Gems Summary & Ratna Properties

(Gems)
Sanskrit: रत्न • Botanical: Various gemstones

The text describes the general properties of nine Ratnas (Navaratna) — Diamond (Vajra/Heera), Ruby (Padmaraga/Manikya), Emerald (Marakata/Panna), Blue Sapphire (Neelam/Indranila), Pearl (Mukta/Moti), Coral (Pravala/Munga), Yellow Sapphire (Pushparaga), Cat's Eye (Vaidurya), and Hessonite (Gomedaka). Each gem is associated with a planetary deity. Gems that are flawed, cracked, or impure should not be worn or used medicinally as they can cause harm. The Uparatnas (semi-precious stones) such as Turquoise, Garnet, Cat's Eye etc. are also mentioned briefly. Verses: 89-93.

Ayurvedic Properties

Also Known As
English: Gems, Precious stones
Sanskrit: रत्न
Hindi: रत्न

What is Gems Summary & Ratna Properties (रत्न गुण)?

The text describes the general properties of nine Ratnas (Navaratna) — Diamond (Vajra/Heera), Ruby (Padmaraga/Manikya), Emerald (Marakata/Panna), Blue Sapphire (Neelam/Indranila), Pearl (Mukta/Moti), Coral (Pravala/Munga), Yellow Sapphire (Pushparaga), Cat's Eye (Vaidurya), and Hessonite (Gomedaka). Each gem is associated with a planetary deity. Gems that are flawed, cracked, or impure should not be worn or used medicinally as they can cause harm. The Uparatnas (semi-precious stones) such as Turquoise, Garnet, Cat's Eye etc. are also mentioned briefly. Verses: 89-93.

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 7

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