Crystal Kit For Anxiety And Stress When Travelling
Whether you are someone who has been suffering from anxiety for a long time or just a person who occasionally experiences stress and anxiety, we can all agree that traveling causes everyone to feel stressed and anxious at some point or another.
Some people take medicine or sedatives to help calm the nerves but if you're someone who can't take medicine or just don't want to take medicine because of the side effects and want to try an alternative, this article may be of help.
Crystals have been used for thousands of years to heal ailments affecting the spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical bodies. In this article, we will discuss a few crystals that you can try carrying with you when you have to travel.
The items mentioned below are not meant to replace medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always go to your doctor or medical professional for any treatment or condition you may have.
Although crystal experts vouch for the crystal's healing abilities, there is currently little scientific data showing the benefits that will be mentioned below. So, take these suggestions with a pinch of salt.
Things To Remember
The information related here comes mainly from the book The Healing Crystal First Aid Manual by Michael Gienger and sites like Crystal Vaults, Healing Crystals for You, and Charms of Light.
In terms of The Healing Crystal First Aid Manual, Geinger suggests that the crystal kits should have a specific amount of crystals with varying purposes. He stresses that all should complement each other so the energies don't amplify or work in a way you don't want them to.
Another thing Geinger wants readers to remember is to pick crystals that can be used for various jobs and ailments, not just one. The last thing he points out is to look for crystals that you may be able to wear, carry on your hand, or attach to your body somehow. Since this is how Geinger advises using the crystals for the most benefit.
Sometimes it is not possible though to find crystals to wear, but it is preferable so the crystals are more manageable.
The Crystal Travel Kit
For the cristal travel kit, Geinger puts together 24 crystals that he deems essential but for this article, we will only be covering 12. And, we will be supplying more information from the other sources mentioned above.
In this article, we will be focusing on crystals and herbs that help with stress and anxiety.
1. Amethyst
Crystal experts and sensitives swear by the stimulating and soothing energies of amethyst that helps the mind and emotions. Often associated with the Crown Chakra, the energy center that gives us access to higher states of consciousness and the Divine, this crystal is said to expand the higher mind.
Amethyst enhances creativity and passion, but also creates an atmosphere of calm, helping create mental peace and tranquility. This crystal helps clear the mind, and keep sit cleared and centered.
Amethyst has also been used as a stone of focus and success when it comes to business endeavors and other projects.
When it comes to the physical healing abilities of amethyst, Michael Geinger, a crystal specialist says that:
"Amethyst helps with abscesses, acne, tired eyes, eye pain, blisters, high blood pressure, intestinal issues, diarrhea, childbirth, hemorrhoids, skincare, yearning, insect bites, itchiness, headaches, melancholy, migraines, neck tension, dermatitis, sleep problems, dandruff, sunburns, temperature sensitivity, sorrow, muscle tension, warts, and bedsores."
- Geinger, The Healing Crystal First Aid Manual
2. Amazonite
Amazonite is said to soothe the spirit and calm the soul. It tempers aggression, tames the irrational, and stills the disquiet. This is especially helpful if you're one to overthink or catastrophize.
Amazonite is known as the Stone of Courage and the Stone of Truth, which helps the wearer move beyond fear of judgment or confrontation, express their thoughts and feelings, and help set strong and clear boundaries both internally and externally.
By urging the mind to seek emotional balance, amazonite helps calm the mind, soothe trauma, block stress, increase self-esteem, alleviate worry and fear. As well as, redirecting anger and irritability into something positive.
In the physical aspect of things, Amazonite is said to protect against electromagnetic pollution, help treat disorders of the nervous system, and blockages in the flow of neural impulses.
This means it can help soothe and balance the nervous system, especially when the person is feeling frazzled.
Other physical uses for amazonite are for alleviating nightmares, and fear, treating herniated discs, depression, bad memory, sore throat, hoarseness, hyperactivity, carpal tunnel, to better liver function, learning problems, tennis elbow, tendon cysts, and growing problems.
3. Aventurine
A difficult thing to break when it comes to anxiety is the bad habits that are created due to anxiety.
Aventurine helps overcome bad habits, dissolve negative traits, and help you see that you have what it takes to handle any situation. Stress and anxiety can often make us feel powerless, which turns into us not wanting to do anything but aventurine can help.
Aventurine is said to help with keeping calm and focused in an event where there are a lot of people, as well as aid in expression and effective communication. It allows one to be less affected by the external, be more in control, lends courage, proved concentration, and help take responsibility for one's life and actions.
