Indian Agate brings strength, courage, and protection. It also promotes healing and brings good luck. Indian Agate is believed to calm the body and soothe the soul.
Agate is one of the oldest good luck and healing stones. Agate's use in jewelry dates back to Biblical Babylonian times. People have always considered it to be a lucky stone because of its ability to protect from danger. It averted storms and lightning. It was also known as the lightning stone. This is because people thought it formed from lightning bolts during thunderstorms.
The Romans would put agate in your mouth to cure fever. The Egyptians would use agates as amulets to guard against dangers. Egyptians especially used it during pregnancy and childbirth. They believed that agates could reduce thirst or protect you from bites. It could even give you courage when entering battle.