Discover the properties and benefits of malachite – happiness and health

Do you know about malachite? I often appeal to the properties of this very beautiful green stone. It provides peace and serenity and allows you to better identify negative emotions.

The malachite also has beneficial effects on the human organism : it reduces pain in the body in general and reduces inflammation. This stone represents in a way the balance that we all seek to find in our overworked daily life.

It gives self-confidence and helps to find the resources in us to face life. I will explain to you in more detail its origin and its benefits …

What is malachite?

Malachite belongs to the carbonate family and becomes a semi-precious stone when polished. Its color ranges from pale green to dark green, so it is often confused with emerald and jade.

Its texture varies enormously and makes it a stone with an uneven surface, with more or less significant concretions. Some specimens have star veins highly sought after for their beauty.

It is found in deposits in Australia, the United States, Africa, Russia and even in France, in the Rhône-Alpes region and in the Var. This stone has the particularity of being “soft”: its hardness is 3,5 to 4 out of 10 on the Mohs scale.

This makes it a fairly fragile mineral that must be handled with care and not subjected to excessively intense temperature variations.

The origin of the word malachite

The word “malachite” comes from the Greek “malakos” which means “soft”. It would be a reference to its lack of harshness or perhaps to its “softening” properties on the character of the man.

Another theory leans for the etymology “malak”, “mauve” and “lithos”, “stone”. This name would have been inspired by a flower, the mallow, whose leaf veins are similar to the surface of the stone.

Malachite is associated with the heart chakra and is recommended for the astrological signs Taurus, Scorpio, Libra and Capricorn.

The history of malachite

Malachite has always aroused the fascination of men, who admire the volutes of its surface and its magnificent green shade. As proof, as early as 4000 years before Jesus Christ, it was discovered that this stone was already sought after in deposits.

In ancient Egypt, malachite powder was used both as makeup… and as a medicine against eye infections. The stone evokes life, rebirth and eternal youth and paradise is described as “the realm of malachite”.

She is associated with Hator, goddess of fertility and Thouéris, goddess of motherhood. It adorns the eye of Horus, falcon god, on the pediments of temples because it is supposed to restore vital energy to healers.

The symbolism of malachite

Even symbolic in Roman Antiquity: malachite is associated with Juno, queen of the gods and protector of women, marriage and fertility.

The stone becomes a real lucky charm and is shaped to serve as a talisman for young people. We also lend it an anti-lightning power.

In the Middle Ages, it continued to be used as an amulet, but it was attributed another more surprising property: that of helping to communicate with animals! It also continues to be popular in the field of decoration, sculpture and jewelry.

It’s not just in the West that malachite is popular. In Africa and especially in Laos, it is seen as the representation of the human soul and is a strong protection against the evil power of enemies.

It also calls for the rain which floods the fields and regenerates them.

What are the properties of malachite?

Malachite is renowned for its many beneficial actions on the body and on the mind. Here is the almost exhaustive list of these effects.

The physical benefits of malachite

Malachite has many health benefits.

To calm the pain

It represents the purifying force: this means that it calms various pains, such as cramps, rheumatism, osteoarthritis, hernias but also fractures and sprains.

Because of its calming power, malachite eliminates all the harmful effects of stress (insomnia, anxiety attack, etc.) but also reduces the violence of asthma and epilepsy attacks.

We can add that malachite is beneficial for the heart and for the whole blood system.

To regenerate the body

Malachite is a good anti-inflammatory and antiseptic which calms eye infections, hemorrhoids, tonsillitis or ear infections.

We can also highlight its revitalizing power: the body is regenerated on contact and toxins are more easily eliminated. The immune system is boosted and it is therefore more rare to get sick.

To protect from waves

As we are very surrounded by electronic objects, malachite sets up a kind of protective shield against the waves. It is therefore recommended for those who are addicted to technology and have several cell phones, computers, televisions …

Especially for women

This stone is particularly recommended for women because it encourages fertility, the production of breast milk and reduces pain due to menstruation and childbirth.

The psychological benefits of malachite

She calms the spirits

Malachite represents balance in all things. Its main property is to stimulate positive waves and to ward off negative waves.

