Does Shungite have healing properties?

Many energy healers believe that Shungite, especially the Elite Shungite, has healing benefits. The properties of Shungite, including its healing benefits, have been carefully tested and studied by many scientists. The properties and benefits of this mysterious black stone have been used and studied in several Russian medical institutions.

Shungite is an ancient stone and has been used for thousands of years. It has become popular in alternative medicine in recent years because of its benefits. Practitioners of alternative medicine believe that Shungite can help in the treatment of various ailments and has many benefits, including: 

  • Aids in pain relief
  • Helps with insomnia
  • Boosts energy level
  • Balances the body, mind, and spirit
  • Shields against harmful EMF
  • Helps with skin problems
  • Has antibacterial properties

How to use Shungite to Aid in your healing process

Many alternative therapists use Shungite in healing sessions to reduce stress and anxiety. You can use Shungite stones during relaxation, meditation, or breathing techniques, by holding the stones in your hands. You can also surround yourself with objects made of Shungite, such as cubes, pyramids, towers, or spheres, to create an energetically clean environment at home or in your office.

Shungite stones have a very high organic carbon content; therefore, they act as natural water filtration systems. Carbon-based water filtering systems have been used for water filtering and purification for a very long time. Shungite stones not only absorb impurities and other organic substances from water but can also mineralize the water, as the stone contains nearly all the elements of the periodic table. Some sources mention that Shungite placed in water removes: microbes, nitrates, heavy metals, pesticides, pharmaceuticals, chlorine, and fluoride.

How to filter your water with Shungite:

  • First, you need to wash several times the Shungite stones with water, to remove dust or impurities.
  • Place the washed Shungite stones in water, it's recommended to have a 1:10 Shungite: water mass ratio
  • After 2–3 days the water is ready for use and you can add the same amount of untreated water to Shungite.

Due to its anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties, Shungite is widely used in the cosmetic industry. There are many skincare and haircare products with Shungite available on the market.

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