Attributes: Emerald is a stone of inspiration and infinite patience. It is a life-affirming stone with great integrity. Emerald keeps a partnership in balance. If it changes color, it is said to signal unfaithfulness.
Healing: Emerald aids recovery after infectious illness. It treats sinuses, lungs, heart, spine, and muscles, and soothes the eyes. It improves vision and has a detoxifying effect on the liver. Emerald was believed to ward off epilepsy. Its green ray can assist healing of malignant conditions.
Application and care: After each application, he stone should be regularly cleansed under running water. Once a month it should be recharged in the sun. It develops its strength particularly in assocation with rock crystal and ruby.
