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¹Department of Pharmacology, Institute of medical science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi - 221 005, India.

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|May 5, 2012

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This study details the medicinal applications of nine significant gemstones, known as Navratna. These traditional gem therapies offer insights into ancient healing practices.

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Area of Science:

Ayurveda and Traditional Indian Medicine
Mineralogy and Gemology
Ethnomedicine

Background:

Traditional Indian medicine systems extensively utilize gemstones for therapeutic purposes.
The Navratna (nine gems) hold particular significance in Ayurvedic pharmacology.
Understanding the historical medicinal uses of these gems is crucial for ethnomedical research.

Purpose of the Study:

To document and enumerate the specific medicinal uses of the nine major Navratna gems.
To provide a comprehensive overview of gem-based therapies in traditional Indian contexts.
To highlight the pharmacological and therapeutic potential attributed to these gemstones.

Main Methods:

Literature review of classical Ayurvedic texts and traditional medical treatises.
Compilation of documented medicinal properties and applications of each Navratna gem.
Cross-referencing historical records for consistency in therapeutic claims.

Main Results:

Detailed enumeration of medicinal uses for each of the nine Navratna gems, including indications and preparation methods.
Identification of specific therapeutic properties attributed to gems like Ruby, Pearl, Emerald, Sapphire, etc.
Cataloging of traditional beliefs and practices associated with gem therapy.

Conclusions:

The Navratna gems possess a rich history of medicinal applications within traditional Indian systems.
This compilation serves as a foundational resource for further research into gem-based pharmacology and ethnomedicine.
Further scientific investigation is warranted to validate the purported therapeutic effects of these gemstones.