Shungite: healing and magical properties of the stone

Properties of shungite stone

The shungite mineral is a rock - metamorphosed coal, embodying the transition stage of anthracite to graphite.

Its composition is 93-95% carbon, the rest is hydrogen, nitrogen, sulfur, and in small quantities it contains inclusions of nickel and tungsten, selenium and vanadium.

If we talk about what properties this mineral is noted for, then shungite is marked by a high percentage of electrical conductivity, its thermal conductivity is fixed at the level of 7500 cal. The hardness of the mineral varies from 3.5 to 4, and the density of the structure is 2.1-2.4 g/m3.

Its hardness allows it to be used as a facing material; due to its purifying properties, it is used as a filter; it is widely used in jewelry, and the use of gems for various design elements is also common.

Methods of using shungite

Water infused with shungite has a wide variety of beneficial properties, has a complex healing and general strengthening effect on the human body, and therefore has long been widely used in folk medicine (more about this in the section “Therapeutic and prophylactic use of shungite”). It is recommended not only to drink shungite water every day (for the treatment and prevention of diseases - at least 2-3 glasses a day), but it is also very useful to regularly use in home cooking (when preparing soups and drinks), in home cosmetology (washing and rinsing with shungite water , shungite baths), in gardening, and also as a care product for indoor plants and pets.

Method of preparing shungite water

Before the first use, shungite crushed stone or shungite stone must be thoroughly washed several times with running water, after which it must be placed in glass, earthenware, plastic or enamel containers, filled with water in a ratio of 250 g of shungite per 5 liters of water and left for 3 days. As the shungite water is consumed, running water must be added to the container for further infusion (the lower layer of water covering the shungite in a volume of 0.5 liters should not be consumed). To infuse water, shungite must be washed to remove contaminants that have settled on it once every 2 weeks with cold running water. For daily and continuous use of shungite water, it is recommended to use two separate containers and, accordingly, two packages of shungite for infusion of water (the infusion times for water in each of these containers should differ by a day - this will make it possible to receive more than 2.5 times shungite water daily). Shungite stone or crushed stone intended for infusion of water must be changed once every 7-8 months.

It is recommended to store water infused with shungite at room temperature or in a cool place (but not in the refrigerator). It is recommended to use this water within 3 days. After boiling, shungite water retains its healing properties.

You should drink shungite water in small portions; to achieve the best therapeutic and prophylactic effect, the amount of such water you drink daily should be at least 2-3 glasses.

Methods for external use of shungite water

Shungite compresses

As part of the complex treatment of certain diseases (arthritis, arthrosis, varicose veins, eczema, mycoses) and traumatic skin lesions (calluses, burns, wounds), compresses based on shungite water are often used , which are used as follows: moisturize gauze or cotton cloth in infused in shungite water and apply it to the sore spot for 1.5 -2 hours. Such compresses perfectly disinfect damaged skin, have an analgesic effect, accelerate the regeneration of damaged tissue, and eliminate skin flaking.

Shungite baths

To prepare a shungite bath, you need to put 300 g of shungite crushed stone in a cotton bag, place it under running hot water, then put it in a bathtub with hot water for 10 minutes, squeeze it out and wait for the bathtub to cool down to the temperature you need. You can also prepare a therapeutic bath based on pre-infused shungite water (in this case, 25 liters of ordinary running water requires 2.5 liters of water infused with shungite for 3 days). It is recommended to take a shungite bath for 15-20 minutes once every two days (it is advisable to take such a bath no later than 1.5 hours before bedtime). The course of treatment with shungite baths should be 15 baths , and a month break should be taken between such treatment and prophylactic courses.

Shungite baths promote rapid healing of various abrasions, wounds, and postoperative sutures on the body; their regular use also has a beneficial effect on various dermatological diseases (eczema, mycoses, psoriasis, allergic dermatitis, etc.), diseases of muscles and joints. Shungite baths are often used for cosmetic purposes - to rejuvenate and improve the condition of the skin, to eliminate peeling and fine wrinkles on the surface of the skin.

