Red agate is a low-level gemstone that can enhance human immunity, promote blood circulation, strengthen metabolism, improve endocrine, reconcile qi and blood, beautify the skin, and treat insomnia. In addition, red agate is one of the seven treasures of Buddhism. It has been used as an evil spirit and amulet since ancient times, helping to eliminate negative energy such as stress, fatigue, and turbidity.
Effects and functions of red agate
Agate is a kind of gemstone and a common silica mineral. It is basically quartz and has many of the same properties as quartz. In terms of mineralogy, onyx is also a variant of chalcedony. Red agate, the ancient red jade, is divided into eastern red agate and western red agate.
The former refers to the red agate formed by heating the natural iron-containing agate, also known as "red agate", which includes bright red and orange-red; while the latter refers to the natural red agate, among which There are dark red ones and bright red ones. The agates unearthed in ancient China are all western red agates.
Red agate comes in a variety of colors, and often comes in multiple colors. Generally translucent to opaque. Some red agates have water inside, which is called water gall agate. This kind of agate can also make water sounds when shaken, which is very strange. In ancient times, it was called red jade and it was one of the most healing gemstones. The red agate can improve endocrine, strengthen blood circulation, and improve complexion.
The word agate comes from Buddhist scriptures. The original name in Sanskrit is "Asmagabo", which means "agate". It has been a symbol of wealth and nobility since ancient times. People regard agate and pearls as treasures together.