Ayurveda and astrology - 3
HERBS AFFECTING PLANETS
To counter these negative planetary influences, Ayurveda suggests the use of multi-faceted herbs that not only provide curative relief to various physical afflictions but are also endowed with the preventive power to combat planetary interference.
| Planets | Herbs |
| Sun | Aegle Marmelus (Bilwa) |
| Moon | Cueumis Satirus (Cucumber) |
| Mars | Hemidesmus indicum (Anantmool) |
| Mercury | Bacopa monierri (Brahmi) |
| Jupiter | Swertia Chirata (Chirata) |
| Venus | Hydrocotyle asiatica (Mandukparni) |
| Saturn | Nyetanthes arbortristis (Shefali) |
| Rahu | Bacopa monierri (Brahmi) |
| Ketu | Withania Somnifera (Aswagandha) |
Gemology
In exactly the same manner precious gemstones such as rubies, diamonds, pearls, red corals, sapphires etc. can influence the effects of the planets substantially. Although they can minimise the impact of planetary afflictions.
| Planets | Stones |
| Sun | Manik (Ruby) |
| Moon | Mukta (Pearl) |
| Mars | Praval (Coral) |
| Mercury | Pachu (Emrald) |
| Jupiter | Pushkraj (Tupat) |
| Venus | Hira (Diamond) |
| Saturn | Indraneel/Neelam |
| Rahu | Garnet |
| Ketu | Vaidurya |
RELATION OF PLANETS DISEASES AND GEMS
| Mars, Mercury, Moon | Rheumatism, musculo skeletal | Red coral, emerald, dark blue pearl, |
| Saturn, Sun | Problems and bone diseases | sapphire, ruby |
| Mars, Mercury | Digestive diseases, diabetes | Red coral, white coral,emerald |
| Saturn, Ketu | Diseases of the nervous system | Dark blue sapphire |
| Mercury, Mars, Ketu | Psychol0ogical diseases, including hysteria | Emerald in the night, red coral in the day |
| Mars, Saturn, Rahu | Skin diseases | White coral, yellow sapphire |
| Saturn, Mars, Moon,Venus, Mercury, Jupiter | Urinary and gynecological problems | Pearl, diamond, red coral, yellow sapphire, emerald, topaz |
| Saturn, Mars | Dental problems | Sapphire, red coral |
| Saturn, Mars | Ear nose, and throat problems | Yellow sapphire, white coral |
| Saturn, Mars | Blood-related problems | Dark blue sapphire, emerald, ruby |