Absolutely every person drinks water every day, thanks to which the question of its benefits has remained open for many decades. It is also known to mankind that in many respects the benefits of water depend on the place of its source. So, the water enriched with useful substances is sold all over the world, and various health centers, sanatoriums and other institutions operate in areas with mineral waters, but the first of its kind resort in our country was created by Peter the Great exactly in the place of shungite deposits. They are still being treated in “Marcial Waters” to this day, and the benefits of shungite water have long been proven by scientific research and are not considered a miracle.
What is shungite
This mineral looks like coal, because it looks like small black pebbles. Of course, they cannot get their hands dirty. The basis of shungite is carbon, the content of which in some deposits can reach almost 100%, while in others it is only 10%. Such indicators give stones the opportunity to conduct electricity. The mineral is more than two billion years old, and thanks to the main component, shungite is very fragile, therefore it does not occur in the form of large stones.
You can only meet it in the form of small pebbles lying in shungite slate or dolomite. The useful properties of shungite have long been known, especially those people who live near its deposits. Shungite was often called there as northern anthracite, slate stone or Kizhi chernozem, since it could easily be added to the soil instead of fertilizers. Under the influence of air and water, the mineral decayed.
Mineral selection
The harm of shungite water can be felt on oneself, if initially it is incorrect to choose the stones for its preparation. The fact is that the benefit depends on the amount of carbon in the mineral, and stones with a low content of carbon are simply not able to clean the water properly. At the same time, other impurities contained in it, which occupy a large part, will freely penetrate into the liquid, and then into the human body.
Shungite water is not able to fully heal the body and if the stones for it are selected, on the contrary, with a high content of carbon. Such a mineral necessarily has a glossy surface, which means it is not able to pass liquid through itself.
Since purification occurs precisely due to the passage of fluid through the pores of the mineral, it is possible to obtain a visible result and benefit only from stones with an average carbon content of 30% -40%. Such a mineral is often found on sale and does not look very attractive. Externally, the pebbles are inconspicuous, small, but at the same time capable of conducting electricity and have a matte surface with pores of the right size.
It is interesting that on sale you can often find various pyramids or shungite rings that look much more attractive than untreated stones, but you cannot get really useful shungite water with them. The fact is that a mineral with the necessary amount of carbon for purification is very fragile, and it simply will not work out properly. For the manufacture of such figures, shungite with a high percentage of carbon is used, and its useful properties are in question, as mentioned above.
You can even feel the energy from a real stone with your own hands. To do this, just bring your palm to the surface of the mineral for a couple of centimeters. Some even feel a slight tingling sensation, but the pleasant warmth coming from the stones will definitely feel everything.
A very important nuance when choosing a mineral for the preparation of shungite water is its deposit. This stone is mined exclusively in Karelia, in the village of the same name Shunga. It is simply impossible to bring it from Tibet, Altai or other areas.
The benefits and harms of shungite water
As mentioned above, the basis of shungite is carbon, which means that the mineral is very porous. It is through these holes that water is saturated with useful minerals found in pebbles. Of course, if shungite with a low concentration of carbon is used for its preparation, then the probability of harmful substances entering the liquid increases several times, and such water is not capable of bringing the body proper benefits. In addition, harm from shungite water can be obtained with its uncontrolled use, because everything is good only in moderation. An excess of certain substances in the body, even useful ones, can provoke poor health and disruption in the functioning of some systems, so when treating, you should adhere to the norm of 2-3 glasses a day.
Speaking about the benefits of shungite water, it should be noted that the peasants of Karelia were the first to notice it. Then this mineral was used simply as an additive to chernozem, but the yield increased several times, and the vegetables themselves exceeded even well-fertilized crops by other methods. It was then that Tsar Peter I himself decided to use the unique properties of the mineral to heal his soldiers. To this end, a resort has been erected on Lake Onega.
Scientific evidence of the benefits of the mineral was made only in 1985 by a group of foreign chemists who even won the Nobel Prize for their discovery. It was they who revealed that the carbon compounds in the mineral are in a unique state.
Their shape is hollow polyhedral shells - fullerenes. It is thanks to them that shungite is able to beneficially affect the body at the cellular level:
- increase cell strength;
- speed up metabolism;
- stimulate the production of enzymes;
- contribute to the speedy removal of toxins from the body.
Stone Cream
Already after the popularization of shungite water, a special cream based on this mineral was invented for effective external action on diseased joints. How does a stone penetrate the skin? To do this, it is ground into powder and many other useful components are added to the mixture. So, Shungit cream-balm contains essential oils of sandalwood, cypress, lemon, eucalyptus, saber and camphor. The composition is also enriched with panthenol, as well as nettle, hawthorn, hot pepper, St. John's wort and thyme with water extracts. Shungite water, even with all its benefits, is not able to provide such a therapeutic effect as a cream. This tool perfectly warms, relieves pain and eliminates crunch in the joints in just a few weeks of use. According to reviews, it is even noticeable how the cream is absorbed much faster precisely in the affected areas.
