Gairika is an ore of iron. It is called as red oxide of iron. It is available in its free form. Nowadays, from this ore…

Appearance of Vaidooryam is similar to the eye of Cat. So the name is Cat’s eye or Vidalaksha. Its main chemical ingredients are Aluminium and…

Mukta or Pearl is an organic gem, which is obtained from the Pearl shell or oyster found in the sea. In Ayurveda, it is used…

In the field of Rasayana, Gandhaka holds top position after the parade. Without the combination of Parada with gandhaka, most of the rasashastra compound formulation…

Kasisa is available in natural and artificial forms. Natural form, obtained in munes, is yellowish in colour and powder in form. It is also called…

Sphatika is available in two forms. White and reddish white. In ancient times, it was available in Saurashtra region. So the name Sourashtri. Nowadays, white…

The medicine used to apply over eyes is called Anjana. The practice of using collyrium is very ancient. It was done both by males and…

Haratala or Orpiment is an inorganic compound, which is golden yellow in color. It is used in Ayurvedic treatment in very small doses after due…

Ruby is one among the precious stones. The ruby is a pink to blood-red coloured gemstone, a variety of the mineral corundum (Aluminium oxide). The…

Pravala or coral is a precious gem, which comes under Navaratnas (group of nine precious gems). It is opaque and red in color. Corals are…