Therapeutic Use of Jewel
In ayurveda , jewela are called ratnas. Apart from costly stones, ratnas include some animal products and minerals. On the basis of their therapeutic properties, these ratnas are divided into the following two groups: Maharatnas or major jewels : 1.Hiraka(diamond) 2.Maikya(ruby) 3.Mukta(pearl) 4.Pusparaga(topaz) 5.Nilam(sapphire) 6.Tarksa(emerald) 7.Vaidurya(cat’s eye) 8.Gomeda 9.Vidruma(coral) Uparatna or minor jewels: 1.Vaikrants(turmulin) 2.Surya-kanta(sun-stone)…