There are many varieties of Agate found all over the world, in thousands of locations. Agate can be found in many colors, including green, black, blue, brown, yellow, gray, pink, and red. Because of the large number of types of Agate, there is a great deal of healing properties associated with it. Historically, it was placed in cooking and drinking water to avoid illness.
It comes in many colors and varieties, some of those colors represent other properties such as blue lace agate, moss agate and carnelian. So depending on which kind of Agate you are using, you may want to check those descriptions as well.
All Agate does have similarities in which they are all strengthening and grounding. Agate can also help you connect further with the earth.
Physically, agate is particularly helpful with tooth and gum issues, stomach problems, physical endurance, insomnia and it also provides relief from headaches, sore throat, arthritis, allergies, fever, inflammation, ulcers, and assists with skin disorders
Agate is said to help with insomnia if you place it under your pillow as you sleep, it also works to relieve stress and raise energy. Agate can help to ground and stabilize emotions therefore it is helpful for one that feels unstable in the emotional department. Agate is a wonderful stone to use for the healing of the second chakra during a Reiki session as well, or simply by carrying it with you.
Giving a child a piece of Agate to carry in their pocket or a small piece of jewelry with agate in it will assist in protecting the child and also helps keep them from falling down.