In the body, aventurine is said to calm hyperactivity, and help treat conditions like arteriosclerosis, heart problems, nervousness, apoplexy, sleep problems, dandruff, psoriasis, sunburn, heat strokes, stress, and temperature sensitivity.
4. Amber
Unlike other stones or crystals, amber stands out because it is actually a resin that fossilized over time.
Amber is known as a protection stone that draws and dispels negativity in and around the person.
Amber is believed to be a resin of a tree of the pine genus. Because of its relation to the trees and the ground, it is considered a crystal that brings balance and stability, and that encourages patience and flexibility.
The ability of amber to the ground helps it in discharging negative moods, relieving anxiety, stress, and depression. It also stimulates the intellect, improves short-term memory, and enhances understanding of messages from one's past.
On the physical plane, amber is said to help with allergies, stomach pain, intestinal problems, diabetes, gout, limb pain, yearning, itching, carpal tunnel, headache, stomach aches, neck tension, nervousness, rheumatism, thyroid, pregnancy, nausea, constipation, warts, insect bites.
5. Dumortierite
According to Healing Crystals for You, dumortierite teaches you to stand up for yourself and enhances will power. A helpful thing whenever negative thoughts from stress or anxiety bring you down.
In the mental realm, dumortierite assists with mental skills help with the retention of information, and aids in intellectual activities.
Dumortierite is also said to increase patience, enhance one's capacity for self-mastery and help stabilize emotions. Which, as we all know, is one of the main driving forces behind anxiety.
According to Michael Geinger, dumortierite treats fear, stomach pain, intestinal problems, depression, diarrhea, vomiting, gallbladder problems, sore throat, yearning, carpal tunnel, dissatisfaction, nervousness, operations, travel sickness, pregnancy, stress, sorrow, and nausea.
6. Pyrope garnet
Out of all of the crystals in this list, pyrope garnet is the only one that is directly associated with crisis management and support. Whenever we are dealing with stress or anxiety, it seems like everything is a crisis and it's always good to have something to hold on to during those times.
Pyrope garnet is said to relieve anxiety, dissipate awkwardness, promote composure, courage, endurance, productivity, and performance; as well as give power, vitality, and charisma.
If you feel like you're in a slum in life but have no motivation to change, pyrope garnet helps you to strive to improve the quality of your life.
And, like many things, the quality of life can start with changing your health as pyrope garnet is said to help heal bladder problems, blood circulation problems, exhaustion, cold feet, joint pain, tiredness, weakness, muscular weakness, ear problems, pregnancy, sexual problems, numbness, temperature sensitivity, and bedsores.
7. Heliotrope (Bloodstone)
Also called the Sun Stone and Christ's Stone because it was believed that Jesus' blood poured over it he died, heliotrope or bloodstone, is a crystal that helps to ground in the body.
Bloodstone helps the mind by increasing mental clarity, aiding in decision-making, revitalizing the mind from exhaustion, providing a boost for motivation, dispelling confusion, and helping to ease misunderstandings or difficulties with mothers or mothering issues.
In emotional terms, heliotrope provides emotional support by calming the emotional body, nourishing feelings of worth, self-confidence, and self-sufficiency. It also gives guidance to withdraw and the courage to confront; gives strength in new circumstances, and allows one to look at the truth in order to move forward in the most appropriate way.
Bloodstone is said to be good protection against threats or bullying, revitalize the body, stimulate dreaming, heighten intuition and increase creativity.
When it comes to work or projects, heliotrope is said to help take a project from idea to manifestation.
For the physical body, crystal experts say that the bloodstone is good for warding off colds, infections, inflammations, eliminating toxins, staunch blood flow when put in cold water, release varicose veins and hemorrhoids.
Crystal experts, like Geinger, also say that bloodstone helps heal abscesses, arteriosclerosis, enuresis, iron deficiency, heart problems, strengthening of the immune system, otitis, sinus problems, ear problems, apoplexy, synovitis, warts, throat problems, stomach pain, vesicle problems, childbirth, cold and flu, carpal tunnel, nausea, snoring, inflammation, etc.
8. Magnesite
Magnesite is said to relieve stress and anxiety by calming the emotions, grounding the intellect, supporting people that are nervous and fearful, and by emitting soothing and relaxing vibrations to still the mind and quiet it.
This helps you listen to what your heart is trying to tell you.
Magnesite is also said to help you understand yourself, increase joy and happiness, give clarity, stimulate heartfelt love, help with shadow work by supporting the recognition of unconscious thoughts and feelings.
