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Frankincense 

In many old tradition Frankincense has been used as an incense.   Today in some places such as the Middle East, and the horn of Africa frankincense is frequently used as a home fragrance, Somali women use frankincense for their body and hair buy exposing their hair and body to the smoke of the burning raisins.  Frankincense is widely used in gathering and religious ceremony.  In many Mosques Frankincense is used every Friday for the Friday prayer and some mosque use Frankincense everyday.  The Europeans are not familiar with Frankincense as much, however, in Catholic churches Frankincense is used.  In the ancient city of Harar, Ethiopia  burning Frankincense after sunset used to be a widespread tradition, as to bring a feeling to calm and tranquility to one's home.  

How its used:
you place few peaces (one could be sufficient) on a small light charcoal as shown in the picture.

Nowadays Frankincense is widely used is sold as droplets and used for many proclaimed health benefits.  Amongst the benefits stated are the following: Anti-septic, anti-fungal and anti-inflammatory, anti-depressant, anti-microbial and anti-viral, astringent, expectorant, stimulant, carminative, stomachic, anti catarrhal, diaphoretic, vulnerary, anti-spasmodic, immune booster, improves circulation, body tonic.

Uses:

• works as a sedative, for spiritual opening, stimulating thought
• heals wounds (essentially those of a ‘weeping’ nature), protects against infection and promotes healing
• skin diseases (eczema, ringworm, etc.)
• soothes cracked and chapped skin, fades scars and other spots
• used during and before meditation to align energy centers and encourage healing
• used in gum and mouth (ulcer) preparations
• stimulates uterine health and helps to normalize menstruation, relieves contractions or spasms (cramps, aches etc.)
• relieves gas and diarrhea, improves stomach health, treats pyorrhea
• strengthens and activates the immune system, prevents/helps microbial infection (fever, food poisoning, cough, cold, mumps, measles, chicken poxs etc.)
• strengthens the gums’ hold on teeth (contracts skin), firms the scalp’s grip on hair roots
• protects against coughs and colds (viral infections), provides relief from mucus and phlegm, eases congestion, breathing trouble, etc.
• works as a fungicide
• stimulates blood circulation, digestion and nerves, increases sweat to purify body
• And more!

Apatite الأباتيت

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Apatite

الأباتيت

It comes in a beautiful crystal blue like a beautiful tropical water.  

هذا الحجر يأتي في اللون الأزرق الفاتح

Background:

The name comes from the Greek word apate, which means, "to deceive." Apatite was often confused with some of the more valuable gems such as tourmaline, olivine, peridot, topaz and beryl.

Deposits are found in Burma (Myanmar), Brazil, India, Kenya, Madagascar, Mexico, Norway, Sri Lanka, East and South Africa, Spain, Russia (Kola Peninsula), Canada, and the United States. Apatite found in Myanmar can be colorless to light blue. 

The Spanish apatite is often called "asparagus stone" due to its yellowish-green color. 

:خلفية

الاسم يأتي من الكلمة اليونانية apate، وهو ما يعني، "لخداع". وغالبا يختلط تشخيصها الأباتيت مع بعض 
الأحجار الكريمة ذات قيمة أكبر مثل التورمالين، الزبرجد الزيتوني، الزبرجد، توباز والبريل

وتوجد الودائع في بورما (في ميانمار)، والبرازيل، والهند، وكينيا، ومدغشقر، والمكسيك، والنرويج، وسري لانكا وشرق وجنوب أفريقيا، إسبانيا، روسيا (شبه جزيرة كولا)، وكندا، والولايات المتحدة. الأباتيت تم العثور عليه في ميانمار يمكن أن يكون عديم اللون إلى اللون الأزرق الفاتح.

وغالبا ما يطلق على الأباتيت الاسباني "الحجر الهليون" بسبب لونه الأخضر المصفر.

Benefits: 
Apatite is believed to decrease appetite and reduce hunger as well as enhance creativity and learning. It is said that wearing apatite will enhance focus, clarity for concentration, intellect, and  acceptance.

فوائد  

يقال أن الأباتيت يقلل الشهية ويقلل الجوع فضلا عن تعزيز الإبداع والتعلم. و، ويقال أن ارتداء الأباتيت يعزز التركيز، والفكر، والقبول.

