African Bloodstone is a form of Chalcedony and Jasper, also known as Setonite. It is opaque to translucent green in color, with mottled red and dark green inclusions.
It is believed to have got its name from the red spots with which it is peppered, and in some traditions it is regarded as a sacred stone, with the red representing the blood of Christ.  
 
In ancient times Bloodstone was believed to be an “audible oracle” giving guidance through the medium of sound. It is also considered to be a magical, mystical stone for controlling the weather and banishing evil. It is said to stimulate dreaming and to be a powerful revitalizer.
 
African Bloodstone is said to provide protection from negative influences in the environment and the human bio field. It has long been associated with abundance in all things and is used by many to form part of a manifestation grid to attract an abundance of wealth, health and happiness.
 
Many alternative healers believe that African Bloodstone can help with infections and a depleted immune system. The ancient Egyptians used Bloodstone to shrink tumors and some say that blood disorders of all kinds can be aided by the application of this crystal in a healing session. This includes detoxification of the circulatory and lymphatic systems and supporting the liver, kidneys and lungs.
Energetically, Bloodstone is a cleanser and amplifier stone, meaning that it removes or blocks negative influences and vibrations and replaces them with positive, healing vibrations of a higher frequency.
 
It is also considered a transformative crystal that teaches us how to be flexible in order to solve problems and to recognize that chaos is sometimes necessary if transformations are to take place.