BLOODSTONE- Metaphysical Properties & Information

The Martyr's Gem

Bloodstone, green jasper dotted with bright red spots of iron oxide, was treasured in ancient times and long served as the birthstone for March. This attractive chalcedony quartz is also known as Heliotrope because in ancient times polished stones were described as reflecting the sun: perhaps the appearance of the gem reminded the ancients of the red setting sun reflected in the ocean.

Medieval Christians often used bloodstone to carve scenes of the crucifixion and martyrs, leading it to also be dubbed martyr's stone. The legend of the origin of bloodstone says that it was first formed when some drops of Christ's blood fell and stained some jasper at the foot of the cross. A beautiful example of carved bloodstone with the seal of the German Emperor Rudolf II can be seen at the Louvre museum in Paris.

Even today, finely powdered bloodstone is used as a medicine and aphrodisiac in India.

Though not meant to replace traditional medical treatment, Bloodstone is used to help one become more knowledgeable in the ways of the world.

In the middle Ages, Bloodstone was attributed special powers as the spots were thought to be the blood of Jesus Christ.

In ancient times, Bloodstone was thought to be able to stop hemorrhages with the merest touch.

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NOTE: The metaphysical properties of crystals and stones are beliefs held by many people. Under no circumstances are the metaphysical or healing properties of crystals described here intended to be a medical prescription or procedure. Anyone with a medical condition should continue to seek the proper care of a medical practitioner or health care professional.