Cleaning:

This stone is very sensitive to chemicals, abrasives, heat, acids, and ammonia. Never use a steamer, hot water or ultrasonic cleaners with this gemstone. Use mild soap and room temperature tap water with a soft cloth so you do not scratch the surface or diminish the luster of the gemstone.

:التنظيف

هذا الحجر هو حساس جدا للمواد الكيميائية، المواد الكاشطة، والحرارة، والأحماض، والأمونيا. لا تستخدم باخرةوالماء الساخن أو المنظفات فوق الصوتية مع هذه الأحجار الكريمة. استخدام الماء والصابون الخفيف مع ماء 

الصنبور بقطعة قماش ناعمة حتى لا تخدش السطح أو تقلل من بريق الحجر الكريم.

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Please note: These stated benefits are general claims made and it is not intended to diagnose or treat medical conditions.

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Amertine أمترين

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Amertine/أمترين

Amertine comes in different colors and shades from yellow to orange and from pale lavender to deep purple.

أمترين يأتي في ألوان وظلال مختلفة من اللون الأصفر إلى البرتقالي وشاحب من الخزامى إلى الأرجواني العميق

Background:

Ametrine  was not known until 1980 when it was discovered in Bolivia in South America in the Anahi mines.  This beautiful gemstone is  a combination of amethyst and citrine.  Both Amethyst and citrine are a of Quartz base.  Quartz is found in large quantity and quartz varieties are estimated to be about 12% of the earth is crust.  Amethyst is clear quartz with the presence of manganese while citrine is clear quartz with the presence of iron.

خلفية:

ولم يعرف المترين حتى عام 1980 عندما اكتشف في بوليفيا في أمريكا الجنوبية في مناجم أناهي. هذه الأحجار الكريمة الجميلة هي مزيج من الجمشت والسترين. كلا الجمشت والسترين أنواع من الكوارتز. اصناف الكوارتز متواجدة بكثرة على الأرض  وتقدر أصناف الكوارتز أن تكون حوالي 12٪ من  قشرة الأرض.  الجمشت هو الكوارتز المنغنيز بينما  السترين الكوارتز  مع  الحديد

Benefits Olamitrin
It is believed that Ametrine helps to relieve tension, and achieve tranquility, stimulate creativity, and achieving a balance between the emotional stability and self-confidence. And helps in removing toxins from the body. It is said that Amertine is the perfect balance of properties of amethyst and citrine

فوائد ألامترين 

ويعتقد أن ألامترين يفيد في تخفيف التوتر، وتحقيق السكينة، وتحفيز الإبداع، وتحقيق التوازن بين الاستقرار النفسي والثقة بالنفس. يعتبر   و لإزالة السموم من الجسم.   ويقال أن ألامترين  هو التوازن الكامل للخصائص الجمشت والسترين 

Please note: These stated benefits are general claims made and it is not intended to diagnose or treat medical conditions.

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الفوائد التي تذكر للحجار الكريمة ليس أمراً ثابتاً من الناحية العلميه وليس الغرض منه هو لتشخيص أو علاج الحالات الطبية 

Cleaning:

Since this stone is fairly hard so you can use a steamer and ultrasonic cleaner with it.  This stone may lose color under sunlight.

:التنظيف

.بما أن هذال الحجر قوي الصلابة يمكنكة إستعمال  باخرة ونظافة بالموجات فوق الصوتية معها.

Amethyst الجمشت

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Amethyst....الجمشت

Metaphysical Property Claims:
It has been stated that Amethyst calms the nerves, prevents insomnia and helps one sleep.  Leonardo Da Vinci
once wrote that amethyst holds the power to dissipate evil thoughts and quicken one's intelligence.  This gemstone was also used as simple of peace and unity.  It is thought that it stimulates feeling of calm and tranquility.
Some naturopaths use Amethyst to treat insomia, sugar imbalance and to relieve headaches.  

