Rudraksha facts and health benefits
| Rudraksha Quick Facts | |
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| Name: | Rudraksha |
| Scientific Name: | Elaeocarpus ganitrus |
| Origin | North-East India, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Philippines, Manila, Myanmar |
| Colors | Deep blue |
| Shapes | Drupaceous fruit resembling olive. Globular in shape, 1 cm. in diameter |
| Taste | Sweet |
| Health benefits | Restlessness & Body Ache in Fever, For good health, Diabetes, Gives relief from three basic health ailments, High Blood Pressure (Hypertension), Chicken Pox, Protects from heart diseases, Acne & Pimples, Helps to increase the memory power, Remove skin diseases, Enhance beauty, Black Spots & Blemish, Gives relief from body pains, Burning Sensation, Help to treat cold and cough, Reduce stress, Cough, Breathing Problems & Asthma |
| More facts about Rudraksha | |
Elaeocarpus ganitrus commonly known as Rudraksha belongs to the
Elaeocarpaceae family and grows in the Himalayan region. In Sanskrit
Rudraksha means Rudra’s (Shiva’s) teardrop. It grows in the area from the
Gangetic plain in the foothills of the Himalayas to Southeast Asia, Nepal,
Indonesia, New Guinea to Australia, Guam, and Hawaii. It is a seed
traditionally used for prayer beads in Hinduism. One Hindu myth says that
once Lord Shiva opened his eyes after a long period yogic meditation and
because of strong feelings he shed a tear. This single tear from Shiva’s eye
grew into the Rudraksha tree. It is believed that by wearing the Rudraksha
bead one will have the protection of Lord Shiva. Rudraksha, being organic,
is preferably worn in ways that do not involve metal; therefore on a cord or
thong rather than a chain.
Commonly the beads of Rudraksha are threaded together as a mālā.
Traditionally, it is supposed that the number of beads used should be 108
plus one. The additional bead is the bindu or “guru bead”. If the mālā lacks
a bindu, the energy is said to become cyclical and wearers who are sensitive
may become dizzy.
When the beads are strung, it is advisable to do so with either a silk or a
cotton thread. It is then advised to change the thread every six months to
prevent it from snapping and the 109 beads from scattering. The Rudraksha
mālā may also be strung with copper, silver or gold, typically by a jeweler.
A common issue with mālās wired with such metals is the mālā being tied too
tightly. This may result in the insides of the Rudraksha seeds cracking and
crumbling from excessive pressure. Thus, it is essential to ensure that the
mālā is tied loosely. Wearing the mālā while in contact with chemical soaps
and warm water is best avoided, however, as it can result in the Rudrakshas
becoming brittle and eventually cracking.
Plant
Rudraksha scientifically known as Elaeocarpus ganitrus is a large perennial,
evergreen broad-leaved tree growing almost 50ft to 200ft in height. It is
normally grown in subtropical climatic region. Rudraksha tree starts bearing
fruit in three to four years from germination. As the tree matures, the
roots form buttresses, rising up near the trunk and radiating out along the
surface of the ground. Stem is normally cylindrical with grayish white and
rough in texture bark with small vertical lenticels and narrow horizontal
furrows. Leaves are simple, glabrous, oblong-lanceolate, sub-entire or
irregularly crenate, acute or acuminate, pyramidal shape, shining green on
the upper side with a dull leathery on the dorsal side. Flowers are white or
yellow colored, in dense racemes and mostly from axils of fallen leaves,
fringed petals, anthers are linear, flowers normally appear in April-May.
Fruit
As soon as the flower falls off drupaceous fruit resembling olive appears.
They are globular in shape, 1cm. in diameter. The fruits have bluish black
color when it’s ripe, and becoming brown colored when it’s already dry, and
it has size approximately as big as marbles. Rudraksha seeds are sweet in
taste. Rudraksha colors can vary with brownish shades. Ripe fruit is fleshy
and has a seed with blue shell. Inner part or bead lying in the seed is
called Rudraksha. Rudraksha is actually a round & near-round, symmetrical-
oval, nut or cashew. They are medium brown to almost dark-chocolate colored
beads.
