Sard is a porous brick red stone identical to chalcedony which is now called carnelian. Today, sard is usually used to refer to any carnelian which is a little darker brown and slightly more opaque than the usual specimen.
Sard offers protection from incantations and sorcery. It sharpens the wits and strengthens the mind. Those who carry this stone will be fearless, happy, and victorious.
Due to its color, sard is considered excellent for sealing open wounds and healing conditions of the blood. It helps the cleansing organs. According to folklore, it is said to relax muscle spasms and colic when worn on the body over the abdomen.