Bloodstone is an excellent blood cleanser and a powerful healer. It is an excellent grounding and protecting stone. It gives courage and teaches how to avoid dangerous situations by strategic withdrawal and flexibility. Bloodstone encourages selflessness, idealism and aids the recognition that chaos precedes transformation. It reduces irritability, aggressiveness and impatience.
It stimulates the flow of lymph and the metabolic processes, revitalizes and reenergizes when body and mind are exhausted, purifies blood, detoxifies the liver, intestines, kidneys, spleen and bladder. It reduces the formation of puss and neutralizes over acidification. It is known to be helpful in cases of leukemia as it supports the blood and removes the toxins. It is a good stone for cold weather as it invigorates and stimulates the energy in the whole body. It should be worn continually for good health. Place in a bowl of water beside the bed to ensure peaceful sleep.