In the single tree Rudraksha beads comes in all different mukhis (faces) at
the same time but higher Mukhis or faces are very rare to find where most of
Rudraksha beads are Five Mukhi. The beads come in seasonal pattern every
year around mid-August to mid-October.
History
Rudraksha trees are mostly found in South Eastern Asian Islands of Java,
Sumatra, Borneo, Bali, Iran, Java, Timor (Indonesia) and parts of South
Asian Kingdom of Nepal. About 70% of the Rudraksha trees are found in
Indonesia, 25% in Nepal and 5% in India. Considered a major stress reliever,
reducing circulatory problems and of course as the best beads, the berry
(Elaeocarpus Ganitrus) was first spotted in Indonesia and is now grown in
Nepal and Hardware. However, because it is expensive, clinical research of
its medicinal properties has not been possible, often resulting in the berry
being subjected to esoteric mumbo jumbo.
Health benefits of Rudraksha
The holy seed has distinctive properties to know whether the water is
poisoned/contaminated or drinkable. To know the drinkability of water, one
should hold the blessed beads above the water, if it is good, the bead will
move clockwise. If the water pool is poisoned, it will move anti-clockwise.
It was largely used by the Sadhus and Sanyasis who wander in the forest. The
revered bead will move clockwise if it is hold over a positive pranic
substance while show anticlockwise movement if it hold over negative pranic
substance.
1. Restlessness &
Body Ache in Fever
Rudraksha is one of the best options to makes person feel better in fever.
It has ameliorative effects. Research show it has immune-stimulatory
effects. Thus, it can help as adjuvant to fight off infections.
Taking Rudraksha Churna (1 to 3 grams) with warm water helps reduce
restlessness, body aches and burning sensation due to high fever. Though,
this remedy is not commonly used, but it can be used to relieve extreme
restlessness and irritability due to fever.(1)
2. For good
health
The spiritual bead helps you settle down at new places which are not
favorable as per your body energy. It is quite helpful in eating and
sleeping at a new environment. Firstly, this advantage was valued by the
Sadhus and Sanyasis. But in the modern days, it can be used by those people
who travel different places for their works and businesses. Wearing of holy
beads means ensuring good health as it is termed as the incarnation of God
Shiva.
3. Diabetes
4. Gives relief
from three basic health ailments
Diseases related to air, bile and phelgm are three basic health disorders.
Their imbalance in the body disturbs the health of a person. Rudraksha helps
to keep them in balance. Consuming a glass of Rudraksha powder mixed in
water alleviates the diseases caused by phelgm.
5. High Blood
Pressure (Hypertension)
Rudraksha has antihypertensive and cardio-protective effects, so it is a
good alternative measure against hypertension. The research suggested that
soaking Rudraksha in water in copper vessel, then taking it in the morning
on empty stomach is more beneficial for high blood pressure. Copper may
increase the anti-hypertensive property of Rudraksha.
Ayurveda has recommended following ways to use Rudraksha to manage high
blood pressure.
- Take 250 ml water in a copper vessel and soak Rudraksha in this water overnight. Drink the water on empty stomach.
- Alternatively, eating 2 grams Rudraksha powder with water kept in copper vessel is more beneficial as compared to first one.
- The decoction made with 400 ml water and 5 grams Rudraksha powder and then reduced to 100 ml water is also beneficial in hypertension.(5)
6. Chicken Pox
Rudraksha help to reduce severity of chickenpox symptoms. It reduces
malaise, tiredness and headache. Further, it decreases burning sensation and
pain on chicken pox rashes. It speeds up recovery process and prevents
complications.
7. Protects from
heart diseases
Rudraksha helps to keep the blood pressure under control, which is quite
beneficial for a person with heart related problems. Wear Rudraksha in your
neck in such a way that it touches your heart. Other than this, on Sunday,
put Paanch Mukhi Rudraksha in a copper pot filled with water and drink it
next day an empty stomach. Following this process for a long period of time
will keep heart troubles away.
