Serpentine gets its name from the word 'serpent' because it resembles the skin of a snake. It is sometimes called New Jade and occurs in a variety of colors including red, green, brown-red, brown-yellow and white. It has been used since ancient times to guard against disease and sorcery.

Serpentine makes an exceptional meditation stone. It helps you to find inner peace. Serpentine was carried in ancient Assyria to request the gods and goddesses to provide double blessings. Nursing women used it to regulate their milk supply.

Some of the uses of serpentine include:

• Protection against poisonous creatures such as snakes, insects, etc.
• Balances mood swings
• Encourages the ability to solve conflicts by peaceful means

Serpentine can be placed directly on the skin. It is an aid to kidney and stomach complaints, relaxes cramps and menstrual pain and helps women who are unable to reach orgasm due to tension. [5]

Serpentine, also called "New Jade" is a wonderful healing stone! Serpentine helps to clear out and release the clouded/dense areas of all chakras so that healing can occur. Serpentine will help with healing on all levels (mental, emotional, and physical). Serpentine forms a unique connection to promote healing in the way that is best for each individual.

Serpentine can be used to attract/manifest what you want into your life--abundance on all levels, prosperity, love, healing, etc.It aligns your intent with the Heart Chakra and Source energy.

The name "Serpentine" was given to this stone since many types of Serpentine resemble the color and texture of the serpents scales. And what better stone to use when working with the rise of Kundalini energies. (Kundalini is a Sanskrit word meaning either "coiled up" or "coiling like a snake.") Serpentine helps to create an opening so that the Kundalini may travel and lessons the discomfort, which is sometimes associated with movement. Serpentine also enhances the meditative state and retrieval of ancient wisdom. [4]