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Ayurveda and to some extent Unani (both Indian branches of science using natural curative methods) lay great emphasis on the use gem stones in medicinal preparations. They are used both as ashes (bhasma) as well as in powder (pishti) form for treatment of critical ailments.

The procedures for preparing these medicines are time-consuming and complicated. All medication however, should be under strict supervision and advice of a qualified Ayurvedic or Unani physician. The gems are listed in alphabetical order.

Agate : Used with kewra, a strong - smelling flower extract (see nature trees/ plants), it is said to strenghten the heart, cure fainting fits, alleviate liver troubles, bleeding and diseases caused by stones in parts of the body. It also rejuvenates, physically and mentally.

Amber : Cures all disorders caused by wind, bile and phlegm in the body. Also relieves colic pain.

Bloodstone : Used in powder form, it cures bilious troubles. paste is applied to remove eruptions caused by excess bile (pitti).

Blue Sapphire : Broken pieces are triturated (ground in a pestle and mortar) in rose, kewra and water. The smooth paste is administered orally to cure fevers, epilepsy, insanity and hiccups.

Cat's eye : Used as pisthi after it is triturated in kewra water, to treat problems caused by excess of phlegm, cough and piles. The bhasma provides vitality and strength and cures certain eye diseases .

Coral : A paste obtained by rubbing coral in mortar with rose or kewra water, is believed to a vert abortion when applied on the navel of a pregnant woman. If coral coralisis triturated in rose water and dried and then taken with honey it provides strength to the body. when taken with a betel leaf (paan) it cures cough and phlegm.

Diamond : powdered diamond is a abso-lutely forbidden for oral use. Only it ashes (bhasma) strictly prepared under super-vision are prescribed . The bhasma gives relief and cures tuberculosis, insanity (of certain kinds), dropsy, diabetes, ulcers in the anus, anaemia and inflammation. It is said to prolong life if taken over a period of time and gives one a radiant appearance. if a piece of the gem should get into the stomach by accident, immediate steps should be taken to have it vomited out, for diamonds can cut the intestines and cause death.

Emerald : Triturated in rose or kewra water it is used for urinary troubles and diseases of the heart. The bhasma provides coolness ti the body and controls nausea, asthma, indigestion, piles and jaundice.

Gomedha : Triturated in rose or kewra or red musk water, it helps colic, skin diseases and piles.

Kidney stone : Wearing the stone itself is said to give relief from colic pain. The same effects is had by applying the paste by rubbing the rose water on the affected area .

Lapus Lazuli : According to Rasa Ratna samuchhya ( an authoritative medical text ) the bhasma of this gem cures 20 kinds of urinary troubles, diabetes , tuberculosis, jaundice and problems of wind and phlegm.

Opal : Rucbya ishdusbno jwarapaha translates as ''the opal improves the taste, somewhat hot, and helps cure fevers."

Pearl : A good pearl ( not pierced ) triturated in rose or kewra water, made into paste, dried and taken orally, is very beneficial for diseases caused by calcium deficiency. The ashes provide relief to body heat, are good for the eyes and cure tuberculosis, chronic fevers, cough, breathing problems, palpitation, high blood pressure, heart ailments, exhaustion and weaknesses.

Garnet : Has the same properties as the ruby but is not effective. The bhasma stops bleeding and melts stones in the kidney, urinary bladder and gall bladder.

Ruby : Used both in ash and powder form, it is said to produce more blood and improve circulation. cures problems caused by excess wind and disorders of the stomach, prolong life. The bhasma has the ability to suppress wind, bile and phlegm in the body, give relief in tuberculosis colic pain, eye diseases, leprosy and impotency. The ashes also relieve excessive heat and burning sensations.

Tourmaline : Acts like that diamond for the cure of jaundice, disorders of the stomach, fever, breathing troubles and diabetes. it is also believed to help strength the mind .

White sapphire : Triturated in rose or kewra water, the paste is dried and used to relieve nausea, wind problems, phlegm, stomach disorders, indigestion, leprosy and piles.