The use of gemstones as vehicles for healing and for use in massage is nothing new. Many cultures and religions have bestowed magical powers and reverence upon crystals and gemstones.

They are seen as healing because they come from the earth and are infused with planetary energy. Each stone  is unique in shape, colour, size and derivation and is believed to carry its own energetic vibration. According to some teachings, living things are a continuous flow of life force. In the natural course of living, this energy  can become blocked. Blockages cause physical, mental and emotional distress.  

Haematite 1st chakra root (base) chakra.
Hematite is known as a "stone for the mind". It brings mental organization and is very grounding and calming. It helps with original, logical and mathematic thinking. It decreases negativity and can help balance the body/mind/spirit. Physically it has been used to keep the body cool, to decrease blood disorders, nervous problems and insomnia, as well as align the spine and mend broken bones. Hematite is good at grounding out excess energy and acting as a stabilizing force.