Crystals are often said to have mysterious healing properties for mind, body and soul. From meditation practices to fashion accessories, these crystals emit vibrational frequencies which help promote balance and health.

However, scientific evidence on their efficacy remains scarce; any reported benefits could simply be attributable to placebo effect.

Physical

If you’re in search of crystals to treat specific physical maladies, one study revealed some truth to “the placebo effect.” Volunteers wearing genuine and fake crystals had positive impacts that were comparable to taking antidepressant drugs or practicing relaxation meditation.

Though scientific evidence doesn’t exist to support crystals’ healing properties, Saujani believes anecdotal evidence should not be disregarded.

She notes that crystals may resonate at the same frequency as our bodies, helping our mind and bodies connect on an energetic wavelength level, thus improving sleep and focus. Some stones such as rose quartz may encourage love and self-care while jasper or obsidian may promote balance and calm while strengthening energy and increasing resilience. Finally, red bloodstone stones have long been known for enhancing spiritual grounding – which may explain why many people turn to meditation with crystals during these sessions.

Emotional

Crystals offer various emotional benefits that depend on which stone, its use and your intentions. Purple angelite crystals have long been believed to deepen one’s connection to their higher selves while simultaneously encouraging communication and self-expression. Furthermore, purple angelite has also been said to reduce fear anxiety and rage by turning negative energy into positive vibrations.

Scientific studies have repeatedly disproven crystal healing as pseudoscience, with most believing its benefits due to placebo effects. But Dorow has seen first-hand how beneficial crystals have been in her own life and work, so anecdotal evidence should not be discounted completely.

Crystal meditation and visualization provide the most powerful way to experience their spiritual, mental and emotional benefits. This practice involves placing selected stones in a quiet environment and focusing on their soothing energies. You may also choose to cleanse and charge your crystals by smudging with sage or palo santo or leaving them out in sunlight or moonlight – two helpful cleansing/charging practices.

Mental

Crystal healers swear that different gemstones possess unique energies to address mental health conditions like anxiety. Jade and citrine, said to promote equilibrium and release negative energy respectively, are known as soothing stones for mind relaxation while obsidian and amethyst are said to provide grounding, promote clarity and help alleviate feelings of sadness or confusion.

Jess Benns, founder of Smudge & Co, incorporates crystals into her self-care routine. While she may not fully understand how they function, she finds them helpful for staying grounded and calm.

Although no scientific evidence supports their effects, crystals remain popular and can be used as part of holistic practices like meditation. While they should not replace medical treatments, according to the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health mindfulness meditation may help promote relaxation while potentially alleviating symptoms associated with depression.

Spiritual

Proponents of crystal healing believe that different stones emit specific frequencies which interact with our energy field and chakra points, stimulating certain aspects of healing: for instance amethyst may help heal your intestines while green aventurine helps your heart, while yellow topaz provides mental clarity.

Crystals have long been used as tools to balance and calm the mind, increase self-love and spiritual awareness. While crystals may provide some benefits when used responsibly and alongside professional treatment or advice, crystals should never replace professional treatment or advice; rather they can serve as helpful additions to a healthy lifestyle including diet, exercise, meditation mindfulness feng shui. Selenite can help ease emotional difficulties by creating an overall sense of calm while clearing negative thought patterns while red jasper helps connect people spirituality while encouraging honesty.