During a\nsurvey on our Facebook page dedicated to Lithotherapy, to the question \u201cWhat is\nyour favorite stone?\u201d It was labradorite that came in first place, in front of\nthe amethyst. To be sure, the “Labrador Stone” is highly appreciated\nby mineralogists and lithotherapy enthusiasts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This\npopularity is due, among other things, to the beauty of labradorite, with its\nplay of colors in metallic luster dominated by blue, green and gold. But beyond\nits aesthetics, it is a crystal with many qualities from the point of view of\ntherapeutic practice. Let’s discover in this article the properties and virtues\nof this powerful healing stone…<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mineralogical properties of labradorite<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Labradorite\nis a mineral from the group of silicates, a subgroup of tectosilicates, of the\nplagioclase feldspar family. It is found primarily in Canada, but also in the\nUnited States, Finland, France, Madagascar, Russia and Ukraine. Its crystalline\nsystem is triclinic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Etymology and meaning of the name\n“labradorite”<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The name\nLabradorite comes from the name of the area where it was discovered in 1770: Labrador,\nCanada. Rom\u00e9 de L’Isle describes it as “Labrador Stone” in 1783,\nwhich is the very meaning of “labradorite”, the suffix ” -ite\n” from ancient Greek -it\u00eas, “mineral” and labrador indicating\nthe origin of this mineral.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The virtues of labradorite against physical ailments<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Labradorite\nis used to balance disorders related to the digestive system, as well as\nhormonal and menstrual disorders. It is also effective in stimulating the\nmuscular system and blood circulation, as well as in the treatment of certain\ninflammatory diseases, such as rheumatism or gout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Great fatigue<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n By the\nenergy it brings, labradorite can recover from fatigue, whether physical or\nintellectual.Take the stone in hand and focus on the energy it gives you to\nregain strength and tone. If you suffer from chronic fatigue, wear a\nlabradorite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Emphysema<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n If you have\nemphysema, carry a labradorite on your chest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Migraines and headaches<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n To lessen\nthe headaches, you can gently rub a labradorite on your forehead and aching\nareas, while refreshing the stone in a bowl of water if you notice that it is\nheating up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Warts<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n You can use\nlabradorite to help you get rid of warts by gently rubbing the stone on the\naffected parts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Psychic and psychological virtues of labradorite<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Stabilizer\nof the mood<\/p>\n\n\n\n Against the\nswings of mood, labradorite is all advised. It is a stone that brings balance\nand consistency in feelings. It helps to overcome stress and feelings of anxiety,\nand promotes intellect, inspiration and intuition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For healing by laying on of hands<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Labradorite\nis a powerful stone, intimately linked to the chakra of the hand that allows\ndeep activation.For this reason; healers who heal with their hands should use\nit daily to activate their chakra with their hands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Protection stone<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Labradorite\nis an excellent protective stone against psychic energies and negative\nthoughts. It forms a barrier of protection against mental pollution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Mental sharpness, creativity and problem solving<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n By allowing\nus to preserve ourselves from mental pollution, labradorite promotes clarity of\nthought and mental acuity. It is a\nbeneficial stone for helping professionals, but also for artists by stimulating\ninspiration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n