How the Healing Properties of Metals, Gemstones, Colors, and Aromas

Ayurveda teaches that everything in existence is imbued with the energy and intelligence of Universal Consciousness. That is because all forms of matter, organic and inorganic, are simply the outer manifestations of this most subtle creative energy. Matter is the trapped light of consciousness. The vital force of life flows from the universal source, the essence of all matter, and manifests in the myriad forms and phenomena of nature.

Ayurvedic medicine makes use of almost everything in natural and in daily life, including food, breathing, exercise, meditation, relationship, yoga and massage, as well as regulated daily and seasonal routines. It also uses thousands of herbs and herbal formulas.

Metals
For medical purpose , metals are traditionally processed to be taken internally in small doses, after undergoing rigorous and extensive purification to negate any toxic effects upon the body's vital organs.The following recommendations are safe, as they do not involve ingestion of the actual metal.

Copper

Copper alleviates excess kapha and reduces fat. It is good tonic for the liver,spleen, and lymphatic system and helps in curing anemia. To treat obesity as well as liver and spleen disorders, throughly wash some copper pennies and boil them in quart of water or boil the quart of water in a copper vessel. until half the water remains. Take 2 teaspoons of this copper water 3 times a day for a month. It is also helpful to buy a copper drinking glass, fill it every night with pure water and drink the water in the morning.

Gold

Gold is strengthening to the nervous system and the heart, improves memory and intelligence, and increase stamina. It is also good for week lungs. Gold can be helpful for students' pre-exam tension, for arthritis, and for heart arrhythmia.
The energy of gold may be harnessed by preparing gold medicated water. Use pure gold(24 karat) such as a gold band. Place the gold into 2 cups of water, and boil until 1 cup evaporates. Take 1 teaspoon of this gold water 2 or 3 times a day to energize the heart, strengthen mental faculties, and awaken pure awareness.
You can also make golden rice. While cooking rice, place a piece of gold in the rice pot and cook as usual. When the rice is finished, remove the gold before serving.
NOTE:Gold has heating properties and should be used sparingly by individuals with pitta constitution.

Silver

Silver has cooling properties and is beneficial for treating excess pitta. Silver increases strength and stamina and s thus helpful for balancing vata. Emaciation, chronic fever and weakness after fever, heartburn, inflammatory conditions of the intestines, and profuse menstrual bleeding may all be helped by silver. Silver is antiseptic, antibacterial, and disinfectant. Make silver water following the above directions of r gold water, and take 1 teaspoon 2 or 3 times a day. Drink warm milk heated in a silver vessel to build up strength and stamina.

Iron

This metal is beneficial for bone marrow, bone tissue, liver and spleen. It increases the production of red blood cells and helps to cure anemia. Iron also strengthens muscle and nerve tissues and is rejuvenating. For extra iron, try cooking in cast iron in the system is harmful, so be careful about using it. Although women during their menstruating years may be iron-deficient and may benefit from additional iron, very few men in Western society need extra iron. An exception might be longtime strict vegetarians.

GEMS AND STONES

Gems and precious stones contain healing energies that can be activated by wearing them as ornaments, such as rings or necklaces, or by placing them in a water overnight and drinking the water the following day. Gems enliven the vital energy centers in the body(the chakra) and have a direct influence on vata, pitta, and kapha. They may be used to pacify or activate specific organs of the body, or to enhance or neutralize the effects of particular planets in the person's astrological birth chart.
Before we go into the effect of specific gems and stones, here are a few important general points.
Gems tend to absorb the qualities and energy vibrations of their owners. It is beneficial to purify any stone before using it. Soaking it for  two days in saltwater or milk should be sufficient. This will not harm the stone.
When you wear a gemstone, it should touch the skin through a small window in the setting, so that the subtle energies of the stone can interact directly with the energies of the body.
Where you wear the stone is important. Here are some recommendations.

• diamond-ring finger
• pearl-little finger
• red coral-ring finger
• emerald-little finger
• opal-ring finger
• yellow sapphire-index finger
• blue sapphire-middle finger

Ayurveda generally recommends that rings be worn on the right hand, though in the West, if someone wants to wear their wedding ring on the left hand to conform with tradition, that is all right.
Processed or chemically treated stones may not have the same healing energy. It is best to get authentic, unprocessed. clean stones without a flaw or crack. When you are considering buying a stone, be sure to use a magnifying glass to examine it for cracks or imperfections.
Stones should be 3 to 5 karats if possible, but a 1-karat diamond is large enough. A stone that is too small will not produce much of an effect.
Unless you are knowledgeable both in stones and in Vedic astrology, it is wise to consult an expert before investing in a stone. The wrong gem for you or one worn on the wrong part of the body, can have a negative influence.Here are some of the characteristics of the main gems and stones.

Ruby
Astrologically, the ruby represents the sun. It is a life-protecting stone that promotes longevity, especially for vata and kapha individuals, and brings prosperity. This gem strengthens concentration and bestows mental power. It also strengthens the heart. Rubies pacify vata and kapha but may elevate pitta. Garnets have the same vibration as rubies, they are the poor man's ruby. Wear both rubies and garnets either in a ring on a the ring finger or in a necklace.

Pearl
As rubies represent the sun, pearls symbolize the moon. They have a cooling effect and a calming, healing vibrations. Pearl are balancing to all the doshas, though their cooling action is particularly good for pitta. Pearls confer mental peace and tranquility. Pearl ash is used internally to effectively treat many ailments. You can gain many of the strengthening effects of pearls by making pearl water. Place 4 or 5 pearls ina glass of water, let it stand overnight, and drink the water in the morning.

