The Healing Crystals First Aid Manual: A Practical A to Z of Common Ailments and Illnesses and How They Can Be Best Treated with Crystal Therapy

326 Pages·2006·3.55 MB·English

by  Michael Gienger

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The Healing Crystal First Aid Manual
A Practical A to Z of Home Therapies
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A quick guide to Seashells and their healing powers for everyone. FE FIRST AID MANUAL All the important information about 430 healing gemstones in a neat
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to put into practice. Included for your easy reference are photo- R work ‘Crystal Power, Crystal Healing’, here presents a comprehensive
illnesses with the help of crystal therapy.
graphs of Seashells and relevant descriptions to help you identify directory of all the gemstones currently in use. In a clear, concise and
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them. Most of the Seashells featured can be found on shores all S precise style, with pictures accompanying the text, the author
over the world, and many are available for sale. This colourful Based upon on many years of research by the author and his TA A practical A to Z of common ailments and describes the characteristics and healing functions of each crystal.
book will immediately transport you to the beach!
practical experience of crystal therapy, it provides helpful and L Michael Gienger
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Daya Sarai Chocron Healing Crystals
useful advice for using crystals for healing in your own home. I
The Healing Power of Seashells IN with crystal therapy The A - Z Guide to 430 Gemstones
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This book is not intended as a substitute for seeing your doctor G
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and use in therapy and healing of stones, crystals and gems – healing crystals. The techniques have been developed and
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EARTHDANCER Crystal Massage for Health and Healing
Andreas Guhr, Jörg Nagler 112 Pages, full colour throughout
Crystal Power: Mythology and History ISBN978-1-84409-077-8
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of Crystals, Stones and Gems
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160 pages, full colour throughout
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leaves. For thousands of years, those seeking advice or want- l
ing to give thanks to Mother Nature have walked the ancient G and the results are truly amazing! It is the first therapy that has
been found to help tinnitus and migraine patients attain perma-
paths into the sacred grove. Because today sacred groves have
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hard to find when we need them, Earthdancer is pleased to n Ricky Welch
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present this tree oracle to bring the tree angels closer to us all Aurum Manus
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once more. r The “Golden Hands” Method of Crystal-based Holistic Massage
Paperback 144 pages
Fred Hageneder, Anne Heng
ISBN978-1-84409-086-0
The Tree Angel Oracle ISBN 978-1-84409-084-6
36 colour cards (95 x 133 mm) plus book, 112 pages
ISBN978-1-84409-078-5
M i c h a e l G i e n g e r
author of CRYSTAL POWER, CRYSTAL HEALING
First Aid_cover+flaps:Hausapo.Cover 17/5/09 15:52 Page 1
Please open flap for Crystal shapes: a summary THE Please open flap for Using Crystals: a summary
HEALING CRYSTAL
The Healing Crystal First Aid Manual
A Practical A to Z of Home Therapies
T
H
A quick guide to Seashells and their healing powers for everyone. FE FIRST AID MANUAL All the important information about 430 healing gemstones in a neat
This ancient Hawaiian wisdom is simple to understand and easy An easy-to-use A-Z guide for treating many common ailments and IH pocket-book! Michael Gienger, known for his popular introductory
to put into practice. Included for your easy reference are photo- R work ‘Crystal Power, Crystal Healing’, here presents a comprehensive
illnesses with the help of crystal therapy.
graphs of Seashells and relevant descriptions to help you identify directory of all the gemstones currently in use. In a clear, concise and
E
them. Most of the Seashells featured can be found on shores all S precise style, with pictures accompanying the text, the author
over the world, and many are available for sale. This colourful Based upon on many years of research by the author and his TA A practical A to Z of common ailments and describes the characteristics and healing functions of each crystal.
book will immediately transport you to the beach!
practical experience of crystal therapy, it provides helpful and L Michael Gienger
A illnesses and how they can be best treated
Daya Sarai Chocron Healing Crystals
useful advice for using crystals for healing in your own home. I
The Healing Power of Seashells IN with crystal therapy The A - Z Guide to 430 Gemstones
Paperback, 96 pages D Paperback, 96 pages
This book is not intended as a substitute for seeing your doctor G
ISBN978-1-84409-068-6 ISBN978-1-84409-067-9
or alternative practitioner, it serves as a complement to their M
C
skills and many will find it indispensable.
This book reveals the long- standing significance, high regard AR This book introduces a spectrum of massage possibilities using
and use in therapy and healing of stones, crystals and gems – healing crystals. The techniques have been developed and
NY
from the earliest civilizations such as Mesopotamia and Ancient refined by experts, and this wisdom is conveyed in simple and
Egypt, through the classical world of Greece and Rome and into S direct language, enhanced by photos. Any interested amateur
U
medieval European cultures. In addition, there is a comprehen- T will be amazed at the wealth of new therapeutic possibilities that
sive Appendix, in which minerals and crystals are listed with their A open up when employing the healing power of crystals.
