Shungite – Merlin’s Magical Stone

 

Shungite is a rare and exciting stone from the Karelia area in Russia.  Although it may be new to some of us in the healing crystal world, it isn’t new at all but is 2 billion years old and was well known to the people of the region. Shungite has been used in medical treatment since the early 18th-century.   Peter the Great, that great czar of Russian, was known to have used water that had been infused with Shungite.  He built Russia's first spa in Karelia to utilize the water purifying properties of shungite.  Peter the Great also instituted its use in providing purified water for the Russian army. The anti-bacterial properties of shungite has been confirmed by modern testing.

The origin of Shungite is a mystery – some say it came from outer space.  Others claim it was formed in ancient oceans and then ended up on land when those oceans dried up. 

The origin is less important than what it does.  Shungite contains Fullerenes which are powerful anti-oxidants.  Shungite is, in fact, the only known natural source of Fullerenes in the world.  Scientists doing research on Shungite won the Nobel Prize, their work was considered that important!  The use of Fullerenes are being explored for industrial use in stopping UV damage, to use in solar electric generating devices, and to help alleviate allergies. 

 

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Shungite is said to purify water which is then drunk by the user for a wide range of health problems including relief from allergies, and to help skin conditions.  It is also purported to boost energy levels and promote overall healing.  Some people claim Shungite will neutralize any organism within the body that is harmful. 

People use shungite to shield them from the electro-magnetic radiation given off by computers, mobile phone, televisions, and microwaves.  Many people keep Shungite on both sides of their computer and monitor as protection.

Metaphysically, Shungite is a strong stone for grounding and connecting one to earth.  It can infuse the auric field with light and allows only positive energy through.  It offers psychic protection for those engaging in astral travel and vision quests.  It is associated with the wizard Merlin and would be a good combination with Merlinite stone and with Preseli Bluestone, a stone also associated with Merlin and The Legend of King Arthur.