Tourmaline is believed to repel negative energy and promote healing.
Tourmaline is a semi-precious stone made up of a crystal silicate mineral compounded with other elements. It is mined primarily in Brazil and Africa, but has also been found in the United States. Tourmaline is prized by adherents to New Age spiritualities for its perceived healing properties and positive energies, and is often fashioned into jewelry, along with silver and other metals, with the intent that it be worn to alleviate specific maladies.
Ear and Hearing Problems
Black tourmaline is sometimes used in earrings, as its proximity to the ears will abate earaches, as well as the ringing associated with tinnitus.
Broken Bones
Black tourmaline wrapped within the plaster of a cast may promote faster healing. If the injury is of a leg or foot, the grounding energy of the gem is also said to make it easier to walk while the injury is healing.
Autoimmune Disorder
Combined with silver or copper and worn over an affected area, black tourmaline is sometimes used to help diminish the effects of autoimmune diseases such as gout, arthritis and psoriasis. The effect that non-ferrous metals have on these types of disorders is enhanced by the energies present in and around the stone.
Jet Lag
According to the Therapeutic Reiki website, black tourmaline can be used to counteract fatigue and other symptoms of jet lag, including insomnia caused by a change in time zones. Black tourmaline placed under a pillow will redirect positive, restful energies and will help to achieve a healthy and full night's sleep.
Mental Balance
The Therapeutic Reiki website also suggests the use of black tourmaline to enhance concentration, inspiration and sensitivity by utilizing its natural balancing properties to equalize the use of the left and right sides of the brain.
Luck
Many sources consider black tourmaline to be a lucky stone. Rubbing the stone will charge it with magnetic electricity, which is integral in boosting a person's luck and overall happiness.
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