Amethyst is a purple to lavender stone loved by many.  It has been mention in the Bible as part of the Breastplate of the High Priests in biblical days.  Exodus 38:17-20 “Then mount four rows of precious stones on it, (breastplate).  In the first row, there shall be a ruby, a topaz and a beryl; In the second row, a turquoise, a sapphire and an emerald:  In the third row a jacinth, and agate, an amethyst; In the fourth row a chrysolite, and onyx and a jasper”  This is a very important stone to be mentioned in scripture and placed on such a prestigious figure in the church.

Being a source in United States, Britain, Canada, brazil, Mexico, Russia, Sri Landka, Uruguay, East Africa, Siberia, and India makes it an abundant stone to mine.

Amethyst helps to tune the endocrine system and metabolism while strengthening the cleansing and eliminating organs as well as the immune system.  It acts as an excellent blood cleanser, relieves physical, emotional and psychological pain or stress.  Placed on the brow it helps to ease headaches and release tensions. Bruising can be reduced as well as the swelling and heal injury.  Hearing disorders, lungs, respiratory tract, skin conditions, cellular disorders and digestive tract are also some of the areas that amethyst helps to heal.  It cleanses the aura and stimulates the throat and crown chakra.  Amethyst is also know to help with Cancer, too

After learning about Amethyst, I now understand why it was so important in Biblical days.

Why are we not using this stone in present day?

You can use it by wearing it.  I encourage you to start wearing it and see if you have any changes in your physical, emotional, mental and physical being.