Hematite is a stone that is particularly useful for grounding and protecting. It has strong yang presence and balances the meridians, equalizing the yin. Used during out of body journeying, it ground the soul to the body.  It dissolves negative energy and helps to prevent negative energies from entering, restoring peace and harmony to the body.

It is a strong stone that supports those who are timid by boosting self esteem and enhancing the ability to get through harsh situations and times. It instructs in confidence and enhances will power. It is very useful in overcoming addictions – food, drugs, smoking, and form of overindulgence. It also helps you to come to terms with the mistakes you have made and view them as learning experiences rather than a loss. It stimulates concentration and memory. It is good for the study of mathematics.

In healing, it aids circulatory problems and conditions of the blood like anemia. It cleanses the blood and aids in regeneration of tissue. It treats leg cramps, anxiety, and insomnia.