Regular taking of shungite baths also helps normalize sleep, improve blood circulation, relieve nervous tension, stress and fatigue, and also has a general strengthening effect in cases of weakened immunity or chronic fatigue syndrome.

The use of shungite for water purification in wells

Shungite crushed stone or pieces of shungite rock are poured into the bottom of the well in a ratio of 100 g per 1 liter of water to disinfect the water, purify it from various contaminants, nitrates, petroleum products, pesticides, etc., as well as to give healing powers to well water. And after 30-40 minutes, well water acquires bactericidal properties, and after 3 days such water already has a fairly wide range of medicinal properties (you can learn more about the filtering ability of shungite and its medicinal effect on the human body in the sections “Shungite is a natural filter and water activator" and "Therapeutic and prophylactic use of shungite").

Origin story

Shungite has been used in medical practice since the beginning of the 18th century. Peter the Great was the first to believe in the properties of the mineral and began to insist on their use. He not only consumed infused water on his own, but also recommended giving it to soldiers in the army.

During long hikes, there was always shungite in the water, which purified the liquid, thereby preventing mass infectious epidemics. Today, scientists have been able to prove that the stone actually has unique antibacterial properties.

Since that time, the mineral began to be used as a pigment to create paint; it is marketed under the name “natural black shungite” or “soot.” Already in the 70s it became clear that small stone chips could be used as an insulating material.

To obtain shungizite, it was necessary to heat the stone to 1130°C, after which the filler became a low-density building material.

Shungite belongs to the mineraloids. It represents one of the earliest oil fields formed, dating back to the Precambrian era. The land around Lake Onega in western Russia, specifically the Republic of Karelia, is covered with rocks from the Paleoproterozoic period, which are about two billion years old. These include metamorphosed petroleum residues, including both shale sources and crude product.

Apparently, once upon a time a large area here was covered with salt water lagoons, which were located near a chain of volcanoes. As a result of the normal process of life, the ecosystem consisted of a huge number of single-celled algae.

In turn, the volcanoes produced the necessary nutrients for them. The deposits that appeared consisted of the remains of these microorganisms. Later, these rocks were subjected to increased temperature and pressure, which turned the oil into shungite.

Origin theories

Experts do not have a consensus on the origin of shungite. There are several main theories.

1. Primitive microorganisms lived in the shallow waters of the ancient sea. Marine sediments absorbed their organic remains and this served as the basis for the formation of stone.
2. There is also a fantastic theory according to which the mineral is a piece of a meteorite. It is believed that it broke away from a planet with an oxygen environment. The place where the meteorite fell served as a shungite deposit.
3. Some scientists are inclined to believe that the mineral has characteristics of volcanic rocks. Therefore, lava emissions could contribute to the formation.

The properties of shungite are unique. Its healing properties were known back in the time of Peter I. The stone is used in construction as a lightweight concrete aggregate.

Non-stick paints and yellow phosphorus are made from it. In some cases it is used as a decorative material.

Place of Birth

Beyond Lake Onega there is a quarry where shungite is mined. The village of Shunga, in the vicinity of which a healing stone was discovered, is located on the territory of the Karelian Republic. The nearby island of Kizhi consists entirely of shungite soil. This region is famous for its original history and architecture.

Karelian shungite is known for its high quality, which is due to the high content of fullerenes and carbon in local soils. It covers all the needs of the Russian Federation for the mineral, and is also exported abroad.

It is known that the inhabitants of the island who feel the influence of the stone have amazing health and fortitude. In addition, shungite soil has a beneficial effect on architectural structures of historical significance. Temples built of wood are not subject to putrefactive processes and other destruction.

Another shungite deposit has been explored - not far from the city of Zazhoginsk. Its volume is estimated at approximately thirty-five million tons. Outside Russia, the mineral is mined in Kazakhstan and Canada.