It is therefore the ideal stone for those who want to find inner peace and why not even indulge in meditation. It helps those who use it to calm the tumult of their thoughts and emotions and to regain serenity and relaxation.

This is also why adults or children who suffer from anxiety or night terrors are invited to soak up its restful aura.

It helps in introspection

Beyond mental stability, malachite can really help you get to know yourself better and develop your introspection skills.

It unlocks the unconscious traumas that often come from childhood and the inhibitions that prevent one from making the most of one’s emotional, social or professional life.

It gives self-confidence

A real energizer, malachite gives self-confidence to those who use it. It allows you to discover your strengths and assume them without complex or embarrassment. It is therefore an ally of choice when speaking in public or at a decisive meeting, for example.

This stone reassures on its capacities and stimulates the faculty to express itself easily and by having a clear and structured speech. It also promotes creativity, expression and the choice of the right words.

She gives a good balance in her relationships

Malachite also has a very positive effect on romantic relationships. It trains them to feel more compassion and empathy for those close to them and thus to be more understanding.

This is ideal for achieving a better balance and not constantly blaming your partner for nothing.

She brings good luck

Finally, malachite often acts as a lucky talisman because it keeps negative influences away. It is therefore popular with long-term travelers who wish to avoid accidents, bad meetings and other disappointments.

Without going around the world, malachite will protect you against the pitfalls of everyday life, such as arguments, falls or toxic relationships.

How to recharge my malachite?

To keep the properties of its stone intact, it must be recharged from time to time. In the case of malachite, several methods exist and can be combined.

You should know that it is a stone which loses its energy very quickly, so it is important to recharge it very regularly to continue to perceive all the benefits.

To recharge your malachite, let it soak in clear running water, especially not salted. You can also expose it to the sun, but not too long so as not to damage it and rather early in the morning or at the very end of the afternoon.

Lay it on an amethyst or quartz mat or geode to enhance the revitalizing effects.

A final solution is to use a fumigation process: place a stick of incense, sagewood or lighted sandalwood near your malachite.

What other stones to combine malachite with?

Malachite can be combined with other stones to accentuate its properties. Sapphire, a superb blue stone, helps to soothe the wearer of the stone and to promote development and creativity.

Garnet will be an additional ally to drive away negative ideas and regain the joy of living. Chalcedony, this pale blue-mauve stone, alleviates sadness and agate calms anxiety.

They are therefore interesting stones to use in combination with malachite to feel even more the benefits.

How to use malachite?

There are several ways to use malachite depending on the effects you want. To calm inflammation, it should be applied against the part of the body concerned, maintaining it with a bandage if necessary.

If the pain is diffuse throughout the body, place the malachite on your heart as long as possible to act on the associated chakra.

To enjoy its general benefits on your temperament and your mood, wear it as a jewel or slip it in your pocket at all times.

An elixir of malachite

Finally, you can concoct an elixir to concentrate the power of the malachite. To do this, clean your stone well then place it in a sterilized container filled with 30 centiliters of running or distilled water.

Display your preparation outside on a sunny afternoon and wait a few hours: it’s ready! This elixir will eliminate toxins from your body and help it to self-regenerate.

Mixed with lotus oil, it gives you the perfect massage oil for back problems and rheumatism. In case of digestive problems, a glass of malachite elixir ten minutes before the meal will improve your transit.

Be careful, however, to limit its consumption: the abuse of copper that malachite contains can be toxic to the body in high doses.

Conclusion

Malachite is a stone that not only has the advantage of being very beautiful, but also of being truly beneficial for the body and for the mind.

Prized since very ancient times, it was associated with rebirth in ancient Egypt and fertility in all civilizations. It is attributed properties of good luck in Antiquity.

Malachite is very useful for calming ailments of the soul and finding a beautiful inner balance. It inspires peace and harmony in the wearer and helps in introspection.

This stone also has the ability to give self-confidence and help expression and good diction in public.

It has positive effects on health, in particular thanks to its antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a good remedy for various pains and manifestations of stress and anxiety.

It is particularly recommended for women because it ensures that all stages of motherhood go well.

Malachite is effective both worn as a jewel or placed on the heart chakra or pressed against a suffering part of the body. You can also concoct an elixir to best feel all its benefits and for example create a very relaxing massage oil.