Overview
Sapphire is one of the herbs traditionally used in Ayurveda for arthritis. Indranila (Blue Sapphire) is a blue precious gemstone. It is considered cooling and anti-toxic. Its Bhasma is used in poisoning and eye diseases. It is associated with Saturn (Shani) in Jyotisha (Vedic astrology). Verses: 79.
How Sapphire Helps with Arthritis
According to Ayurvedic pharmacology, Sapphire has specific properties that make it valuable for addressing arthritis:
- Potency (Virya): Sheeta (cold)
- Post-digestive (Vipaka): Katu (pungent)
- Taste (Rasa): Kashaya (astringent)
- Qualities (Guna): Laghu (light)
Ayurvedic Properties
- Taste (Rasa)
- Astringent (Kashaya)
- Quality (Guna)
- Light (Laghu)
- Potency (Virya)
- Cold (Sheeta)
- Post-digestive (Vipaka)
- Pungent (Katu)
- Key Constituents
- Corundum (Al2O3) with iron and titanium traces
- Also Known As
- English: Blue Sapphire
Sanskrit: इन्द्रनील, नीलमणि, नीलरत्न
Hindi: नीलम
Other Herbs for Arthritis
See all herbs for arthritis on the Arthritis page.
Medical Disclaimer: The information on this page is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Ayurvedic treatments should be pursued under the guidance of a qualified practitioner (BAMS/MD Ayurveda). Always consult your healthcare provider before starting any new treatment. Content is sourced from classical Ayurvedic texts and may not reflect the latest medical research.