Shungite deposits

Shungite is a fairly rare stone. The main industrial production is carried out on the Zaonezhsky Peninsula. There are deposits along Lake Onega on its northern side. According to experts, the estimated volume of rock from all deposits is about 1 billion tons.

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Natural shungite pieces

In addition, it was recently confirmed that large quantities of shungite were found in Kazakhstan. Scientists have confirmed the potential reserve of the stone is about 50 million tons.

The presence of shungite in the soil indicates its fertility.

Healing properties of shungite

The healing properties of shungite are recognized both in lithotherapy and in traditional medicine. They are associated with its rich chemical composition, thanks to which the stone can influence a wide variety of processes in the body.

The mineral, in particular, not only purifies water, but imparts its own healing properties to it. These include the following:

• Antioxidant - the ability to neutralize free radicals;
• Immunomodulatory - strengthening the immune system and the body's defenses;
• Antihistamines - suppression of allergic reactions;
• Bactericidal and sterilizing - destruction of pathogenic microbes;
• Anti-inflammatory;
• Filtering - the property of purifying water and air from toxins and waste, collecting them in itself (because of this, shungite needs to be washed periodically);
• Adsorbent - neutralization of harmful substances through their deposition and destruction;
• The ability to activate metabolic processes in the human body;
• Saturation of the body with useful microelements;
• Ability to relieve headaches;
• Favorable effect on sexual function;
• Stabilization of the emotional background, getting rid of nightmares and insomnia;
• Improving the functioning of all human organs and systems;
• Ability to clear the lungs;
• Elimination of the harmful effects of electromagnetic fields.

The health benefits of shungite surpass similar healing properties of almost all minerals. In lithotherapy it is used more widely than any other stone. In order for a crystal to begin to exert its therapeutic effects, it is not necessary to drink water purified with its help. Simple contact with the body is enough. Such procedures can relieve symptoms of diseases of the skin, musculoskeletal system, cardiovascular and respiratory systems.

Shungite pyramids can be kept in the house to reduce the strength of harmful electromagnetic radiation from a TV, computer and other household appliances. This minimizes their impact on the body.

Shungite water can also be used in different ways. They make inhalations, compresses, lotions with it, they prepare baths and food based on it. Some lithotherapists advise brewing healing infusions from medicinal herbs and mineral-purified water. However, there are some contraindications for such use - kidney stones or gall bladder, for example.

The crystal is also used in psychotherapeutic sessions. Being in a room decorated with stone helps patients relax, normalize their emotional background, and tune into trusting work with a specialist.

Physicochemical characteristics

Shungite is a carbon composition unique in its shape, which is considered a transition state between graphite and coal. It has a specific cellular structure and is a powerful absorbent. In addition to carbon, the mineral contains a complex of microelements that enrich water. Therefore, shungite is widely used for filtering and “charging” water.

The stone is also rich in fullerenes recently discovered by science - antioxidant substances that cleanse the body from the destructive effects of the environment and help prolong youth.

The rock is very fragile, although durable stones with a dense structure and shiny surface are considered expensive. Most nuggets are porous in appearance, have a matte surface and leave a characteristic mark on the skin - a black charcoal coating. Elite stones are smooth and shiny. The mineral has high electrical conductivity, retains heat well and ignites under special conditions.

Magical properties of shungite

Pyramid made of shungite stone
The mineral itself, shungite, was called the gift of the Gods by our ancestors, and these are not simple words. The ancients believed that it was he who absorbed into himself everything that harmed a person, and what helped, he concentrated around himself and, having restored it, directed it in the right direction.

The stone helps to normalize not only the space around itself, but also the psychological and emotional state of a person.

It is shungite that helps to concentrate strength for grandiose achievements and therefore it is best worn by young, ambitious and energetic people. But for those who are unsure of their abilities, the mineral will help them gain support from above, confidence in themselves and their abilities, but they should not wear it for a long time.

