This pocket pharmacy for common ailments focuses on just twelve stones that cover a wide range of applications. The guide shows you how to identify the right stone for every ailment, from allergies to toothache. This is your own home pharmacy in portable, pocket form. Divided into twelve chapters, one for each stone, the guide explains many illnesses and complaints in clear, concise, understandable language and suggests the appropriate stone for each ailment and how to use it. This practical handy guide distills the essence of our current understanding of healing with gemstones. The twelve stones selected will help you maintain your health and heal both your body and mind.

"The Twelve Essential Healing Crystals book is a potent little first aid manual. It offers concise, compact, and comprehensive advice on using twelve essential gemstones for common ailments. The key is to have a small selection of gemstones that can produce reliable results without having to invest in a deluge of every kind of stone. Each chapter hones in on a stones specific therapy values and a variety of ailments and circumstances they can be applied to. For instance, amethyst is beneficial for tension headaches or eye strain. It’s suggested that you glide a piece of amethyst over the head and down the neck with calm brushing movements. You work on the whole head, repeating this step three to four times. It worked quite well on a family member. It has vivid colorful images and easy to follow instructions. I was so surprised at all the uses each stone has. This book is a must have."