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    December 22, 2022 1 min read

    Ayurveda and Pearls
    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:

      1. madhucchaya – like honey ?

      1. sitachaya – like sita/ sugar

      1. 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:

      • Rasa (tase) – madhura/ sweet

      • Guna (qualities)- sita/ cold, laghu/light, mrdu/ soft

      • Virya (potency)- sita/ cold

      • Dosha: Pittahara/ pacifies aggravated pitta dosha


    A perfect gift for the hot Christmas season here in Perth!

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