The Thumb Stones owe their name to their use as a massage stone for the thumb. An ideal hand caress, which can be easily carried in the pocket due to its flat shape. Carried in the pocket, it stimulates - even unconsciously - to take in hand.
The Thumb Stones are also called Worry Stone. This form of the hand charm is taken in stressful situations with pleasure in the hand to play around with it and to become so a little more calm.
Malachite is used in stone healing according to Michael Gienger to strengthen the power of imagination and determination and to support the desire for adventure.
Origin of the raw material: Zaire (Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central Africa)