A
respective mineralogical, historical, astrological and healing
L Michael Gienger
properties. L
EARTHDANCER Crystal Massage for Health and Healing
Andreas Guhr, Jörg Nagler 112 Pages, full colour throughout
Crystal Power: Mythology and History ISBN978-1-84409-077-8
The Mystery, Magic and Healing Properties A FINDHORN PRESS IMPRINT
of Crystals, Stones and Gems
M
160 pages, full colour throughout
ISBN978-1-84409-085-3 ic The heart of the Aurum Manus®therapy is the unique massage
h technique developed by author Ricky Welch. Using warmed oils
a and small spheres of elected crystals, vital points and energy
There are two types of angels: those with wings, and those with
e meridians on the body are stimulated in specific combinations –
leaves. For thousands of years, those seeking advice or want- l
ing to give thanks to Mother Nature have walked the ancient G and the results are truly amazing! It is the first therapy that has
been found to help tinnitus and migraine patients attain perma-
paths into the sacred grove. Because today sacred groves have
i nent relief from their symptoms.
be come scarcer, and venerable old trees in tranquil spots are e
hard to find when we need them, Earthdancer is pleased to n Ricky Welch
g
present this tree oracle to bring the tree angels closer to us all Aurum Manus
e
once more. r The “Golden Hands” Method of Crystal-based Holistic Massage
Paperback 144 pages
Fred Hageneder, Anne Heng
ISBN978-1-84409-086-0
The Tree Angel Oracle ISBN 978-1-84409-084-6
36 colour cards (95 x 133 mm) plus book, 112 pages
ISBN978-1-84409-078-5
M i c h a e l G i e n g e r
author of CRYSTAL POWER, CRYSTAL HEALING
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Using Crystals: a summary Crystal shapes: a summary
Amethyst water after Hildegard von Bingen:Hang a piece of amethyst druse in Raw Crystals
w ater vapour for approx 30 minutes, creating condensation on the crystal, so that the
water drips back into the boiling water. Afterwards, lay the amethyst in water at a
t emperature of circa 45° C, and remove after cooling.
Carrying in one’s pocket:A common application, which is particularly effective if
the crystal is occasionally held in the hand. Raw aggregate Dense aggregate Grainy aggregate Clump
Crystals laid under the pillow/around the bed: encourage special healing effects
while sleeping.
Dual application of essences and crystals:Increasing the effect with simultaneous
internal and external application.
Lens Rosette Sun Octahedron
Ear olives:Longish, oval crystals, which can be placed in the outer part of the ear.
Kristalle Rock crystals
Energetic treatment:Guiding the flow of bodily fluids and the energy flow by laying
conductive crystals on the body, or by moving the crystals, or groups of crystals,
(for example, pieces of amethyst druse) across the body.
Fixing:fixing crystals to the body with sticking plaster.
Cubic Hexagonal Trigonal crystal Tetragonal crystal Generator crystal Herkimer Diamond
Gem essencesand gem water are created through laying crystals in water or
(Garnet Pyrope) (Aquamarine) (Rock crystal) (Zircon)
a lcohol, as well as with special preparations. They serve for taking internally or for
Crystal cluster Druse Druse piece Geode
rubbing in externally.
Healing crystals ointments salves:can be created by mixing gem essences with
an ointment base consisting of one part beeswax and four to five parts jojoba oil (10
drops of essence for 10g ointment base).
Holding in the hand:Application that works via the reflexology zones of the hand.
Holding in the mouth:A strong effect through a localized effect on the mouth and Slice Section Tumbled crystal
mucous membranes, as well as through information transmission via the saliva.
Holding on:Holding healing crystals on certain parts of the body.
Massaging:Moving healing crystals across the skin.
Placing crystals in one’s surroundings:Influencing the atmosphere of a room
with healing crystals; affects certain areas of life.
Polished Pendants Ear-olives
Placing healing crystalsin pockets or clothing.
Placing on the body:placing healing crystals on the body without fixing them.
Preparations with water, wine or oilthrough condensation of water vapour
(see above), placing or simmering crystals in the liquid, serve as a means of internal
Sphere Egg Pyramid Baroque Crystal Set stone
application of healing crystals.
Spending time in a stone circle:sitting or lying in a circle of crystals. Necklaces Decorative/Jewellery
Tying on:tying healing crystals to the body with a bandage.
Wearing:Hanging healing crystals about one’s person in the form of bracelets,
chains, pendants, drilled tumbled stones crystals or jewellery.
