Germanium helps the organism to get more oxygen, and strengthens the immune system. Germanium is a metalloid (elements with a mixture of metallic and non-metallic properties), that has strong natural semiconductor properties and is closely linked to carbon and silicon.

In 1867, predicted the Russian scientist Dmitri Mendeleev, based on the periodic table, that a material with such properties might be found to fill the form, and christened it Ekasilicon before it was found. It was the German scientist, Clemens Winkler, who in 1886 discovered Germanium. He named it after the place where it was detected, Germany.

In human biology Germanium is highly effective as an intracellular electrical impulse initiator. It is said to help correct imbalances in the electrical load in the human body and has a metallic cofactor of oxygen utilization.
Germanium is necessary for optimal nutrition of the human body. This element has an amazing ability to increase activity levels in various organs by enabling them to attract more oxygen. Germanium supports the body's natural defenses.

"The holy water in Lourdes", which is known worldwide for its healing properties, containing large quantities of germanium. Netspirit.dk has a nice description of, and photos from this special and sacred place.