Healing and Hypnotherapy Volume 4, Issue - 3, 1 September 2019 | Page 27

BLOOD STONE
BLOOD STONE, known in antiquity as Heliotrope, the Sun Stone. From the
Greek helios, meaning “sun,” and trepein, “to attract,” Heliotrope signified
“sun-turning,” and legends were attributed to this stone for the belief that
when placed in the rays of the setting sun, or immersed in water, it turned the
reflection of the sun to blood-red. Its use for healing, and its connection to
blood and detoxification of the organs, dates back five thousand years to
Mesopotamia. In many cultures, Heliotrope was dipped in cold water and
placed on the body to aid circulation and transfer the power of the sun to
prevent injury or disease, stop the flow of blood, or cure any wound. Its
coagulant effect was renowned, and for this reason, ancient warriors often
carried Heliotrope as an amulet of protection and courage, as well as its
practical applications. Ground, powdered, and mixed with honey, it was used
to cure tumors, draw out snake venom and staunch hemorrhages. It was said
to clear putrefaction of abscesses in a day, and simply looking at the Blood
Stone was believed to prevent eye diseases.
Bloodstone was treasured :
1. as a talisman of good health and long life.
2. is reputed to bring its owner respect, good fortune, riches and fame.
3. It protected one from deception, helped overcome enemies in battle,
4. and secured victory in court and legal matters.
5. It was also believed to have magical properties with the ability to control
the weather by averting lightning,
6. conjuring storms or summoning rain.
7. Bloodstone conferred the gift of prophecy as an “audible oracle” that gave
off sound as a means of guidance or to warn of danger.
8. It could direct spiritual energies to banish negativity and evil.
source: [Fernie, 180-183][Kunz, 60-61][Hall, 84-85][Hall En, 105][Dunwich, 64][Lecouteux, 166]