Malachite is a gemstone believed to offer physical, emotional, and metaphysical benefits, including promoting healing, absorbing negative energy, and protecting from pollution. Physically, it's said to help with inflammation, detoxification, and conditions like arthritis and asthma, while emotionally, it supports self-discovery, unconditional love, and the release of trauma. Metaphysically, it's associated with transformation, courage, and balancing the heart chakra.