Tourmaline in Himekawa Yakuseki (Niigata Prefecture) [Famous Japanese Stones]

Tourmaline In Himekawa Yakuseki

Tourmaline in Himekawa Medicinal Stone

It is said that since ancient times, people living near the Himekawa River have used this stone as a folk remedy, believing that sleeping with the stone in your arms would cure illnesses.
(Based on historical facts and not intended to promote medical treatment) The large black spots are tourmalines, and such stones are rarely found in the Himekawa River.
Tourmaline has the unique property of releasing ions when subjected to pressure or heat.

Since ancient times, people living near the Himekawa River have used the Himekawa Yakuseki as a folk remedy, believing that hugging it while sleeping would cure any illness. (This is based on historical fact and does not encourage any medical treatment.) The large black spots are tourmalines, and such stones are rarely found in the Himekawa River. Tourmaline has the special property of releasing ions when pressure or heat is applied.