Jade
By admin on Jul. 21, 2008.
‘Jade’ is a name often used for both jadeite and nephrite. Nephrite is quite similar to Jadeite in its healing abilities, but its colors are creamier and less translucent than jadeite. Nevertheless they differ from one another in their chemical composition.
In the time of Spanish conquests, jadeite was a magical stone of Xiuhetecuhtli, the Aztec god of fire. The conquistadores discovered that the clearly green Chalchihuitl, when carried on the skin, offered them protection against kidney diseases. They named the stone ‘piedra de yjada’, or ‘loin stone’. This immediately says something about the way jade was used : as a cure against kidney ailments. Until now, this is still the case.
Jade was highly prized as a remedy by Egyptian healers. American Indians also use jade to heal all ailments associated with the kidneys as well as to aid in childbirth. Because of its beneficial effect on the kidneys, the stone was also known as ‘lapis nephriticus’. And that is where the term ‘nephrite’ came from.
In prehistoric times, it was esteemed rather more for its toughness and many tools and weapons were made of jade because it’s a rather hard stone that doesn’t break rapidly. Axe heads and other tools of jade have been found in archeological sites throughout the world.
In much old cultures jade has always been highly appreciated, but especially in the east, jade is a very important stone. Throughout Asian history, jade has been the most respected and revered stone in the Orient.
When linked to a culture, there is no doubt that jade is the stone which belongs with China, where it has been considered sacred. Much symbolic pictures were made of jade because it embodies the five Confucian virtues of wisdom, justice, compassion, modesty and courage. For this reason, a Buddha made of jade, is a powerful symbol of balance and wisdom !
The Imperial jade with its translucent, radiant green color, is the most precious and most valuable in its type. Imperial jade contains extremely powerful remedial abilities for clearing renal disorders due to its apple – or emerald green coloring.
Jade is the ultimate symbol of calmness and serenity, granting inner peace. It is also a humbling stone which radiates harmony and helps restless and unbalanced people to find and preserve their balance. This, however, only applies to green jade, which is the most common variety of jade.
Other colors of jade are : green - white, green - black, orange, lilac, bluish grey, and rust – colored. The green – black variety is called ‘chloromelanite’, derived from the Greek ‘chloros’ meaning green and ‘melas’ meaning black.
The healing properties of these other types of jade are different for each color. In most cases, only green jade is used.
Other applications are : good for the kidneys, the bladder, strengthens the eyes, well against rheumatism, stomach complaints, well for the digestion and a protecting stone during the pregnancy.
It can be said that from time to time jade is a good stone for almost everyone.
Jade is a stone of the heartchakra and has a beneficial effect on all heart related issues. Carry it especially to remain in balance with yourself because sometimes this can be terribly difficult in our unbalanced world.
Carry a tumbled jade - stone in your pocket, and it will help you in case of negotiations and attract money. Many people in China still carry a small piece of jade in their pocket, and we all know how successful they are …
| keyword | wisdom, balance and justice |
| color | apple green, emerald green (imperial jade) to white and translucent (jadeite) |
| chakra | heart |
| zodiac sign | Libra |
| characteristics | · prosperity · symbol of good luck and long life · attracts money and well being · attracts and enhances love · stone of fidelity and generosity · ideal stone for emotional balance |