8. Acne & Pimples
Rudraksha anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties are quite
beneficial for curing acne and pimples. Its local use is quite helpful,
decreases recurrence, and offers calming feeling by alleviating acne
symptoms. The following mixtures using Rudraksha are used in Ayurveda.
- Mix Rudraksha powder and Arjuna bark powder in equal proportion. Take a teaspoon of this mixture and mix it with 2 to 3 teaspoons honey. Make a thin paste. You can add more honey in this mixture. Apply this Rudraksha paste on the affected parts or on whole face. Wait for 30 minutes and then rinse your face with warm water.
This remedy provides glowing effect to the face and skin. It also reduces
acne and prevents recurrence.
- Rudraksha powder can be mixed with lemon juice to make paste and applied on the face.
This remedy is more beneficial for improving skin glow. It makes you feel
fresh.
9. Helps to
increase the memory power
Rudraksha helps to increase the memory power and intelligence. Chaar Mukhi
Rudraksha is quite beneficial to treat speech impairment, poor memory and
intellect.
10. Remove skin
diseases
To deal with several skin related disorders put Rudraksha in a copper pot
filled with water overnight and drink the water next day with an empty
stomach it will keep away all the skin related problems. Similarly apply the
paste of Teen Mukhi Rudraksha powder on your naval to get relief from
diseases caused by metals. Applying a paste of Nau Mukhi Rudraksha and Tulsi
is beneficial to treat wounds and injuries. Make a paste of Rudraksha and
Neem leaves to treat skin irritations and itchiness.
11. Enhance
beauty
Rudraksha is quite beneficial for making skin radiant and flawless. Apply
the paste of Rudraksha and sandalwood powder to get soft and radiant skin.
This paste gives relief from body odor. Rudraksha can also be used with rose
water and almonds to get beautiful skin.
12. Black Spots &
Blemish
Rudraksha fades dark spots and reduces blemishes. It is used internally as
well as externally.
Internal Use: Internally,
Rudraksha is taken with Mulethi (Licorice), Amalaki (Indian Gooseberry) and
Manjistha. The mixture of these four herbs is beneficial internally to
reduce hyperpigmentation, black spots and blemish. A teaspoon (5 grams)
powder should be taken with water an hour after meal twice a day.
External Use:
Fine powder of Rudraksha mixing with rose water is applied over the skin
with dark spots, hyperpigmentation and blemishes. The regular use fades the
dark spots and makes skin clearer.
13. Gives relief
from body pains
With the regular use of the Rudraksha arthritis or joint pains and pain in
the muscles can be treated. Apart from that it helps to treat swollen skin.
Use the powder of Rudraksha mixed in mustard oil to the affected area to get
relief from body pains.
14. Burning
Sensation
If patient feels burning sensation in whole body, then the decoction of
Rudraksha powder and sandalwood (Chandan) is used in amount of 50 to 100 ml.
It gives relief in burning sensation.
If patient has burning sensation on the skin, the Rudraksha paste made with
rose water is applied over the skin.
15. Help to treat
cold and cough
Make a mixture of Rudraksha and Tulsi leaves in a powdered form and have it
with honey every morning with an empty stomach to get relief from cold and
cough.
16. Reduce stress
Drink a glass of cow’s milk boiled with Rudraksha to get relief from mental
problems. This treatment helps to relax the mind and gives peace. You can
also apply the paste of Rudraksha and sandalwood on your forehead to treat
headaches.
17. Cough
Rudraksha is hardly used for treating cough, but its powder can be used with
honey to cure cough. It is more beneficial when patients have cough with
chest tightness and cough starts with irritation in the throat.
18. Breathing
Problems & Asthma
Rudraksha is beneficial in severe cases of asthma and breathing troubles.
Rudraksha and Turmeric powder are mixed in equal amount with honey. In acute
attach, the patient is requested to lick the paste after every 15 to 30
minutes. In chronic cases, this mixture should be taken 2 to 3 times a day.
