Learn more about natural Pearls, called Mukta, and their Ayurvedic use in todays article
The Pearl is a moonstone, it is considered to help overcome obstacles in life due to one’s placement of the moon in astrological charts.
Classical texts of Ayurveda describe the best pearl is that which shines like a star is smooth and clear, light in weight, pleasing, round, and looks like clear water is considered the best
It is said that the goddess Lakshmi will give the person blessings who is wearing them and they enjoy good fortune
According to rasa paddhati there are three types of lustre in the pearls:
madhucchaya – like honey ?
sitachaya – like sita/ sugar
srikhandachaya – like butter/ cream
The pearl lustre of srikhandachaya (butter/cream) is considered to be of superior quality ✨
Pearls are used to prepare classical Ayurvedic formulations called bhasma and pishti. Being alkaline in nature it is used in hyperacidic conditions of the stomach. Its chemical compostion is CaCo3 (Calcium Carbonate) so it is a good natural source of Calcium.
Pearl necklaces are good to wear in the summer months ☀️
They are useful in hormonal imbalance, headaches, migraine, loss of concentration and memory, insomnia, uterine disorders, infertility, heart disease (Hridroga), eye disease, and depression, and help to deal with stress.
Its Ayurvedic pharmacological and therapeutic properties are: