Michael Gienger (1964-2014) was one of Europe’s most respected experts on crystals and their uses, a field in which he had been active since 1988. He started collecting minerals in 1972, and in 1985 a successful self-treatment with healing crystals inspired him to pursue further training as an alternative healing practitioner. He was trained in shiatsu and completed a two-year apprentice in shamanic healing. He went on to author more than 20 publications, a number of which have become standard works in their field and have been translated into 11 languages.

• Twelve Healing Crystals: a pocket pharmacyAllergies and rashes - Aquamarine. Other healing crystals. Uses.Stomach and digestion - Agate. Other healing crystals. Uses.Inflammation and sunburn - Aventurine. Other healing crystals. Uses.Heart and circulation - Rose quartz. Other healing crystals. Uses.Hormonal complaints - Moonstone. Other healing crystals. Uses.Coughs, sniffles and hoarseness - Heliotrope (bloodstone, jasper). Other healing crystals. Uses.Bones and joints - Calcite. Other healing crystals. Uses.Headaches and tension - Amethyst. Other healing crystals. Uses.Muscles and tendons - Magnesite. Other healing crystals. Uses.Nerves and senses - Rock crystal. Other healing crystals. Uses.Pain - Tourmaline (schorl). Other healing crystals. Uses.Healing injuries and wounds - Rhodonite. Other healing crystals. Uses.UsesHealing effects A – ZHealing crystals A – ZAppendixAuthor biography. Acknowledgements. Picture credits. Bibliography.The New Lexicon of Healing Crystals. Useful addresses

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