Types of
Rudraksha beads
Rudraksha commonly come from 1 to 21 Mukhis, but Rudraksha of 1 to 14 Mukhis
are commonly found. Rudraksha beads from 15 Mukhis to 21 Mukhis are rarer
and mukhis above that are found in very few numbers every year. Of all
these, 4, 5 and 6 Mukhi Rudraksha beads are found easily and plentifully.
Depending upon the availability and production of Rudraksha different prices
have been allocated for different Mukhi Rudraksha. The different kinds of
beads with their significance and importance are given below:
1. One Mukhi
(Face) Rudraksha
It
bestows happiness and revival from the depressions arising from loss of
wealth. Prosperity or richness, luck, fortunes grow wherever it is honored
in House or put on in the body in the form of necklace. All forms of
ill-effects related to wealth are dispelled. It increases the concentration
and will power of the wearer. According to Vedas it avoids diseases of head
such as stroke, paralysis, etc.
2. Two Mukhi
(Face) Rudraksha
It
gives source of fertility in all living beings and the blessings of marital
happiness. Fulfillment of material desires between husband and wife along
with unity and love between each other. Garlanded it expands and maintain
harmonious relationship within the family members. Good for impotence,
infertility, left eye and Kidney.
3. Three Mukhi
(Face) Rudraksha
Strengthening
of memory power and concentration on the subject are the prime effect of
this Rudraksha. It helps to boost the power of creative intelligence when
garlanded. The wearer feels it by realizing success in his work,
constructive resources, wisdom and knowledge. Good for – depression,
retrograde amnesia, epilepsy, Parkinson disease.
4. Four Mukhi
(Face) Rudraksha
The
four faces Rudraksha bless wearer with creativity, communication skills and
inner meditation. Wearing it avoids diseases of hypothalamus, cerebellum and
medulla oblongata.
5. Five Mukhi
(Face) Rudraksha
Five
face is the most commonly available Rudraksha. Wearing this rudrakshas
removes the nature of human like Kama (Lust), Lopa (Greed), Mooha
(Attachment), Krodha (Jealousy), and Ahankar (Unwanted Ego) thus bring sound
health. Wearing in the mala of 54+1 or 108+1 in the collar is extremely
beneficial for people with heart diseases, blood pressure, stress, anxiety.
6. Six Mukhi
(Face) Rudraksha
Six
Face rudrakshas helps to build and increases emotional character. These
characters like Love, Kindness, Attraction Etc. and will be good and strong
.It increase the intellectual area in our brain which controls how to love
and appreciate others. Good in the prevention of eyes, nose, throat, sexual
organs, kidneys, and bladder related diseases.
7. Seven Mukhi
(Face) Rudraksha
Seven
face Rudrakshas bring pleasure, peace, cheerfulness, simplicity, easiness
and happiness in the person while wearing. It strengthens digestive system
in the body. Wonderful for preventing cold, cough, bronchitis, rheumatism.
8. Eight Mukhi
(Face) Rudraksha
Eight
faces rudraksha have the energies for success and killer of evils and
obstacles. Eight face is a vital instrument in strengthening one’s will
power and converting even an enemy into a friend. It uses before new
work/scheme to bring good fortune in work and businesses or services is well
powerful. It is also the killer of arrogance, egoism and pride when adorned.
Those people having mental troubles, insomnia as well as having habits of
excessive expenditure finds eight faces the best remedy for the solutions of
their problems. Diseases of stomach are prevented by wearing this Rudraksha.
9. Nine Mukhi
(Face) Rudraksha
Energies
from Nine faces demonstrate when evil forces threatened the very existence
of balanced health of the wearer. Wearing it encourages the nine hormones
within the body. It increases will-power, body strength, invokes
fearlessness, dynamism leading to a balanced healthy life. Those who are
prone to fatal diseases of a mysterious nature will be benefited by use of
nine faces. Nine mukhi beads will help to destroy sins, injustice,
irreligion, cruelty, laziness and evil habits. Normally it is recommended
for all kinds of diseases.
