Chapter 20: From Volcano to Validation: Independent Science Validates Themarox Purification

How laboratory evidence confirmed what nature—and Shimanishi—already knew.

While much of this book explores the theoretical foundations and historical context of ionic sulfated trace minerals, the effectiveness of Themarox-derived solutions in purifying water has been well established through independent testing. Laboratory analyses have demonstrated a reduction of over 250 contaminants across multiple categories, including:

• Alkylphenols, BPA & Phthalates

• Disinfectants & Disinfection Byproducts

• Fluoride

• Fungicides

• Heavy Metals

• Herbicides

• Insecticides

• Pesticides (including glyphosate)

• Pharmaceutical Drugs

• Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs)

• Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs)

• Polycyclic Aromatic Compounds (PACs)

• Solvents

• Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)

• Semi-Volatile Organic Compounds (SVOCs)

The water purification capabilities of these solutions are not speculative—they are documented, measurable, and reproducible. Shimanishi’s innovative extraction process was granted U.S. Patent 4,776,963 in 1988, formally documenting the novel method for extracting ionic sulfated minerals from biotite mica in bioavailable form.

This chapter presents the scientific evidence supporting these water purification claims, beginning with one of the most comprehensive independent analyses ever conducted on mineral-based water treatment.