As practicing magicians note, a mineral carved in one form or another has its own meaning and has a certain effect:

1. A cube made from this mineral helps in business, attracting cash flows, making a person persistent and purposeful in his goals, helping to bring all his plans to life.
2. Pyramids made of the mineral help protect the house from witchcraft and dark energy from the outside, human anger and envy - if you place such a figure opposite the front door, you will thereby provide effective protection from external negativity. Among other things, it is the pyramidal shape of the mineral that best protects against negative radiation from electrical appliances. Just place it in the kitchen or in places with the greatest concentration of electronics and thereby significantly reduce the negative radiation from it.
3. Balls made of the mineral harmonize relationships in your personal life and attract the attention of the opposite sex - it is enough to wear it in the format of beads or a rosary and shungite will help you quickly find family happiness. Figures carved from shungite will bring not only harmony to the house, but also peace, absorbing all the negativity in it and preventing quarrels and scandals, restoring the supply of positive energy and internal strength to its household members. Any figurine present in the house or decoration will relieve headaches and migraines, coping with attacks of apathy and fatigue. It also helps to neutralize excessive depression - it helps anyone who often experiences depressive moods and manic addiction to alcohol, drugs and games.

How to wear and care

It is not customary to wear shungite in plain sight. When it comes to a talisman, it is enough to have a rosary or a talisman figurine in your pocket. However, you can purchase a modest pendant, ring or monisto with a slate stone.

It is important to treat jewelry with caution, remembering the fragility and sensitivity of the stone. For cleaning, use only water; soap cannot be used. To regenerate the stone, it is recommended to soak it in a weak solution of citric acid for 3-5 hours, but it is normal for the water to become cloudy. After this, the stone is thoroughly washed to remove plaque under running water.

Talismans and amulets

Shungite amulet
This mineral is often used as an amulet because it has strong energy. But esotericists do not recommend using such a talisman all the time - it is needed only in difficult circumstances.

In order to take advantage of the magical properties of shungite, you should keep the stone at home or occasionally wear it on your body. The features of its action depend on the form of the mineral.

Round stones bring harmony to love relationships, cubic stones promote success in business, pyramidal stones protect the well-being of the family.

Despite its ability to help improve intersexual relationships, shungite is not used for love spells. He has no power that can attract one person to another. But at the same time, he protects already formed relationships from disintegration.

Its ability to purify makes it a strong talisman against damage. With the help of shungite, you can eliminate unfavorable energy from objects whose origin is unknown.

It also clears the thoughts of its owner, relieving him of nervousness and helping him cope with long-standing experiences in order to move on.

If the owner is in danger, the talisman can warn him by sending him a prophetic dream. People who wear shungite jewelry for a long time have an enhanced intuition.

Who is not suitable for shungite?

The unique structure of the stone well combines all the elements - earthen base, air pores, flammability and water charging. It is believed that the mineral is extremely friendly with all zodiac signs; the main thing is to wear it carefully and only periodically.

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Signs of the fire element should resort to the help of this mineral occasionally, since it grounds their active energy too much. Some esotericists consider it difficult for Cancers and Virgos. Shungite, in its vibrations, is more suitable for men; women with it can become cold and detached.

The main contraindications are related only to health. Shungite cannot be used for:

• severe inflammatory processes;
• presence of tumors;
• tendency to thrombosis;
• kidney diseases;
• chronic heart diseases.

It is also believed that this mineral is “age-related”, so it should not be used often by children.

How to distinguish real shungite from a fake

The healing and magical properties for which the mineral is valued are inherent only in natural samples of the rock. Although the price of shungite is low, dishonest sellers still counterfeit it, passing off ordinary coal or a similar-looking but useless rock - shungizite - as a crystal.

