Bloodstone is a variety of quartz which occurs in massive formations. In addition to the following properties those of chalcedony also apply.

Physical:
An intensely powerful healing stone of balance, renewal and courage which is said to check haemorrhages. Heliotrope purifies the blood, kidneys, bladder, intestines and liver and is used to treat problems of the spleen. it neutralises toxins within the body and provides for their release. It has been used in the treatment of leukemia and regulate the circulation. It is also benificial to the heart, rashes, lung congestion and in recifying failing eyesight.It also balances iron dificiencies. Heliotrope is the best immune-boosting mineral in cases of acute infection. It stimulates the lymph flow and metabolic processes, reduces the formation of pus and detoxifies and neutralizes over-acidification. It also aids menstrual cramps,anaemia, blood clots, haemorrhoids, birthing, reproduction, imbalances, bone marrow, lungs and thymus.

Mental/Emotional:
Bloodstone improves and reinforces your own belief in talents and abilities. It enhances the decision-making process and stimulates emotional growth, inner strength and sensitivity. Heliotrope helps us adjust quickly to unexpected circumstances enabling control to be kept over any situation.
It is calming in cases of irritability, aggressiveness and impatience and revitalises in cases of exhaustion and tiredness. Furthermore, it stimulates dream activity. Bloodstone is revitalising for love, friendship and all relationships.

Spiritual:
Heliotrope aids clairvoyance and instils wisdom and sensitivity for inner guidance. Helps with admittance to the spiritual realms of the ancestors. It helps us to protect ourselves, limiting and fending off undesirable influences.

Other correspondences: Wealth

Application:
For fortifying the immune response, as soon as an infection is noticed, place the heliotrope on the thymus gland above the heart. Otherwise it can be worn on the body.