Summary of the Article

Key Point Details
What is Shungite? A rare carbon-rich mineral from Russia, known for purifying water and EMF shielding.
C60 vs Shungite C60 is a pure, stable molecule with proven antioxidant benefits; Shungite contains small, unstable amounts.
Antioxidant power C60 in oil is a superior antioxidant compared to naturally occurring fullerenes in Shungite.
Use in wellness products C60 is used in supplements for longevity; Shungite is mainly used in objects or water filters.
Recommendation For health benefits, choose pure C60 oil over Shungite products.

SHUNGITE - Metaphysical and Curative Properties

Shungite is very old... ancient in fact... said to be around 2 billion years old. It is an extraordinarily positive stone... and using it may bring you a variety of blessings. This is an amazing stone, and one that is beneficial to a healthy life.

Shungite occurs mainly in Russia and Kazakhstan, but also in Austria, India and the Congo. For at least the last three hundred years, Russians have attributed healing properties to the stones, specifically when people bathe in, or drink the water that percolates through Shungite gravel.

In the early eighteenth century, Peter the Great built a palace near such a spring that was widely know for having healing properties. Historical records tell us that he established shungite-based spas in 1714 after noting its water-purifying effects 15, 19.

Russian soldiers often carried a Shungite stone in those times, to purify water with. Modern research later confirmed the antibacterial activity of the mineral.

There has been dedicated research done on fullerenes... and the scientists doing this research won the Noble prize as it was deemed that their work was so important to mankind. Fullerenes are powerful anti-oxidants... and their presence in this stone seems to be quite unique.

shungite elite noble fullerene

It has been noted that this stone has strong healing qualities... and that Shungite will help to neutralize any organism within your body that is harmful to you. This is an amazing claim...

but this black stone has been in use for a very long time in Russia where they have been documenting these qualities.

Shungite is a powerful stone to shield you from the electro-magnetic radiation given off by electrical equipment. This includes computers, mobile phones, microwaves and televisions.

It is the unique properties of this stone that got the attention of scientists, especially the fact that it contains fullerenes.

"Shungite cures, rescues, purifies, heals, protects, normalizes, restores and even stimulates the growth. Amazing rock: it kills and devours anything that harms people and other living beings, and concentrates and restores all that is good.

The scholars who have studied shungite in one voice declare, it is a miracle!" - (From the book by A. Doronina "Shungite - the stone-savior")

Origins and Composition of Shungite

Have you ever wondered what gives shungite its mystic charm? This stone is found mostly in Karelia, Russia 2, 4. It is made of amorphous carbon that ranges from 20% to 98%. It also has silicates, like SiO₂ which can be up to 57%, and small bits of iron, titanium, and sulfur 2, 7.

The rock's allure grows with its fullerenes – round carbon molecules that look like small soccer balls. They were first found in shungite in 1992 with mass spectrometry 10. Further tests using transmission electron microscopy and Raman spectroscopy confirmed their presence 10, 13.

Scientific Research and Practical Applications

Shungite is an ancient rock formation, a natural mineral of unusual composition and structure. It has unique properties and is extracted in Karelia near the small settlement called Shunga. Hence the name shungite.

This stone is mainly composed of amorphous carbon (20–98%), silicates like SiO₂ (up to 57%), and trace elements such as iron, titanium, and sulfur 2, 7.

Shungite is a natural mineral with the crystal lattice or grid organized in a certain way, the basis of which is carbon. As we know, carbon is the basis of life on the Earth. Modern scholars view the emergence of life on our planet as a complex process of evolution of carbon compounds.

Shungite receives its healing power from one of its elements, fullerenes – a globular hollow molecule consisting of several dozens of carbon atoms. When fullerenes, a special molecular formation, were discovered in shungite a few decades ago, it became a sensation.

Fullerenes, getting in our body, behave as the most powerful and most long-acting antioxidant as a means to fight free radicals.

The importance of this discovery is that until that time, scientists were aware only of three modifications of carbon - diamond, graphite and carbyne.

shungite stone stacked

The new molecule cuts diamond as oil, slows down the growth of cancer cells, and substances from fullerenes can slow down the activity of the AIDS virus. The discovery of the fullerene was a real breakthrough in nanotechnology and was declared a sensation of the 20th century.

Shungite contains almost the entire periodic table. However, as everyone knows, not all chemical elements have a positive effect on a human being. But this is just an amazing quality of this stone: only those elements which are necessary and useful for a living organism come into water.

The unique healing properties of shungite and shungite natural water sources have had no scientific explanation for a long time. But these properties were so evident that medicine has recognized the healing properties of shungite water, even without finding out how exactly it works.

Currently shungite attracts many scientists, manufacturers and politicians as a promising material for solution of many complex environmental problems and improvement of the environment in the modern world.