Yellow sapphire
This is precious stone, which represents Jupiter, brings groundlessness, stability and wisdom. It helps to calm both vata and pitta and may slightly increase kapha qualities. It strengthens the heart and also builds lung and kidney energy. Yellow sapphire should always be worn on the index finger, the finger of Jupiter. Yellow topaz, the poor man;s sapphire, has many of the same qualities and produces similar benefits.

Blue sapphire
This beautiful precious stone represents Saturn and brings the benefits of that very spiritual planet. Saturn, a deity of earth and iron, confers enlightenment. Blue sapphire calms vata and kapha and may stimulate pitta. It builds up muscles and the skeletal pitta. It builds up muscles and the skeletal system and helps to heal arthritis. Wear blue sapphire on the right middle finger, preferably in a silver setting. Do not wear it with diamonds this will create disharmony.

Lapis Lazuli
This stone, which has Saturn-like energy, is heavenly and scared. It gives strength to the body, mind and conscienceless, and it sensitizes the wearer t higher spiritual vibrations. It strengthens the eyes, calm vata and pitta, and is helpful for anxiety, fear, and weakness of the heart. It is also good for the liver and for skin diseases. Lapis should be set on gold and worn on the little finger, or worn as a necklace.

Emerald
This powerful precious stone brings prosperity and spiritual awakening. It calms vata and pitta, settles the nervous system, and relieves nervousness. Symbolic of the planet Mercury, emeralds improve writing skills, enhance the power of speech, and promote intelligence. They are best set in gold and worn on the little finger.

Diamond
This very powerful gemstone combats premature aging, enhances the span of life and strengthens immunity. Its energy brings subtle energy vibrations to the heat, brain, and deeper bodily tissues. It is the best stone for rejuvenation. It brings prosperity and is spiritually uplifting.
The doshic effect of diamonds vary according to their color. Red diamonds have a fiery energy that stimulates pitta, blue diamonds are cooling and calm pitta while increasing kapha. Clear, colorless diamonds calm pitta but increase both vata and kapha.
Symbolic of the planet Venus, diamonds actually do help to create a close bond in relationship and are tight fully associated with marriage. These stones stimulate shukra the body's reproductive tissue. Art , music, romance, and sex all go together with this stone. Wear your diamond set in gold, either as a necklace or as a ring on the ring finger. But note: Diamonds of low quality may have negative effects upon the body.

Red Coral
This gemstone from the sea represents the planet Mars. It calms pitta and helps one to control anger, hatred, and jealousy. Coral gives energy to the liver, spleen, and pericardium. Wear your red coral as a necklace or as ring set in copper, silver or white gold and worn on the ring finger. Red coral is strength-giving and imparts gracefulness.

Opal
This semiprecious stone represents the planet Neptune. It strengthens majja dhatu(bone marrow and nerves) as well as shukra dhatu.(reproductive tissue)> It improves vision, relieves fever, calms pitta, and is good for migraine headaches. Opals enhance spiritual feelings, increase devotion, and help to unfold intuition. This gem is particularly beneficial, for individuals with Neptune in their third, fourth, sixth, tenth or twelfth astrological house. It should be set in gold or silver and worn on the ring finger.

Cats-eye
This stone is good for allergies, repeated colds and congestion, and allergic asthma. It pacifies kapha and vata while slightly increasing pitta. It aids in healing kidney dysfunction. Cats-eye enhances awareness and helps a person not get caught up in emotions. People working in psychological healing should wear this stone in a gold settings in their ring or little finger. it will help protect them from negative influences.

Quartz crystals
These stones have a Venus-like vibratory energy that is somewhat like that of diamonds. They calm vata, improve the quality of perception, strengthen communication, and enhance intuition. You can wear quartz crystals as a necklace or set in either silver or gold and worn on the ring finger.

Onyx
This stone is excellent for vat disorders.It is good for old age, debilitation disorders, and neurological dysfunction, and it helps with epilepsy. Parkinson's disease, and even schizophrenia . It induce quiet, deep sleep yet combats lethargy. It is good for memory and promotes positive thinking. Onyx makes life peaceful and happy and enhances love in relation ships. It has energy vibrations that are sun like and Jupiter like. This stone should be set in silver and worn on the ring finger(if your sun sign is in Sagittarius or Gemini, it is better not to wear this stone)

Jade
Jade is beneficial for longevity. It strengthens kidney energy and is reputed to bestow success upon its wearer.This tone is also good for the power of speech. It helps to prevent cataracts and is strengthening for the prostate. Wear a jade ring set in silver on your little finger.

Amethyst
Amethyst is stone for the crown chakra and is good for mental clarity. To bring prosperity, it should be set in gold. You can also wear it around the neck on a gold necklace. A person with neuromuscular weakness can be helped by wearing amethysts and by putting them at the four corners of the bed. Some amethysts have a darker color, which gives them a Saturn like energy similar to blue sapphire. Amethysts bestow dignity, love, compassion, and hope. This gem helps the individuals to control emotions and is good for vata and pitta imbalance.

Aquamarine
A substitute for emerald, which symbolizes, Mercury, aquamarine reduces dullness of mind, promotes happiness and intelligence, enhances the power of speech, and improves memory. This tone also had Venus-like qualities, it is good for marred couples to wear aquamarine to enhance love in their relationship. Aquamarine should be set in silver and worn on the little finger.