Elixirs were originally believed to cure all ills or to give eternal life. Gemstone elixirs are still used for healing purposes today. They are very similar to tonics that are made from herbs and flowers. The vibrations believed to be in gemstones are used to heal the root of various illnesses in the body.
History
Originally, the term 'elixir' came from alchemists. Elixirs were not always in liquid form. Many of the earlier alchemist elixirs are described as powders. One of the first and most famous elixirs is the 'Elixir of Life'. It was believed to be in the possession of Alchemists and Kabbalists in Medieval Europe. Many tales and stories in history center around this belief. There are also some that believe the Elixir of Life is water since it is necessary for life to exist, and all organic matter is largely comprised of water.
Gems
Each gemstone has specific properties it can add to an elixir. They can be used singularly or mixed with other stones. The most common way of making an elixir from gemstones is to let them soak in distilled water in the sunlight for an hour or more. The stone is then removed and a preservative is added to the resulting elixir for storage. In the 13th and 14th century, finely crushed gemstones were mixed with water and taken internally in China and India. They were very expensive, and are not as common today. A few of the energy vibrations derived from stones include using citrine to amplify the mind and amethyst for curing just about any illness.
Dangers
It is dangerous to use stones for elixirs if they contain copper, lead, arsenic, aluminum, cadmium, mercury, barium, zinc or other substances that are poisonous. Stones such as amazonite, azurite, peacock ore and lapis lazuli contain copper. Emerald, garnet, iolite and labradorite all contain aluminum. Amber and quartz may contain toxic dust. Magnetite contains a large amount of iron, and galenite, vanadanite, and angelite all contain lead. All of these stones and others with similar substances in them can be toxic if taken internally. Most green and blue stones are going to be unsafe because they contain copper. Metallic-looking stones should also be avoided. Stones like cinnabar, which contain mercury, are even toxic to touch.
Use
Typically, a few drops of an elixir is used by putting it under the tongue. Drops of the elixir can also be added to beverages such as tea. However, elixirs are used in a variety of ways outside of being used internally. They can be rubbed into the pulse points on the body like a perfume, or sometimes they are rubbed into the chakra points. Chakras are believed to be energy centers located in the body in some Hindu religions. They are also used on the aura, or energy layers that surround the physical body. Elixirs are often added to bath water. They can also be sprayed in the home to change a room's energy. Elixirs are useful for watering and adding energy to plants, as well.
Method
Meditation is often used during both the use and making of elixirs. It is recommended that a calm emotional state be achieved because it is believed strong emotional states can affect the energy of the elixir, which affects its healing power. Clean water that has been distilled or boiled is also used for making elixirs. Once the elixir is done, the stones are removed with a spoon to avoid direct physical contact with either the stones or the water so that they don't absorb other energies. Alcohol or vinegar is used to preserve the elixir. The alcohol used must be at least 40 percent to be considered a preservative. The finished elixir is stored in a dark glass container to prevent it from degrading under light exposure.
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