Dark Green Bloodstone Meaning – Benefits and Powers

Dark green bloodstone, also known as Heliotrope, belongs to the Jasper group of gemstones. Jasper is essentially an aggregate of microcrystalline quartz and it is opaque. Also called the sun stone, it has blood red spots in the middle of the predominant dark green. Bloodstone is the birthstone for the month of March and also for the zodiac sign Aries.

Given its history connected to ancient Egyptians, Greeks and also Christianity, dark green bloodstone meaning is a topic of interest for many. I am hoping to cover as many aspects of this stone meaning in the article along with a little bit of its fascinating history.

History of Dark Green Bloodstone

Greeks called this stone as “Heliotrope” which means “the turning of the sun”.  This is due to the fact that bloodstone was believed to have this amazing effect where it turns suns reflection from the standard yellow hue to a blood-red when placed in water or under the rays of the setting sun.

One phenomenal fact about blood stone is that, an old Greek document of Egyptian magic called “The Leyden Papyrus” contains the following paragraph about bloodstone.

“The world has no greater thing; if anyone has this with him, he will be given whatever he asks for. It also assuages the wrath of kings and despots, and whatever the wearer says will be believed. Whoever bears this stone, which is a gem, and pronounces the name engraved upon it, will find all doors open while bonds and stone walls will be rent asunder.””

Another widely known story about dark green bloodstone is that it was formed when the blood of the crucified Jesus fell to the dark green earth. A variation of this belief is, the blood from a spear wound of Jesus fell on to a green jasper and formed this green bloodstone.

With this interesting history behind it, let’s move into the dark green bloodstone meanings and healing powers.

Dark Green Bloodstone Meaning

Since there are many benefits and powers of the mystic stone, I will discuss dark green bloodstone meaning under three section.

1. Emotional Benefits
2. Physical Healing Powers
3. Chakra Healing and Balancing Energies.

Let’s discuss these one by one.

1.     Emotional Benefits of Dark Green Bloodstone

The stone. When carrying or wearing, it is an amulet against bullying, blackmailing and threats. It acts the same way even if you are facing issues with someone at work who is doing things against you. It will give courage to face bullies strongly and guidance to withdraw when necessary.

Due to this powers of the stone, some advice parents to sew a bloodstone to the jacket of the kid if he/she is bullied in school.

Stone also helps to adjust to new environments and circumstances. Stone gives you emotional support in such occasions and also when going through traumatic situations.

If you feel as if you keep getting knocked off in life, this stone will provide you the emotional support to carry on with courage.

Wearing or carrying clears the mind which helps to think clearly and make right decisions. Stone also rejuvenates the exhausted mind and body and provides that mental push. It also increase the energy level and stamina when comes to physical activities.  The stone is therefore used for the recovery after an injury, illness, fatigue or tiredness.

Stone is good when you are emotionally overwhelmed as well. Bloodstone helps you to become emotionally stronger and face issues with determination.

Bloodstone increases intuition and creativity. Hence it helps a new project from the ideas stage all the way to successful conclusion.

2.     Physical Healing Powers of Dark Green Bloodstone

( Note – Information here should not be used as an alternative to professional medical advice)

Bloodstone can be used as a purifying stone to cleanse blood, kidneys, bladder, spleen and intestines as it neutralizes and removes harmful substances in the body. Blood purifying property is vital in treating blood related illnesses. In general, it is good for all organs as it helps proper blood circulation.

Immune system is also stimulated by bloodstone and used against infections, flu, colds and swellings.

As bloodstone stimulates proper balance of hormones and also nutrient-rich blood, it is considered as a great stone during pregnancy.   Bloodstone is also believed to relive PMS related issues, disorders in menstruation and also stabilization hormones during menopause.

Bloodstone is used to relieve lower back pains and insect bites and bloodstone water ( soak the stone overnight in demineralized water) is used to overcome pains of varicose veins and piles.

3.     Chakra healing and Balancing Energies

Chakra healing is another important and unique aspect of dark green bloodstone meaning as it activates both heart and root chakra (root chakra is located at the bottom of the spine). The red in these dark green bloodstone act as the root chakra activator and the green acts as the heart chakra activator.

Bloodstone is used to re-align lower chakras with the heart and encourages balancing of the total body. This essentially helps to remove and distress and nervousness connected with the imbalance of these energies

Root chakra is the foundation for both physical and spiritual energies of the body. Lack of enthusiasm. Low physical energy level and lethargy are some symptoms of physical energy imbalance. When spiritually imbalance, one feels disconnected from the world. Red in the bloodstone is used to balance the root chakra and bring back physical energy and to make one feel secure and power inside.

Heart chakra is the one which controls what we accept and reject from the external world and in effect how we deal with the environment.  When this is imbalanced, we may find ourselves under reactive or over reactive. A balanced heart chakra makes it easier to understand the emotions and hence manage our responses to external stimuli appropriately.

Final Thoughts

As a stone with a mystic history filled with beliefs, dark green bloodstone meaning is indeed a very interesting topic for gemstone and jewelry lovers. With the rare color combination of dark green and blood red, it certainly has a very unique beauty as well.

I believe I managed to cover the topic of the article reasonably well and hope you liked it. I will be delighted to hear your thoughts and please let me know if you have any questions also.

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