” hematite will balance and activate the root chakra. A healthy root chakra is important in maintaining life energy, endurance, rhythm and connection to nature. Signs of an imbalanced root chakra are lack of self control and self-centered behavior.

Hematite is known as the “stress stone.”  The stone will help your thoughts to be more focused, balanced and clear, aiding in communication and self esteem.

It is believed that hematite’s metaphysical properties hold the power to offer support for your hopes, dreams, wishes, and desires. Hematite encourages you to “reach for the sun” and to remind you that the only thing standing in your way is yourself. It is also said to have the ability to balance the energies that exist between the mind, body and spirit, creating harmony within yourself and all around you.