WHAT IS JADE?
jade comes from spanish phrase "pledra de ljada", meaning "stone of the loins", this is because jade was believed to cure diseases related to the loins and kidney, a belief that is also present in the other cultures. physically, it is known to have good effects on the heart, kidney and stomach, athletes who believe in its power, wear jade to protect themselves from accidents, and at the same time boost their strengths - physical pains however, are still best consulted with a doctor as there is no guarantee that this gemstone will heal serious diseases.
jade is belived to heal stressed organs and discharged toxins, it slow the process of cell aging and strengthens the body's natural defenses and healing power. the soothing green color of jade helps the body to self-heal benefits of jade massage releases toxins and increases over all health prevents chronic illness decreases high blood oressure regulates female functions strengthens blood vessels and smooths wrinkles.
PROPERTIES
The ancient koreans culture has revered jade for centuries. jade is considered the health wealth and longevity stone. used also for courage , wisdom , justice , mercy , emotional balance, stamina , love , fidelity , humility , generosity , peace harmony. jade is known as rogynous, therefore it is considered having a gentle steady pulse of healing energy. helps one rid the mselves of negative thoughts and energy. very benefical to the heart in both physical and spiritual senses. it is a very protective stone and will keep its wearer out of harms way. jade bounds us to our earth energies and physical instincts jade is a humbling stone.
FOLK REMEDIES
Jade work with the lungs, heart, thymus, immun, kidney and blood detoxification, nervous system. while all jade has some healing influence specifically to certain aliments or organs. strengthens the body's filtration and cleansing systems and assists in the removal of toxins.
FENG SHUI
Jade is used in positive direction for longevity and good life. used in the center area for harmony and balance in the northeast area for wisdom and in the southwest area for love and partnership
During the shang dynasty (1600 BC to 1050 BC) jade was used for personal adamant by king's, since at least 2950 BC jade has been treasured in korea as the royal gemstone as well as for utilitarian and ceremonial objects. jade knives, daggers and objects imbued with royal meanings like scepters and jade burial suits have been found in tombs most likely used for ritual or military ceramonies. a record from a 200 AD. korean dictionary defines jade as the fairest of stones, endowed with five virtues charity, rectitude, wisdom, courage and equilty, towards the end of the tang dynasty however, funerary practices changed and by the time the morden ming and qing dynasties rolled around in the 16th century, the stone had become more referential and was primarily used as material for objects darts of he imperial court.