10. Ten Mukhi
(Face) Rudraksha
Ten
face one of the most powerful rudrakshas has wide variety of benefits.
Wearing it attracts luck and prosperity, helps to attain wealthy life, works
as divine protection tool from all kind of negative forces, energies and
spirits .It calms the nerves, quiets the mind, and relieves depression .It
brings out the inner spiritual energies leading to self-healing . From the
experiences with many people we have seen that it improves business and
social life .It works as pacifier of all the nine planets dosha and malefic
effects.
11. Eleven Mukhi
(Face) Rudraksha
Wearing
it one gets success in each and every work he/she do. Wearing or worshipping
of eleven faces is accomplished by the family person for comforts and
prosperity in family life, by unmarried for early marriage, by old and sick
for perfect health, by those under some threat for fearlessness and by Yogis
and Sanyaasis for spiritual success of the highest order. In other words
everyone gets fulfillment of their respective wishes. Good for diseases like
lingering body pain, backache, alcoholism, and liver.
12. Twelve Mukhi
(Face) Rudraksha
It
is believed to be the source of vitality and the physical make up. Wearing
twelve faces improves variety of traits in an individual, both physical and
psychological which helps them to move continuously with brilliance and
strength in their life. It helps in one’s personal honesty and integrity,
and the ability to command respect and authority, to impress and influence
others. It is good for politicians and people looking for higher positions
in society. Twelve faces improve leadership qualities and put the person in
forefront. It gives intellectual capabilities and improves one’s writing and
speaking powers. Diseases like bone diseases, rickets, osteoporosis will get
improvement by using it.
13. Thirteen
Mukhi (Face) Rudraksha
It
prepares the person to tackle the physical challenges you are likely to
encounter in future. Even in hard situations one can overcome with ease.
Wearing this bead along with other Rudraksha beads lead to faster display of
their result. According to the feedback received from numerous clients,
wearing this Rudraksha helps to attract opportunities for search of right
partner, maintain relationship which are on the verge of breaking. It
harnesses the strength and direction of the physical force that increases
your personality, fires your emotions and passion, and encourages your
mental endeavors and communicative skills.
14. Fourteen
Mukhi (Face) Rudraksha
It
is considered as the most valuable divine Rudraksha according to Scripture.
Fourteen faces invoke sympathetic qualities making individuals more kind to
living things. It sustains good health, increases prosperity and knowledge.
Wearing or placing them in cash box, this Rudraksha helps in making good
profits in business, shows the power and capabilities of attracting clients
to business. It has abilities of reviving immobile business to speedy
recovery and success. Practitioners shall be able to see changes in terms of
monetary gains, a success in ventures and free from all financial
difficulty. Wearer always feels very close to Lord Shiva and feels his
breath with “Omkar” vibration. Wearing it prevents all sorts of diseases and
he/she never suffer from any terrible situation. This Rudraksha completely
protect the individual from Saturn Mahadasha (Sade-Sati Dasha).
15. Fifteen Mukhi
(Face) Rudraksha
Fifteen
Faces create energies that impact the wearer’s mind in improving intuitive,
abstract and lateral thinking. Additionally the wearer finds high energy
levels to put into action his thoughts and ideas leading economic progress.
Unconscious or conscious wrong doings in life are cleared so the person
becomes free of sins and he/she feels fresh with new life. After its uses by
many people it has been seen that especially old people who are debilitating
and have frequent health problem finds it a very important remedy to keep
the energy level intact to maintain their body for normal health. The energy
level that emits from the fifteen face are good to maintain a constant
promotion in jobs for those who are working in companies, good for those who
are getting interruptions in their mobilization due to karmic imbalance.
16. Sixteen Mukhi
(Face) Rudraksha
Sixteen
faces are used for multi-dimensional purposes. In ancient religious texts,
saints and sages have been recommended to wear sixteen mukhi Rudraksha beads
for invasive the wearer with positive energy, harmonious body function,
peace of mind and prosperity. It has positive hypnotic properties so it’s
good for attracting love and affection and appraisal from the people around
the wearer according to the Rudrakshajabalopanishad. It has also been stated
that fire, theft or robbery never touches the wearer as well as his/her
Properties. In all kind of jobs, legal problems etc. victories always follow
the wearer. From the experiences that have been received from various
wearers, sixteen faces are good for the following conditions as well:
– To win Legal problems
– To improve the chance of conception for the ladies
– To destroy the evil thoughts of enemies.
