Is it true that black jade bracelets are effective in treating various diseases?

Many people are tempted to try alternative medicine in order to avoid or even recover from certain diseases. In shopping centers, you may be quite familiar with the sight of stalls selling black jade in the form of bracelets, rings, and necklaces. Those who use it believe that black jade can cure diabetes, rheumatism, gout, and so on. Is it true? Come on, find out the medical facts in the following review.

The claims for the benefits of jade are not scientifically proven

The health benefits of the black jade bracelet allegedly came from the positive energy it emitted. This positive energy is said to absorb toxins in the body and promote blood circulation, so that negative energy that causes disease can leave the body.

Even so, the claim for the benefits of black jade, also known as black jade, has not been proven to be medically valid. Until now, there are no scientific studies that specifically discuss the benefits and ways of jade therapy for health. Even if there are, claims for the benefits of jade are still empirical, aka based solely on user experience.

Explored further, claims of the benefits of black jade therapy felt by some users tend to come from the placebo effect, as quoted from the research team of Goldsmiths College University of London on the LiveScience page. The placebo effect is a psychological effect that appears and is felt by a person after using certain drugs or medical treatments. The resulting effect of a placebo can be negative or positive.

But in this case, people had already believed that jade bracelets were beneficial for health. So, those who use it are also increasingly convinced that the disease is cured and feel healthier after wearing the bracelet. Especially after hearing stories from people who have also used them in the past and feel their condition is better.

The placebo effect is what makes the average Giong bracelet testimonial good for health. People who wear jade bracelets or rings may feel that their body is much healthier and healed or protected from illness. When in fact there is no effect at all. That's why placebos are also often referred to as "empty drugs".

In addition, there are no scientific studies to show that the benefits of natural rock can be distinguished based on their chemical composition or color.

The benefits of jade are just suggestions

Proponents of this therapy believe that natural stones such as black jade and crystal stones have healing properties. The claim for the benefits of black jade is based on a blend of concepts chi or qi in Chinese culture which means life energy, as well as the concept of chakra from Hinduism or Buddhism which means a vortex of life energy to combine physical and supernatural elements of the body.

In essence, proponents of this therapy believe that an unbalanced energy in the body can lead to various diseases. That is why when the energy in the body is successfully balanced again, we can recover and be protected from all diseases.

However, again there is no scientific evidence that can substantiate this claim. Most researchers and medical experts refer to natural rock therapy as pseudoscience or pseudo science. The reason is, the disease has never been proven to be caused by an imbalance of energy in the body.

How to treat or cure internal diseases (such as diabetes, gout, or heart disease) is also not based solely on contact between an object and the skin.

Don't be tempted by alternative product labels

Since long time ago alternative medicine, including natural stone therapy such as black jade bracelet, has been favored over chemical drugs because it is considered safer and cheaper. Ironically, many people often misunderstand the term alternative medicine.

As the name suggests, the word "alternative" means "other choice". In this way this treatment should serve as an adjunct or complementary therapy. Not to replace conventional medical treatment.

So, if you experience certain medical problems, you should consult a doctor first. Remember, the use of herbal medicines and alternative products cannot replace consultation and medical treatment from a doctor.

It is also important to understand that alternative medicine is not always effective and safe. Apart from very limited scientific evidence, alternative medicine also has the potential for side effects and complications. So, don't be easily tempted by the claims of the benefits of black jade and other natural stones on the market, huh!