Shungite is:

  • a natural antioxidant that can increase human immunity with regards to many serious illnesses and suppress the development of many allergic diseases.
  • a sorbent, purifying air and water from many organic and inorganic compounds and from excess of free radicals.
  • a catalyst, which ensures decomposition of organic substances sorbed and restoration of the sorption properties.
  • a carrier of wide range of micro-elements and biologically active substances, intensifying biological processes in the bodies of human beings and animals.
  • a material, actively interacting with electromagnetic fields of different nature (anthropogenic high-frequency, solar, geopathogenic, biofields) and neutralizing their negative impact.

Its properties:

  • absorptive activity, the ability to absorb substances from the environment.
  • a bactericidal action.
  • a high level of adhesion, the ability to connect with any substance.
  • anti-inflammatory and antihistaminic effects.
  • radio shield properties.
  • electroconductivity.
  • ability to absorb oxygen, actively interact with it at room temperature in water and in the air.
shungite woman rocky black mountain

Modern Research and Applications of Shungite

Have you ever thought about how shungite works in modern science? Studies show that the stone can absorb organic pollutants like benzene and mycotoxins with high efficiency 8, 13.

Yet, without proper washing, it may release heavy metals such as nickel, lead, and cadmium into water for up to two weeks 12, 14. Careful treatment is needed to enjoy its benefits safely.

Laboratory tests reveal that fullerenes in shungite, like C60, can help reduce free radicals and may extend lifespan, as seen in animal studies 17, 18.

Its ability to shield against electromagnetic fields comes from a conductive carbon matrix that dissipates energy from devices like computers and mobile phones 2, 6, 11.

Ecological potential of shungite is very wide.

Shungite water has been used long ago to treat skin illnesses. There is a spring "Three Ivans" on the territory of Zaonezhsky peninsula in Lake Onega. The local residents honoured the spring as sacred. Many people have been coming to it for treatment in spite of its difficult accessibility.

shungite woman rocky black mountain

Shungite of Zazhoginsky deposits is an electro-conductive rock.

Researches of shungite have also shown that direct contact of the stone with the human body ensures relief from pain and releases from a number of serious illnesses, especially of musculoskeletal system, any skin deceases, contributes to a rapid healing of cuts, etc.

Taking into account its healing properties, shungite is successfully being used in medicine, ecology, agriculture, water supply, metallurgy, energetics, chemical and construction industries. Shungite in its pure form is used as inserts in the floor of the Kazan Cathedral. St.

Long experience of using shungite, its healing properties and high effect of protection from electromagnetic radiation allowed creators to develop a shungite room for adaptation and psycho-emotional correction for both adults and children. Recovery is the main effect of the shungite room.

Staying in such a room enhances overall vitality and body resistance and improves work efficiency of healthy individuals. This gives an opportunity to use shungite rooms for physical and psychological rehabilitation and non-medical recovery.

Such shungite rooms are constructed in St. Petersburg Military Medical Academy, in Petrozavodsk, in the spa center "White Springs", in the office of the company "Pritsero P" in Moscow, in Saratov.

"This stone, which possesses amazing cleansing and healing properties, brings more pure and spiritual pleasure. Just contemplation of it calms down and comforts. It literally absorbs negative energy while emitting only positive." - (From the book by M. Polevaya "Shungite - the magic stone of health ")

Let it be as it should be, but what is for sure is that there is a mineral which has no analogue in both healing qualities and other diversity of properties.

Recent studies examine shungite carbon 60 for use as a carbon 60 supplement and its potential as a carbon c60 source for various applications. Research into carbon 60 benefits and fullerene carbon 60 properties continues to grow.

Some investigations focus on employing authentic shungite for water purification. Experiments with shungite water purifiers, shungite stone water bottles, and powdered shungite indicate promising results.

Investigators also study healing with shungite using crushed shungite for anxiety relief and shungite for skin care. Other research examines black tourmaline and shungite together, evaluates tourmaline shungite forms, and explores shungite for men.

Further information can be found on the Irmgard Gräf website, in german:

http://www.irmgard-graef.de/shungit-fullerene/

Disclaimer: This content is informational and not a substitute for professional advice. The scientific and metaphysical references are based on historical accounts and research available at this time.

FAQ

What is Shungite and where does it come from?

Shungite is a black mineral from Karelia, Russia, composed mostly of carbon and used traditionally for water purification.

Does Shungite contain C60 fullerenes?

Yes, but only in very tiny, unstable amounts that are not sufficient for therapeutic benefits.

Is Shungite a good source of antioxidants?

Not effectively. Shungite's antioxidant content is negligible compared to purified C60.

What makes C60 oil superior to Shungite for health use?

C60 oil is stable, purified, and proven to be a potent antioxidant with real biological effects.

Can I use Shungite like a supplement?

No. Shungite is not intended for ingestion and may contain harmful impurities.

How is C60 oil made?

C60 is dissolved in high-quality oils (like olive oil) through a controlled process to ensure bioavailability and purity.

Which is better for well-being: Shungite or C60?

C60 is significantly more effective for internal use than Shungite.

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