According to Wikipedia
"Amethyst is a violet variety of quartz often used in jewelry. The name comes from the Ancient Greek ἀ a- ("not") and μέθυστοςmethustos ("intoxicated"), a reference to the belief that the stone protected its owner from drunkenness. The ancient Greeks and Romans wore amethyst and made drinking vessels of it in the belief that it would prevent intoxication. It is one of several forms ofquartz. Amethyst is a semiprecious stone and is the traditional birthstone for February."  
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amethyst

Proper Care:                                                                                                                                             This stone is fairly hard and durable so it can be cleaned using a steamer and ultrasonic cleaner.

حجر الجمشت

مما يذكر في فوائد حجر الجمشت اتالي 

    حجر يهديء الاعصاب ويجلب النوم ويمنع الارق

وقد كتب ليوناردو دافنشي أن الجمشت يبعدل الفكار الشريرة ويزيد في الذكاء. كما أن هذل الحجر الكريم استعمله كرمز لسلام   

ويعتقد أنه يجلب الشعور بالهدوء والسكينة

وكثيرا ما يستخدم الجمشت  لتوفير الشعور العام من التوازن الروحي. فإن بعض  بعض الخبراء بالمداواة الطبيعية  (Naturopathy)

 استخدام الجمشت للمساعدة في علاج الأرق والسكر وتخفيف الصداع

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Please note: These stated benefits are general claims made and it is not intended to diagnose or treat medical conditions.

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الفوائد التي تذكر للحجار الكريمة ليس أمراً ثابتاً من الناحية العلميه وليس الغرض منه هو لتشخيص أو علاج الحالات الطبية 

   

Amber العنبر

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Amber

Metaphysical Benefits:

Amber is thought to help absorb negative energy and to release bright, soothing energy, helping to calm nerves and enliven disposition. The different colors of amber are often used on the chakras with corresponding colors to facilitate opening and cleansing. Yellow amber has been used traditionally by natural healers to alleviate stomach and liver problems. 


All Metaphysical/Healing properties are various claims made by various sources.  This information is not intended to treat varied conditions within one's life.  

Amber is said to help absorb negative energy while releasing soothing energy and calming nerves. Yellow amber has been used by healers to alleviate stomach and liver problems.  Amber has also been used for courage and self confidence.  

Other Benefits:
According to Jabir Salim al-Qahtaniy in an article published in the Saudi Alriyad News paper, Jabir states the following " Effects Amber health: Mankind  uses of amber for the treatment of arthritis and symptoms articular and rheumatism and back pain and migraine and dental pain, asthma, whooping cough, allergy, jaundice and castles (blisters the mouth and tongue) and eczema, abscesses and boils and bleeding heart palpitations and dystocia. Uses syrup amber to stop bleeding and a combination of amber with cold water and Julep against heart palpitations, and a combination of amber with musk useful for jaundice and stomach pains and palpitations. Should differentiate (in Arabic that is) between the amber which is of plant origin and between amber animal  from the whale and that there is no relationship between the two However, by name and amber stone is connected to the name of someone old Arab named "amber" was considered to be the first to discover the amber and realize its advantages..."

Translated paragraph in Arabic
تأثيرات العنبر الصحية على الإنسان: يستخدم العنبر لعلاج التهابات المفاصل والأعراض المفصلية والروماتزم وأوجاع الظهر وداء الشقيقة والآم الأسنان والربو والسعال الديكي والحساسية واليرقان والقلاع (بثور الفم واللسان) والإكزيما والخراجات والدمامل والنزف الدموي وخفقان القلب وعسر الولادة. يستخدم شراب العنبر لوقف النزف الدموي ومزيج العنبر مع الماء البارد والجلاب ضد خفقان القلب، ومزيج العنبر مع المسك نافع لليرقان والآم المعدة والخفقان.ويجب التفريق بين هذا العنبر الذي هو من أصل نباتي وبين العنبر الحيواني الذي يستحصل عليه من الحوت وأنه لا توجد أي علاقة بينهما إلا بالاسم وأن حجر العنبر هو متصل باسم شخص عربي قديم يدعى "عنبر" اعتبر أنه أول من اكتشف الكهرمان وأدرك مزاياه.

How to determine if an Amber is natural:
To find out whether Amber is Natural or has been combined with resin stabilizers place the gem in warm salty water.  synthesized Amber will sink where natural Amber will float.  

If you have dealt or owned and Agate Your feed back is greatly appreciated.  So let me know if you have found any benefits, or if you haven't gained any benefit at all. 

