Black Tourmaline is used to repel and protect against negativity. It keeps one from being a victim. If anyone is sending your black magic or trying to hurt you, it will stop them in their tracks. Being used as a protective stone against “spells” which are cast by negative people. It is a special stone for the Native Americans who use it to dispel the spells and then also actually gives more positive energy to the wearer and increases their well being. This stone also protects from negative entities in the spirit world that may be haunting your house or trying to attach themselves to you. Helps with back problems and arthritis as well as heart disease.