Black Tourmaline, known as this stone is still revered as a premier talisman of protection, a psychic shield deflecting and dispelling negative energies, entities, or destructive forces. This stone is useful in purifying and neutralizing one’s own negative thoughts and internal conflicts, and turning them into positive, usable energy. Black Tourmaline is an excellent grounding crystal for meditation and healing. Black Tourmaline healing crystal therapies include strengthening the immune system, cleansing the emotional body, and grounding spiritual energies. The therapeutic uses of Black Tourmaline have a long and well-documented history.