Please note: These stated benefits are general claims made and it is not intended to diagnose or treat medical conditions.

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Amazonite

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Amazonite

Metaphisical Property Claims:
Amazonite is believed to have a calming effect on the nervous system.  It is said to sooth tense and aggravate situations.  Best  worn as a necklace near the heart, it is said that it brings truth, honor, integrity and enhance love to its wearer.

Background:
The name Amazonite comes from Amazon which is an area in Brazil where it was originally discovered.  This stone is associated with granite and quartz and its is also found in  Canada, India, Madagascar, Namibia Russia, Tanzania and USA.

Caring and Cleaning: 
Amazonite is sensitive to chemicals, abrasives, heat, acids, and ammonia.  Amazonite is sensitive to acids, chemicals and abrasives.  Do not use a steamer, hot water or ultrasonic cleaners with this stone.  To avoid diminishing the luster of this stone use room temperature tap water soap for cleaning 

If you have dealt or owned and Agate Your feed back is greatly appreciated.  So let me know if you have found any benefits, or if you haven't gained any benefit at all. 

Please note: These stated benefits are general claims made and it is not intended to diagnose or treat medical conditions.

:يرجى ملاحظة ما يلي

الفوائد التي تذكر للحجار الكريمة ليس أمراً ثابتاً من الناحية العلميه وليس الغرض منه هو لتشخيص أو علاج الحالات الطبية 

Agate العقيق

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Agate

العقيق

 Historically Its believed that At least 3000 years ago, the Egyptians were making seals, rings, and vessels from agate

According to ICA (International Colored Gemstone Association) No gemstone is more creatively striped by Nature than agate, chalcedony quartz that forms in concentric layers in a wide variety of colours and textures. Each individual agate forms by filling a cavity in host rock. As a result, agate is often found as a round nodule, with concentric bands like the rings of a tree trunk. The bands sometimes look like eyes, fanciful scallops, or even a landscape with trees.

Agate comes in different colors including Brown, Red, green, white, colorless, yellow and blue  

Metaphysical Benefits:

Its said to quench thirst and protect against fever. makes one happier, calmer. and more confident.  Also it has been claimed that it adds to one's energy. Some claim that their body joint pain has diminished after wearing it.

Jabir Salim al-Qahtany states in Alriyadh News Paper the following:

There are several varieties of Agate depending on location and  quality. 

The effects of different types of Agate on Health: Agate has frequently been used for the treatment of the following diseases: back pain, muscle spasms, nerve disorders, headaches, including migraine, the bad smell of the mouth and teeth, strengthen the gums and teeth, bleeding gums and tooth decay, and the fragmentation of kidney stones and constipation, and against Frenzy nervous system, lack of appetite for the treatment of persistent abuse of alcoholic beverages. For the treatment of excessive menstruation, Alonzfah vessels, for the treatment of stuttering. No side effects of Agate.

Translated Arabic news article:

وللعقيق عدة أصناف تبعاً لمناطق وجوده وتبعاً لأنواعه وجودته.

تأثيرات أنواع العقيق الصحية على الإنسان: يستخدم العقيق بكثرة لعلاج الأمراض التالية: آلام الظهر، التشنجات العضلية، الاضطرابات العصبية، آلام الرأس ومنها الشقيقة، رائحة الفم والأسنان الكريهة، تقوية اللثة والأسنان، نزيف اللثة وتسوس الأسنان، ولتفتيت حصى الكلى ولحالات الإمساك، وضد الهيجان العصبي، نقص الشهية لعلاج التعاطي المستديم للمشروبات الكحولية. لعلاج فرط الحيض، والأنزفة الدموية، لعلاج التأتأة. لا يوجد أضرار جانبية للعقيق.

If you have dealt or owned and Agate Your feed back is greatly appreciated.  So let me know if you have found any benefits, or if you haven't gained any benefit at all. 

Please note: These stated benefits are general claims made and it is not intended to diagnose or treat medical conditions.

:يرجى ملاحظة ما يلي

الفوائد التي تذكر للحجار الكريمة ليس أمراً ثابتاً من الناحية العلميه وليس الغرض منه هو لتشخيص أو علاج الحالات الطبية