Activating, opening and energizing the fourth (heart) chakra, chrysoprase helps one experience being part of a greater whole, facilitating a deep heart connection with Mother Earth.

While many people already possess courage, they may have a hard time recognizing it. Chrysoprase helps one tap into one's inner courage and provides the wisdom to use it wisely, especially when one is acting on one's convictions.

On the physical side, chrysoprase works against arthritis, flu, gout, and pain in general, by reducing feverish or inflammatory conditions.

Used to help counteract sexually transmitted diseases as well as depression, chrysoprase is also thought to help with eye-related problems.