Water preparation
Finding such a product on sale is almost impossible, but preparing it yourself is very simple, especially since the mineral itself is freely sold in pharmacies throughout the country. The most important thing before preparing shungite water is to thoroughly rinse the mineral. This is necessary to clean it from dust and is done under running water until it becomes transparent. After the preparatory procedure, you can place the pebbles in a container and fill it with water.
For every liter of liquid you need to take 100 grams of shungite. It is better to take glassware, but you can use enameled. The water itself may even be tap water, but for a better healing effect, you should take a spring.
After 30 minutes, the liquid is enriched with a small amount of minerals and completely freed from unpleasant aftertaste and smell. Drinking such water is very easy, but for maximum effectiveness it is necessary to leave it to infuse for 2-3 days, depending on the size of the pebbles. The smaller they are, the faster they can let all the liquid through them, which means that it can be drained already on the second day. It is important to transfer not all water to another container. The lowest part should be left in a jar and simply poured out, since a precipitate of heavy impurities and salts accumulates in it, from which shungite cleans water. Also, before draining, do not shake the container.
What helps
Reviews of shungite water testify to the veracity of all the properties prescribed to it. Due to the unique characteristics of the stone , the liquid purified by it can facilitate the course of diseases such as:
- anemia;
- allergy;
- asthma;
- heartburn;
- cold;
- chronic fatigue syndrome;
- weakened immunity;
- cholecystitis;
- diseases of the cardiovascular system;
- diabetes;
- disorders of the digestive system, liver and kidneys;
- gynecological disorders and much more.
Shungite water has the same effect on the body with direct use, in its pure form, and with the preparation of food based on it.
Even if one cannot believe in such miraculous properties of a mineral, then one can have no doubt in its ability to purify water, because this is no longer a guess, but a fact proved by many. That is why drinking such water will be useful in any case, because only a clean, enriched with useful substances liquid can remove toxins from the body and accelerate its purification.
Additional properties
Water infused with shungite can not only be drunk in order to benefit from it. Such a liquid perfectly disinfects if you wash the wounds with it. Animals can also drink shungite water, because they also need various minerals for good health. Such water also shows excellent results in the garden where, instead of the usual fertilizers, it is added to the irrigation liquid. Abundant flowering and a good harvest are ensured by making only 10 ml of infused water per liter of ordinary.
In addition, mineral water can gargle with a cold, wash with skin diseases or acne and even rinse your hair, after which they acquire a healthy shine and strength.
In sanatoria, where shungite water is used in huge quantities, visitors are even offered bathtubs filled with such a healing liquid.
Health Recipes
To get rid of arthritis, varicose veins or arthrosis, or at least to alleviate their course, compresses from shungite water are often used. For them, it is only necessary to wet the tissue in the prepared liquid and apply it to the sore spot for a couple of hours under polyethylene. Thanks to this procedure, pain from calluses can be relieved, and healing of burns and wounds can be accelerated.
To get rid of toothache, gum disease, sore throat, stomatitis or periodontal disease, the water should be slightly heated and used to rinse. With a cold, it can also rinse the nasal passages.
With regular washing with shungite water, acne disappears in adolescents, and wrinkles decrease in adults. The skin becomes smooth, supple and elastic, peeling, redness and inflammation are eliminated. Rinsing hair with such water strengthens not only the hairs themselves, but also their roots, dandruff leaves. The hair at the same time becomes thick and shiny.
If you wish, you can even prepare a bath of mineral water at home. To do this, place 300 grams of stones in a cloth bag and place under a stream of hot water so that all of it flows through the mineral. After that, the stones are rinsed in the same water - and the bath is ready. This procedure is allowed to be carried out with a course of 15 baths, each of which is taken only every other day and for 10-20 minutes. The bath promotes healing of wounds and postoperative sutures, relief of fungal diseases, eczema and peeling of the skin. In addition, the procedure normalizes sleep, relieves nervous tension and soothes.
To enhance any of these effects, you can use silver shungite water.
The use of the mineral itself
In addition, for the health of the body, you can use the stone itself. To do this, it is enough to put it next to a computer monitor so that the mineral absorbs all negative electromagnetic radiation from it. Pebbles can massage the back and the whole body, and if desired, you can sprinkle them with a rug and massage your feet.
Stone care
Pebbles do not lose their properties for a long time, but so that the water infused on them possesses only beneficial properties, shungite should be accordingly taken care of. Cleansing the mineral must be regular, because all negative impurities from the water settle on its surface and can harm the body in the future. In the natural environment, such cleaning is carried out thanks to the bright sunlight and running water of the streams.
At home, running distilled water or tap water is suitable, the main thing is that it is not chlorinated. Pebbles should be washed for at least 10 minutes, paying special attention to pores and irregularities. If necessary, you can use a fine brush (an old toothbrush) for effective cleaning.
After thorough cleaning, shungite should be taken out in the sun and dried for several hours so that the mineral warms up well, but this can be done no more than once every 1.5-2 months.
Every six months, pebbles should be thoroughly cleaned. To do this, they are completely brushed and washed for a long time under running water. Of course, with regular use of shungite, the timing of care for it may be different. It is necessary to monitor the condition of the pebbles and not bring them to a raid.