Crystals are more than just pretty rocks, they have been used for centuries for healing. They are said to boost the immune system, promote mental clarity and provide emotional support and grounding. Adding gemstone essences to your wellness toolkit can help you heal on all levels, says expert Suzanne Monroe, founder of The International Association of Wellness Professionals. These liquid tinctures are created by infusing pure water with specific crystals and stones, which then transmit their vibrational frequencies into the water to heal physical, emotional and spiritual imbalances. They also resonate especially well with the chakras and corresponding endocrine glands of the body, making them effective for supporting the entire energy anatomy.
The process of preparing these tinctures is both ancient and modern. The ancient part of the process is based on an ancient science that uses the geometry of the stone’s exterior to reflect its inner order, while the modern part involves using advanced technology to transfer energetic frequencies into the water.
In essence, the gemstones are “connected” to the pure water with a special process of soaking in a cleansed glass bowl. The stones are soaked for a specific period of time to allow them to release their vibrational frequencies into the water. The process is often done outdoors in a natural setting with plants, flowers and rocks and may involve the use of a crystal grid to transfer even more beneficial energies into the water. Some people even travel to sacred sites for this purpose.
After the stones are soaked, they are removed from the water and transferred into a glass bottle. This process is usually performed in sunlight but some practitioners use moonlight for a more enhanced and powerful effect. The first, or Mother, essence is then made. This process takes between one to two weeks to produce a high-quality crystal essence.
The result of this process is a pure liquid that can be taken by mouth or added to baths. It’s best to start by choosing an essence that reflects your most immediate health or wellness goal, such as increasing serenity, and then choose additional ones based on the desired outcomes you wish to achieve. There are many ways to use gem essences: Place a single piece of a stone, such as amethyst, under your pillow to ease insomnia; create a stone circle and lie down inside it to experience subtle emotional or physical changes; add a few drops to distilled water and drink daily for a long-term healing remedy; and even sprinkle a few drops around the home to cleanse the space.
Some of the gem essences we use include Amethyst for spiritual growth, Citrine to activate and energize the solar plexus, Rose Quartz to foster loving relationships and ametrine for healing the inner child. All are available for purchase in our shop.