17. Seventeen
Mukhi (face) Rudraksha
Seventeen
faces Rudraksha helps to remove negativity and attract all success in life
such as day to day life, love life, family life so wearer growth will be
wonderful in all aspects of life. According to the scripture, wearing this
bead Kundalini can be awakened. Experiences retrieved from the people who
are wearing this Rudraksha find this a best remedy for:
– Gaining unexpected money, attaining property, vehicles and all material
assets.
– Circulation of high energies therefore removing lack of memory, inability
to do hard work or laziness.
– Provide strong power to speed up love, marriage and relationship with
longevity.
– Help to relax and improve concentration.
18. Eighteen
Mukhi (Face) Rudraksha
One
of the rarest and powerful rudraksha,18 Faces Rudraksha offer spiritual as
well as material energies associated to protection, strength, success and
removal of fear and worries weak Mind) .Wearing it removes as well as avoid
the negative energies of black magic coming to the wearer as well as to
their property. Wearing this bead help to completely remove fears and
phobias, unknown thoughts and worries from the mind due to improvement in
bodily function especially strengthening the autonomic nervous system. Its
wearing is very useful to win over your enemies, success and all
materialistic comforts. Even the enemies of the wearer become friends.18
mukhi Rudraksha is good for protecting from energies where there are malefic
planets in natal Lagna or when natural malefic are transiting in person
life.
19. Nineteen
Mukhi (Face) Rudraksha
The
possessor is bestowed with all worldly pleasures and there is no scarcity of
nutrition, wealth, knowledge etc. in their life. It acts like an armor
protecting wearer from blows, adversities, wrong thoughts, deeds, and the
disease of the human ego, bondage of karmas, all kinds of health problems,
dualities (joy, sorrow, pleasure, pain, like, dislike etc.) and ignorance
which are interferences in prosperity of business or jobs. It always offers
the wearer with intelligence, knowledge, wisdom and wealth. From the
experiences collected from the wearer it brings:
— Wealth, health and prosperity.
— New ideas to establish oneself in society with name, fame and success.
— Change characteristic of the person positively into gentle and polite
behavior – Inner peace and perennial joy.
20. Twenty Mukhi
(Face) Rudraksha
Twenty
Face Rudraksha wearing or keeping in home offer protection, family growth,
health, Luck and success. Energies coming from it represent strength,
achievement of ambitions, strong health, perseverance and fame. This
Rudraksha is very good for those who are finding difficulties in completing
the studies with great success. Not only these benefits, it also attracts
prosperity and abundance. Wearer is bestowed with continuous progress in
their divine faith and spiritual knowledge. Wearing this Rudraksha all
his/her sins is completely removed, obtains continuous happiness, and
achieves all good fortune.
A look of this Rudraksha makes even an unfortunate person fortunate. It
gives material enjoyment in the life and freedom after the death of this
present body. It destroys the sins of all and saves people from the miseries
of repeated rebirth. Worshiping it in the house balances and produces vital
positive energy in the house preserving the environment of house from ghost,
devil and spirits. There is always a harmony in the family. By wearing it,
the devotee will achieve the fulfillment of all desires.
21. Twenty one
Mukhi (Face) Rudraksha
One
of the rarest and most powerful Rudraksha is Twenty-one faces Rudraksha.
Because of diverse powerful energies emitting from this rudraksha it is
always advisable to keep it at home altar. The owner of this Rudraksha never
falls short on his/her achievements. Wealth, health and prosperity always
remain within the family possessing this Rudraksha. The family will be
famous for prosperity and spirituality, and always remains in the path of
Sanatan Dharma. Feedbacks received from the worshipper of 21 faces
Rudraksha:
– Improvement in financial position
– Removes hurdles, obstacle, loss and slowness in career of each family
member
– Harmonious and cooperative family environment.