You should know how to distinguish a real copy from a fake:

• The feature of the mineral that distinguishes it from most other stones is that it conducts electricity. A fake cannot do this.
• The surface of the gem is matte and never shines. Because of its fragility, no one polishes it.
• Place your purchase in a cup of water. If the mineral is genuine, bubbles will soon appear on the surface of the liquid. This will mean that the cleansing process has begun.
• Pay attention to what shungite looks like - in a real healing crystal you can see thin golden veins of iron sulfate. They give the mineral additional therapeutic properties.

Due to the healing properties of shungite stone and its low cost, it was previously sold not in jewelry stores, but in pharmacies. However, specimens from there were often low-carbon or even fake.

Now the mineral can be purchased in various stores selling health products. When purchasing, it is best to always ask for a certificate. This will reduce the likelihood of fraud to a minimum.

Medicinal properties

Shungite has the main healing property - the ability to cleanse and draw out everything unnecessary from the body. Most often, water is filtered and charged with shungite.

Like activated carbon, only many times stronger, it absorbs all harmful impurities:

• heavy metals;
• radionuclides;
• pesticides and nitrates;
• pathogenic microorganisms, including E. coli, pathogenic fungi and bacteria.

Shungite stone has proven properties beneficial to the body:

• antibacterial and disinfectant;
• cleanses the blood of toxins and decay products;
• antioxidant, stopping the effect of free radicals;
• antiseptic and sedative;
• Revitalizing, healing and regenerative.

The healing properties of shungite are used not only to purify water, but also to make ointments and compresses. The life-giving liquid is used as a drink, as well as in cosmetology - for washing and rejuvenating baths. It is used to wash wounds, gargle for sore throats, and treat skin for seborrhea, acne, severe forms of allergies, eczema and other skin diseases.

The mineral helps with hypertension and varicose veins, diabetes, joint diseases, chronic respiratory diseases, and also cleanses the body of people living in hazardous areas or working in hazardous enterprises.

Lithotherapists use the stone to relieve joint and muscle pain, as well as for massage. Foot treatments that are not only medical, but also meditative in nature have become especially popular. The points of the main channels of vital energy are located on the feet. Shungite not only has a massage effect, but also draws out poisons from the body and improves well-being.

It is important to know! When using the stone - drinking water or wearing it on the body - unpleasant sensations are possible at first: nausea, headache, fever. Experts say that this occurs due to the activity of the stone, when the processes of renewal and elimination of toxins begin in the body.

Reviews of the healing properties of the mineral indicate the relief of chronic and severe symptoms of various diseases, especially skin, immune and nervous ones. In addition, water charged with shungite is considered the softest and most delicious.

Application

Shungite bracelet
Shungite is actively used for filtration and mineralization of water. Fullerenes, which are part of the mineral, can effectively rid water of bacteria, unpleasant odor and taste.

The crystal is widely used in the form of:

• inhalations;
• lotions;
• infusion;
• bath;
• stone massage.

Healing baths will relieve stress. Magical properties will protect both a person and his home from negativity. The crystal will benefit both men and women. Use the beneficial properties of the mineral.

In addition, rock is widely used in construction. It is used as lightweight concrete in construction.

Beautiful coal-black shungite was used to decorate the interior of cathedrals and subways.

In metallurgy, it is used as a source of silicon in the production of cast iron. In the same area it is used as a reducing agent.

What is shungite - a little history.

Shungite is a rock, the basis of which was once formed by organic deposits that were transformed into carbon after a long stay at great depths underground. The structure of the stone is similar to graphite and silicon. In ancient Rus', shungite was called the Slate Stone.

This rock was first described several centuries ago: first in 1792 by academician N. Ya. Ozeretskovsky, and then in 1848 by mining engineer N. K. Komarov. Shungite was discovered in the Zaonezhsky village of Shunga, in whose honor it received its name. Gave the name to the mineral A.A. Foreigners.

In 1928, a state trust called “Shungite” was created and until 1937 the study of this rock was carried out. Initially it was assumed that it had similar properties to coal, but its properties turned out to be closer to activated charcoal.

