They are also said to be useful crystals for women to use to help any issues related to reproduction and the menstrual cycle, including menstrual disorders. This is a helpful stone for healers to use on days when you have perhaps done to much and need to pick up and replenish your energy. They are known to increase peace and harmony and boost emotional healing, and are helpful to assist absent-mindedness or the inability to recall details of things. They are known to assist headaches and may help to relieve the discomfort and and pain related to physical issues of the spine.ĭue to the inclusion of Hematite in them, they may also assist health problems related to the blood and may assist inflammation. The crystal properties of Black Amethyst makes them excellent healing stones, that help rejuvenate your entire system.
indicates this entry was also found in Smith's Bible DictionaryĮaston, Matthew George. indicates this entry was also found in Nave's Topical Bible Easton M.A., D.D., Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Third Edition, It is found in Persia and India, also in different parts of Europe. It is a pale-blue crystallized quartz, varying to a dark purple blue. The ancients thought that this stone had the power of dispelling drunkenness in all who wore or touched it, and hence its Greek name formed from a_, "privative," and _methuo, "to get drunk." Its Jewish name, ahlamah', was derived by the rabbins from the Hebrew word halam, "to dream," from its supposed power of causing the wearer to dream. One of the precious stones in the breastplate of the high priest ( Exodus 28:19 39:12 ), and in the foundation of the New Jerusalem ( Revelation 21:20 ). Bible Dictionaries - Easton's Bible Dictionary - Amethyst Amethyst