Cobalt increases the formation of red blood corpuscles in the bone marrow throught the creation of a hormone in the kidneys. It accelerates maturation and extends the lifespan of blood cells. Cobalt also has the ability of the small intestine to absorb iron. Cobalt is an essential trace mineral that is a constituent of vitamin B12 and it is a necessary cofactor for making the thyroid hormone thyroxine.

Small amounts of Cobalt are recommended because it "will build up within you a type of thermal regulation system that will allow your energy field to be greatly enhanced, greatly accelerated. More than that will actually engender spontaneous combustion."

Metaphysical

Cobalt, like chromium, enhances a desire for change and new experiences. It awakens curiosity and joy in living, removes melancholy and and strong yearnings, and promotes wit and cunning. Cobalt helps to develop the view that all spiritual things are imbued with invisible beings. It also promotes recognition of the spiritual universe.

Cobalt takes the refraction properties of manganese one step further and produces very specific, deeply hypnotic emanations that can both cloak and transform the traveller. Radiant, powerful and extremely psychically active.