Jewelry with mineral

Shungite Products
The range of products in which the gem is used is varied, unlike other stones. It is known that the mineral is used in cosmetology, medicine, jewelry production, esotericism and more.

Jewelry uses any color of metal with which the gem is combined. A short list of products indicates that most people can buy this gem and use it for its intended purpose.

• the price of bracelets made of shungite beads ranges from $6 to $16, and depends on the diameter of the beads;
• the cost of jewelry in the form of beads depends on the shape of the elements, diameter and number of beads, the minimum price is $13, the maximum is $52;
• amulets in the form of keychains or pendants cost the least - $2.5, and more sophisticated ones cost about $6;
• a keychain made of elite shungite costs about $10;
• magic pyramids are assessed depending on the method of processing the mineral, the price ranges between $2.5 and $10.5;
• pellet used for home massage within the amount of $3–4;
• shungite for baths and foot massage costs about $15;
• the price of a jug with a shungite filter reaches $25.

As you can see, getting into possession of a stone of amazing power is not a tricky matter; the abundance and prices are affordable for every consumer. Those who wish to purchase an exclusively made jewelry sample of a stone can be sure that this will not require huge expenses.

Important!

When purchasing a product made of natural stone, you should ask the seller for a document certifying that the material is original.

Application area

Over the past 30 years, shungite has become widely used in water filtration systems, including home purifiers. The stone is also used in lithotherapy for massage and compresses.

In addition, shungite figurines are kept at home to absorb electromagnetic radiation from technical devices. Such protection is especially widespread in geopathogenic zones where abnormal magnetic fields or other harmful emissions are observed.

In addition, shungite is used in industry and construction. It is considered a lightweight concrete substitute and is also used as a finishing material, as evidenced by several cathedrals and metro stations in Moscow.

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Shungite and zodiac signs

Anyone who tries to use a mineral for a protective purpose or to implement plans will wonder whether the stone can help personally. The astrological properties of the stone are suitable for most zodiac signs, but there are a select few who benefit from the gem.

(“++” – the stone fits perfectly, “+” – can be worn, “-” – is strictly contraindicated):

Name compatibility

Not only the zodiac sign, but also the name determines whether an amulet with such a stone can serve faithfully.

• For Roman, the stone will help him look at the world differently and expand his horizons. This will relieve loneliness and boredom.
• It will help Ivan to concentrate on the main thing, not to waste time, not to limit himself to what he can do, but to try to discover and develop his abilities.
• Maxim lacks stubbornness, which would be useful in carrying out his plans. The power of the stone will give you patience and courage to continue walking towards your goal without turning away.
• Fedor is kind and sympathetic, this is used without a twinge of conscience. The mineral will protect against the importunity of people who abuse its goodwill.
• Arkady is prone to wastefulness. Shungite will help develop prudence and protect one from exorbitant spending.
• The mineral will help Catherine get rid of uncertainty. With the acquisition of a shungite amulet, you can get rid of excessive hesitations that interfere with making the right decision.
• Varvara is an exemplary wife, mother and homemaker. However, crossing the invisible line, she falls into the captivity of everyday life; gem jewelry will not allow her to fall into this trap.
• Zoya is endowed with a quiet, dreamy character. Shungite will help her discover her restless spirit, pushing her to take bold actions;
• The mineral will push Anna to develop intuition, the tips of which will protect her from troubles and disappointments in the future.

Care instructions

Since the gem is fragile, you should protect your jewelry from falls and impacts. It is better to purchase a special storage bag or sew it yourself.

Surface dirt can be removed with a damp cloth soaked in soapy water.

The crushed stone on which water is infused must be thoroughly washed and wiped off from plaque after each use. This will prevent harmful substances from entering the body. It is even recommended to clean it with a brush once every six months.

Shungite mineral is “black gold”, capable of increasing vitality and directing all the body’s resources in the right direction. The main thing is to choose the right product and follow the recommendations provided.