There is no loss of happiness in family members. Family members never become
sick. – Respect and fame in society and nation. 21 face rudraksha is good
for those who are doing online trading business, owners of multiple
companies, political leaders, directors, legal consultant etc. who are
always taking risks. By wearing this, even those who knowingly or
unknowingly did sins of Bramahatya are wiped off.
Traditional Uses
and benefits of Rudraksha
- When worn on an mālā, Rudrakshas were also said to ward off and shield against “negative energies”.
- Mitigates the past reactions of karmas
- Protects against ominous accidents and unfortunate events
- Cures the effect of adverse planets
- Aids in memory and decision making
- Regulates blood pressure
- Reduces stress and relaxes the mind
- Increases self-power
- Gives peace of mind to the wearer, stimulates the mind and sharpens the intellect.
- Balances the chakras and heal diseases in the body.
- For the bite of a Scorpion or other such creatures panchamukhi Rudraksha can be rubbed on a grind stone with the juice of a lemon and the paste applied on the affected spot. Pain will diminish.
- Those who takes the bath by keeping 9 (nine) Rudrakshas in water will get benefits equally to Ganga Jal Bathing and energy gaining.
- They are effective in controlling stress, therefore help in eliminating worries and blessing the wearer with greater peace of mind.
- Rudraksham bring clarity, sharpen the mind, and increase the power of Intuition.
- It reduces headache and beneficial in mental disorders.
- Rudraksha acts as blood purifier and reduces blood impurities and increases blood circulation.
- It helps as adjuvant therapy in breathing disorders and chronic cough.
- Rudraksha powder paste with rose water increase skin glow and brings charming effect on the face.
- When taken with milk, Rudraksha increases memory and brainpower.
- It helps in liver disorders and abdominal diseases.
- Rudraksha fruit or bark is a good remedy for controlling epilepsy.
- Leaves and seeds are known for various medicinal properties and traditionally used to cure stress, anxiety, depression, palpitation, nerve pain, epilepsy, migraine, lack of concentration, asthma, hypertension, arthritis and liver diseases.
- Pulp or flesh of drupe in green and fresh state is sour in taste, stimulates appetite and is given in epilepsy, diseases of the head and mental illness.
- The stone is rubbed with water and then it is applied to small-pox eruptions.
- It is applied on organs having burning sensation and in other conditions i.e. eruptions, measles, fevers, etc.
- Rudraksha is also useful for women suffering from hysteria and coma.
- It can be used as a cure for skin diseases, pimples, boils mental diseases, ringworm and possess anti-ageing property.
- Combination of bark, stem and leaf of Elaeocarpus floribundus has been used as mouth wash and fruits has been used as antiseptic.
- Elaeocarpus is used in ulcers, rheumatism, piles, pneumonia, and leprosy.
- Rudraksha can be used for improving memory power when taken with milk.
Tips and Care for
Your Beads
Rudraksha divine beads can be worn by anybody irrespective of age, sex,
caste, creed, culture and location. However, it is sensible that certain
precautions should be taken while using Rudraksha since it is a divine gift
and therefore very religious. We have a selection process through which we
offer you energetic, healthy beads to give you best results. You may wait
for a Monday as it is a favorable day to start wearing your bead or you may
wear your Rudraksha early morning on any auspicious day of the week after an
early morning bath.
- Taken an early morning bath.
- Chant ‘OM Namah Shivay’ nine or one hundred and eight times.
- Chant the seed mantra of your Rudraksha bead nine or one hundred and eight times. (Seed mantra is given in the booklet given along with the bead)
- After this mantra chanting, wear it remembering the face of all-auspicious Lord Shiva.
- Wash beads with water or water mixed with Ganges water every week.
- Allow to dry under fan. If you reside in a humid climate, then you may soak the beads in water overnight and scrub with a hard plastic brush to clear the pores. Note that beads are strong and do not break with scrubbing. Once they are dry, apply a light oil like Olive and Sandalwood oil with a toothbrush.
