Jade is considered one of the most important symbols of purity and serenity. It is also revered as an ancient symbol of love. The Maoris regard Jade as a stone that brings luck, especially specimens that are dark olive-green in color. The ancient Chinese felt that Jade helps to inspire the mind to make quick and precise decisions. Long associated with the Chinese culture, Jade was actually used by the Central American Mayan civilization hundreds of years before it attained a royal position in the Middle Kingdom.
For almost a thousand years, Jade has been worshiped and ingested for its life-extending powers, as well as venerated by concubines and used in lovemaking for its erotic properties.
It was used for courage, wisdom, justice, mercy, emotional balance, stamina, love, fidelity, humility, generosity, peace, harmony.
Jade is believed to bring good luck, health and fortune, assist during childbirth and protect infants from disease. Very good for relaxation being a health, wealth, longevity stone with a gentle, steady energy.
Jade is believed to be helpful for conditions of the lungs, heart, thymus, immune system, kidneys, and nervous system.