Fragments Beads Cabochon Facetted gemstone Doughnut Disc Triangle
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The Healing Crystal First Aid Manual
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THE
HEALING
CRYSTAL
FIRST AID
MANUAL
A practical A to Z of common ailments and
illnesses and how they can be best treated
with crystal therapy
M i c h a e l G i e n g e r
author of CRYSTAL POWER, CRYSTAL HEALING
EARTHDANCER
A FINDHORN PRESS IMPRINT
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Publisher’s note
The information in this volume has been compiled according to the best of our knowledge
and belief, and the healing properties of the crystals have been tested many times over.
Bearing in mind that different people react in different ways, neither the publisher nor the
author can give a guarantee for the effectiveness or safety of use in individual cases. In the
case of serious health problems please consult your doctor or naturopath.
First Edition 2006
Michael Gienger
The Healing Crystal First Aid Manual
This English edition © 2006 Earthdancer Books
English translation © 2006 Bjorn Mieritz
Editing of the translated text by Astrid Mick, Carol Shaw and Stuart Booth.
Originally published in German as Die Heilsteine Hausapotheke
World copyright © Neue Erde GmbH, Saarbruecken, Germany
Original German Text copyright © Michael Gienger 1999
All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reprinted
or reproduced or utilised in any form or by any electronic,
mechanical, or other means, now known or hereafter invented,
including photocopying and recording, or in any information
storage or retrieval system, without permission in writing
from the publisher.
Cover photography: Christopher Cornwell, GB; Ines Blersch
Cover and book design: Dragon Design UK Ltd.
Typeset in Garamond Condensed
Printed and bound in Hong Kong
ISBN 978-1-84409-084-6
Published by Earthdancer Books, an imprint of:
Findhorn Press, 305a The Park, Forres IV36 3TE, Scottland.
www.earthdancerbooks.com
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Dedication
This book is dedicated to all of those whose contributions
and experience have made possible its publication.
Bernhard Bruder Elke Lißner
Wolfgang Dei Ingrid Melcher
Petra Endres Inge Moser
Erwin Engelhardt Andrea Müller
Erik Fey Gabriele Neugebauer
Dagmar Fleck Walter Panter
Rainer Fromm Ursula Pantze
Monika Grundmann Gudrun Peukert
Walter von Holst Petra Pick
Klaus Hüser Francoise Schwab
Annette Jakobi Rainer Strebel
Dieter Jakobi Birgitta Zerluth
Ulla Lietmeyer Michelle Zeuner-Mayer
It is also my way of thanking all involved and repaying
all the generous help and support I had from them
d uring its research and writing.
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Contents
Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Part 1 An Introduction to Crystal Healing
The Art of Crystal Healing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Methodology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Using this Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Practical Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Cleansing and Recharging Crystals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Self-treatment – or Professional Help? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Part 2 Practical Crystal Healing
The A to Z of Crystal First Aid . . . . . . . . . .34 Bites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Abscesses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Bladder Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Abrasions, Scrapes and Grazes . . . . . . . .36 Bleeding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Acidification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Blisters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Acne . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Bloatedness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Allergies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Blood Circulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Ametropia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Blood Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Arm and Leg Pains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 Borellia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Arteriosclerosis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 Breast-feeding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Asthma . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 Broken Bones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Athlete’s Foot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 Bruising . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Back Pain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 Bronchitis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Bedsores . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 Burns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Bed Wetting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Cancer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 Gall Bladder and Gallstones . . . . . . . . .113
Cataracts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 Ganglia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116
Cellulite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 Glaucoma . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118
Childbirth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72 Goitre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
Circulation Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74 Graves Disease . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
Colds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 Grazes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
Cold Feet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78 Grief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
Concentration Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . .79 Growing Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121
Constipation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80 Gout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123
Conjunctivitis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82 Gum Disease . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125
Contusions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83 Haemorrhoids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126
Coughs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84 Hay Fever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126
Cramp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85 Headaches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128
Cuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85 Head Colds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130
Cysts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86 Hearing Loss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131
Dandruff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87 Hearing Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132
Defective Vision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87 Heartburn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133
Depression . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87 Heart Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134
Dermatitis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89 Herpes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137
Detoxification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91 Hoarseness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138
Diabetes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Homesickness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138
Diarrhoea . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95 Housemaid’s Knee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141
Ear Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96 Hyperactivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141
Energy Loss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97 Hypermetropia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150
Eye Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97 Iodine Deficiency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150
Eye Strain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102 Immune System Health . . . . . . . . . . . . .150
Fatigue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102 Impotence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152
Fear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104 Indigestion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153
Fertility Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105 Inflammation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153
Fever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107 Influenza . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .154
Financial Worries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109 Insect Bites and Stings . . . . . . . . . . . . . .154
Flu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109 Intestinal Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .156
Foot Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111 Iron Deficiency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .163
Forgetfulness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112 Itching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .164
Fungal Infections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112 Joint Pains and Problems . . . . . . . . . . .165
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