Rudraksha

Elaeocarpus ganitrus commonly known as Rudraksha in India belongs to the Elaeocarpaceae family and grows in the Himalayan region1 . Type Elaeocarpus has about 360 species, occurs during Australia, East Asia, Malaysia and the Pacific Islands. About 120 species belonging to this genus from different parts of Asia and out of this, 25 species occur in India alone2 . According to Hindu mythology, Rudraksha beads bear a great religions, spiritual, and materialistic significance

1. Uses:- Rudraksha provides strength to the body and helps as adjuvants in various diseases to reduce debility due to them.
2. It reduces headache and beneficial in mental disorders.
3. Rudraksha acts as blood purifier, which reduces blood impurities and increases blood
circulation. By this effect, it helps reaching the nutrients to every cell and tissue in the body.
4. Immunostimulatory property of Rudraksha provides protection against common infections.
5. It helps as adjuvant therapy in breathing disorders and chronic cough.