Physically it is said to absorb magnesium in the body, purify and detoxify the cells, assist in the treatment of convulsions by acting as a muscle relaxant.
Other things magnesite is said to help with is with stomach pain and issues, intestinal problems, tired feet, gallbladder problems, childbirth, limb pain, headache, cramps, migraines, neck tension, nervousness, back pain, heartburn, stress, nausea, weight problems (overweight), muscular tension, bruxism, sprain.
9. Malachite
Malachite is known as the Stone of Transformation because of its supporting energies in changing situations and helping with spiritual growth.
Much like many crystals in this list, malachite also absorbs negative energies but it has the particularity that it absorbs from the atmosphere and the body. Protecting the wearer from things like EMF, radiation, and their own negative thoughts.
Many crystal experts, like Crystal Vaults, have stated specific travel issues that malachite helps with. Malachite is said to help protect from and overcome the fear of traveling, travel sickness, help with jetlag, encourage smooth business travel, protect travel on congested highways and protect against accidents.
In relation to the mind and heart, malachite encourages emotional risk-taking, draws out deep feelings, allows you to cut emotional and energetical ties, break patterns, encourage the expression of feelings.
Malachite is also said to help battle depression and anxiety, as well as help heal emotional abuse.
For those that are afraid of confrontation, being seen, or noticed, malachite helps overcome this.
Physically, malachite is said to aid with ailments like stomach pain, vomiting, gallbladder problems, childbirth, cramps, liver function, menstrual problems, rheumatism, high blood pressure, epilepsy, osteoarthritis, sexual pain, and it is considered a diuretic stone.
Malachite is toxic and you should avoid breathing its dust or consuming it in any way. Experts say that it should only be used in its polished form. To use this stone it is advised to be placed on the body with a small cloth under it to keep it from touching the skin.
10. Rhodonite
Rhodonite is hailed as an emotional healer. When it comes to anxiety this stone works on a few things.
Rhodonite is said to center people during stressful times, dispel anxiety, promote calm, ameliorate panic, balance emotions, help eliminate confusion and doubt; as well as increase self-esteem, self-assurance, and confidence. It also helps overcome fear, which is a central emotion in anxiety.
Other things that rhodonite is said to do is nurture feelings of love, help process and dispel emotional pain, clear wounds of the past; and, release abusive and self-destructive behaviors, feelings of hatred, anger, or resentment.
Rhodonite is said to help heal physical ailments such as lip herpes, pain, cuts, shock, abrasions, burns, wound healing, pyorrhea, acne, stomach problems, leg ulcers, blisters, muscle tension, insect bites, headaches, muscle weakness, nasal bleeding, scars, ear problems, operations, etc.
11. Turquoise
Another calming stone, turquoise deals mostly with tempering emotions.
Turquoise is used for restoring calm, tempering excesses, relieving stress, neutralizing extremes, overcome conflict, deal with rage, moderate aggressiveness, give emotional balance, control and equilibrium.
Turquoise also helps in dealing with stress and overcoming anxiety by facilitating adaptation, flexibility, greater openness to situations, helping gain new perspectives, helping to grow inner strength, and reducing irritability.
It is traditionally used for body ailments such as asthma, stomach pain, carpal tunnel, ear problems, protection, rheumatism, heartburn, nausea, and acidification.
12. Black tourmaline
Black tourmaline, like many other black crystals, is associated with purification and cleansing.
In this case, black tourmaline is said to cleanse negative thoughts, anxieties, anger, or feelings of unworthiness. Crystal experts say that it may help with obsessive or compulsive behaviors and relinquishing chronic worry.
It helps with grounding whenever you feel you have low levels of energy and enthusiasm, as well as whenever you feel disconnected from reality and up in the air.
Black Tourmaline cleanses these negative energies by giving you the ability to see the world objectively, rationally, and neutrally; inspiring positivity and creativity.
In terms of the physical body, crystal experts say that black tourmaline helps with healing eye diseases, blisters, childbirth, hyperactivity, neck tension, scars, uncontrollable squinting, visual weakness, numbness, temperature sensitivity, sorrows, burns, muscular tension, growing problems.
Do the research and learn which crystals are best for you. Do you want them for physical, emotional, mental, or spiritual purposes? Do you want them for all of the above?
What do you need? Think about this and look at which is the best for you. Soon enough you'll have created your own crystal kit. You can also lookup pre-made crystal kits online or in your favorite crystal shop.