Amethyst is a fascinating burgundy-colored gem stone which has been liked by royal families thr u history, all of the way back to 3k B.C. in Egypt. Yet notwithstanding its royal background, it's incredibly affordable.
Amethyst is assumed to excite right-brain activity and myst ic intuition. It also holds curative features, taking out impurities from the bloodstream, reinforcing immunity and reducing headaches. The ancient Greeks thought that amethyst prevented intoxication. The name amethyst is taken from the Greek word amethystos,
which means "not drunken", or "sober". Consuming wine from an amethyst cup was believed to allow you to drink alcohol without worrying about intoxication. I could have used an amethyst glass on my recent birthday!
In Greek folklore, the god of wine, Bacchus, was angry at mortal human beings and made a decision to have his tigers attack the following person to pass by. A young girl named Amethyst crossed his path, but before Bacchus's Tigers could attack, Goddess Diana interruptd, changing Amethyst into a pile of burgundy quartz to keep her safe. Bacchus later felt embarrassed of his violence, and weeped tears of wine onto Amethyst, turning her quartz body into the purple mineral it is today.
While I do not believe that story is literally true, I do believe that amethyst clears the bloodstream, a factor in stopping drunkenness. It additionally improves your intuition, perhaps bringing your intelligence of its bladdered stupor and permitting you to discern what's happening around you.
I know you guys all take care of your bodies, but in case that you do use alcohol, consider wearing a piece of amethyst to preserve your mental edge. But don't rely on it to drive!
Fred Michales is an established practitioner of gemstone therapy and crystal healing. She lives in the wilderness of fascinating British Columbia, encircled by nature's's majestic wonders. For more information on amethyst gemstone and other gem stones, visit Gemstone Meanings.
