Published: 20 Feb 2018

Healing properties of gold

Health benefits of gold

Described as the master healer, it is believed that the yellow metal- Gold has healing properties associated with it. From a scientific point of view, 24 karat pure gold was used in the earlier times, as alloys, people thought would change the healing properties of pure gold and the warm vibrations emitting from it. It goes that if a person placed pure gold on an infection or a sore spot, it was said to help heal the wound faster and at times even control the spread of infection. How? Well, it was considered that gold possessed a warm energy and soothing vibrations that helped the body to relax, further relaxing the blood vessels and ensuring that blood travels through the tissues triggering quicker growth of new cells and replacement of the dead ones. Akin to those who believe meditation relaxes the body and keeps one healthy and rejuvenated.

Acupuncturists used silver and gold needles too. While it was said that gold is warm and stimulating; silver contains a cold, inhibiting factor. Working as an excellent alternative for purification of the body, Gold is believed to act on the emotional system of the human body, stabilize it, help alleviate tension and stress and amplify positivity.

Gold has been used to enhance mental faculties, and in the rejuvenation of the endocrine system. It helps in balancing the right and left brain, and treats conditions associated with autism, dyslexia, epilepsy, and physical coordination.

The energy of gold is subtle yet apparent. It emits an energy which is both receptive and cooperative. And, for all those who wondered why Cleopatra was said to have a radiant skin – It is believed that Queen Cleopatra slept in a gold mask every night. Here is the secret to a radiant skin! Glittering gold does spread its radiance around, won’t you agree?