Rudraksha
precautions
- One shouldn’t wear the holy bead during sex.
- The sacred bead should be taken off during menstrual cycle.
- At funeral visit, one should not carry it.
- It should be taken off while visiting a newly born baby.
- It is advisable to take off the beads while taking bath as excess soap may dehydrate the natural oil content of the beads.
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Rudraksha Facts
Rudraksha, also known as Elaeocarpus ganitrus is a seed traditionally used for prayer beads in Hinduism. The seed is produced by several species of large evergreen broad-leaved tree in the genus Elaeocarpus, with Elaeocarpus ganitrus being the principal species used in the making of organic jewelry or mala. It is grown in the foothills of the Himalayas to Southeast Asia, Nepal, Indonesia, New Guinea to Australia, Guam, and Hawaii. The Rudraksha tree starts bearing fruit in three to four years from germination. As the tree matures, the roots form buttresses, rising up near the trunk and radiating out along the surface of the ground. Rudraksha seeds are covered by an outer husk of blue when fully ripe, and for this reason are also known as blueberry beads. Ripe fruit is fleshy and has a seed with blue shell. Inner part or bead lying in the seed is called Rudraksha. Rudraksha, being organic, is preferably worn in ways that do not involve metal; thus on a cord or thong rather than a chain.
| Name | Rudraksha |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Elaeocarpus ganitrus |
| Native | North-East India, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Philippines, Manila, Myanmar |
| Common/English Name | Genitri, Shivaksh, Neelkantaksh, Shivbindu, Shivpriya, Paavan, Sarvaksh, Haraksh or Bhutanashan. |
| Name in Other Languages | Australia: Quandong English: Blue marbletree English: Blue quandong English: Blueberry-ash English: Blue-fig English: Brisbane quandong English: brush quandong English Indian oilfruit English New Guinea-quandong English silver quandong English: white quandong English: wooden beggar-bead India: Rudraksh Sanskrit: Chattu sampangi, Rudraksha, Bhutnasan Hindi: Rudraki, Rudraksha English: Utrasum Bead Tree , Wooden Begger bead Gujarati: Rudraksh Bengali: Rudrakya Kannada: Rudrakshi mara, Rudraksh Malayalam: Rudraksha, Rudraksam Marathi: Rudraksha Punjabi: Rudraksha Tamil: Rudraksha, Ruttiratcam Telgu: Rudraksha, Rudraksi Assam: Rudrai, Ludrok, Udrok Other: Sivaksha, Sarwaksh, Paawan, Nilkanthaksha, Haraksha, Sivpriye |
| Plant Growth Habit | Large perennial, evergreen broad-leaved tree |
| Growing Climate | Basically grown in subtropical climatic region |
| Plant Size | Almost 50ft to 200ft in height |
| Stem | Cylindrical with coarse textured dirty white bark |
| Bark | Bark is grayish white and rough in texture with small vertical lenticels and narrow horizontal furrows. |
| Leaf | Simple, glabrous, oblong-lanceolate, sub-entire or irregularly crenate, acute or acuminate, Pyramidal shape, shining green on the upper side with a dull leathery on the dorsal side |
| Flower | White or yellow colored, in dense racemes and mostly from axils of fallen leaves, fringed petals, anthers are linear, appear in April-may |
| Flowering Season | April-May |
| Fruit Shape & Size | Drupaceous fruit resembling olive. Globular in shape, 1cm. in diameter, |
| Fruit Color | Deep blue or mealy when ripe |
| Seed Shape & Size | Round & near-round, Symmetrical- oval, nut or cashew |
| Seed Color | Medium brown to almost dark-chocolate colors |
| Taste | Sweet in taste |
| Season | June-October |
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7 Mukhi Rudraksha bead symbolizes Goddess Mahalaxmi, the Goddess of wealth and prosperity. 7 Mukhi Rudraksha bead resonates with energies of Goddess Mahalaxmi who is the Goddess of wealth and prosperity.
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