CHAKRA: Root Chakra
PRIMARY BENEFITS: Grounding, Protection, Shielding, Vitality
BIRTHSTONE: October Birthstone

BEST FOR THOSE WHO ARE: Overwhelmed by Stressful Environments, Experiencing Fatigue, Impacted by Electromagnetic Radiation, Learning to Set Boundaries

HISTORY: Black Tourmaline was rediscovered around the 1400's in a German village formerly known as "Schorl," which granted the stone the same name within Europe. It was popularized much later by the Dutch East India Company, though Europeans believed "Schorl" and "Black Tourmaline to be different formations for quite some time. It is believed that many ancient cultures (such as the Egyptians) used Black Tourmaline for its protective properties during rituals and ceremonial events.

◇ A very powerful stone for shielding against negative energy.

◇ Boosts self-confidence and helps you make decisions based on need, not fear.

◇ A grounding stone that increases energy, stamina and vitality.

◇ Neutralizes and protects from Electromagnetic Radiation.

◇ A gentle protector that transmutes negative attachments to people and things into something more positive and purposeful.

PHYSICAL BENEFITS: Boosts Metabolism, Eases Symptoms of Arthritis, Boosts the Immune System.