Rudraksh beads: "
Rudraksha beads are a sacred bead for followers of the teachings of Hinduism, Buddhism and Zen, and have been so for 5000 years. It is said that God looks favorably upon those who wear a Rudraksha bead, purifying them of their sins. Rudraksha beads are used in both meditation and everyday life. These naturally beautiful seeds can be used alone for a simple bracelet, necklace or prayer bead rosary, or combined with other beads.
Mukhi (Faces)
The vast majority of Rudraksha have five faces (mukhi), or facets. Rudraksha with anywhere from 1 to 38 facets have been described. We currently have 5, 6 and 7 mukhi Rudraksha. We are not able to obtain Rudraksha of other mukhi counts as we have only what Mother Nature has provided. Since this is a discontinued product line, we are not able to search out Rudraksha with Mukhi other than 5-7 Mukhi.
The Rudraksha Tree
The botanical name for the Rudraksha tree is Elaeocarpus Ganitrus Roxb; its English name is Utrasum Bead Tree. This tree is native to Indonesia (Java, Sumatra, and Timor), Malaysia, India, Burma, Borneo and Nepal. One source reports that most Rudraksha come from Indonesia. The Rudraksha seed is very hard and can last for years, even generations. Our Rudraksha come from the forest floors of Sumatra, Indonesia.
Medicinal Claims
A number of medicinal claims have been made for Rudraksha, including lower blood pressure and stress reduction. Most benefits are said to come from wearing Rudraksha or holding a Rudraskha seed in ones hand. In some regions, a Rudraksha is placed in water, which is then ingested (sans the seed). This is said to be an especially effective treatment for controlling blood pressure.
