African Jade (Buddstone): grounding, stability, and clarity in action
African jade, also known as Buddstone, stands out for its deep green tones (often marbled or subtly varied) and its smooth, soft feel once polished. It’s a stone often chosen to bring energy back to what’s tangible: returning to center, taking simple actions, and moving forward with greater calm and coherence.
Energy and sensations (lithotherapy)
In lithotherapy, African jade (Buddstone) is associated with grounding energy and inner reorganization. It is often chosen to:
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Ground energy when everything feels too mental, too emotional, or too scattered.
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Support a more pragmatic mindset: handling daily life with stability and consistency.
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Encourage applied intuition: sensing what’s right, then finding a simple, achievable path.
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Help with decision-making by bringing more clarity, coherence, and a stronger sense of priorities.
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Strengthen group dynamics: bringing people together around a shared goal and staying on course.
Everyday use
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Meditation: placed nearby to invite energy to settle, stabilize, and recentre.
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Decision-making periods: kept close to the body to support lucidity and calm.
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Support stone: helpful when the mind is racing, to return to a more grounded, constructive energy.
Care and precautions
Some pieces of “African jade” (depending on their composition) may be softer than jadeite or nephrite—it’s best to avoid impacts and repeated friction.
For care: lukewarm water, gentle drying, and cleansing according to preference (smoke cleansing, sound, resting on selenite, etc.).
Note: Lithotherapy information is offered as part of a well-being approach and personal experience; it does not replace medical advice.
