Bloodstone is a gemstone of strength, courage, purification, and vitality.  Bloodstone is a stone of noble sacrifice and the red coloring has been said to be drops of Christ's blood.  Bloodstone is a healer for all types of blood and bone marrow ailments, in addition to healing female hormonal imbalances.  Another name for bloodstone is Heliotrope, which is a Greek word meaning "sun turning." The Greeks thought that a stone placed in a bucket of water would make the reflection of the sun red.  Bloodstone is technically a green jasper with flecks of red throughout due to iron oxide in the stone.  For a full night's sleep, place bloodstone beside your bed at night. To prevent problems with childbirth, wear bloodstone on your arm or thigh. Placing a bloodstone gem on your desk will increase creativity and motivation. To relieve menstrual cramps, place bloodstone on your abdomen.

Energy:  Strength, courage, purification, vitality

Element:  Earth

Birthstone:  March

Chakra:  Root

Source:  Australia, Brazil, China, Czech Republic, Russia, India

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