Scientific research on rudraksha

Scientific research on rudraksha

Although there is no rigorous research done on Rudraksha (may be people does not recognize its importance or due to its holy status they don't want any research) but yet, some scientist and scholars have done great job in exploring Rudraksha's medicinal and scientific parameters.

Dr. S.P. Gupta, in the year 1985 have shown that consuming Rudraksha powder orally can cure high blood pressure without any sideeffects.Mr. Vasantrao Vaidya from Maharashtra has shown that when Rudraksha is dipped into water, the electrical property of water changes. Dr. Gode have proved that Rudraksha has sterol and polyphenolic compounds and does not have any alkaloid. The Rudraksha have been found to balance/neutralize any excess charge deposited on human body.

One of the best known research papers was published by Dr. Suhas Roy of the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology in Banaras, India.Dr. Roy's research confirmed that the healing powers of Rudraksha beads flow from their electro-magnetic properties. When Rudraksha beads are placed over the heart, they act to stabilize the heart beat. Similar to magnets, the beads work on the principle of Dynamic Polarity. Blood circulation and heart beat automatically induce a magnetic field around the body and particularly the heart region. Depending on the polarity and intensity of this induced magnetic field, Rudraksha beads transmit subtle electrical and inductive impulses with opposing polarity and intensity. Accordingly, a proportionate balancing force is exerted on the heart to regulate it if it starts beating above or below normal rates. This action helps to ensure ideal blood circulation in the body.

A list of Research paper/articles:

• "A note on rudraksha, Elaeocarpus sphaericus (Gaertn.) K. Schum" by (? - Krishnamurthy, T.) (1964), Indian Forester 90, 11, 774-776.
• "Action of a fraction of Elaeocarpus Ganitrus on Muscles" - Bhattacharya S.S. Sarkar, P.R. G. Kar, (Medical College Calcutta)
• "Anticonvulsant activity of the mixed fatty acids of Elaeocarpus ganitrus roxb. (Rudraksh)" by Dasgupta A, Agarwal SS, Basu DK., Indian J Physiol Pharmacol. 1984 Jul-Sep; 28(3) : 245-6.
• "Anti-inflammatory activity of Elaeocarpus sphaericus fruits extracts in rats" by R. K. Singh and B. L. Pandey Department of Pharmacology, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras hindu University, Varanasi-221 005, India
• "Antimicrobial activity of Elaeocarpus sphaericus" by Singh RK, Nath G., Department of Pharmacology, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi - 221 005, India., (Phytother Res. 1999 Aug;13(5):448-50)
• "Celled stone of Elaeocarpus ganitrus Roxb" - by Oza. GM, Current Science, 41 (7): 269, 1972
• "Further observations with Elaeocarpus Ganitrus on Normal and Hypodynamic Heart" - by Sarkar. P. K., Bhattacharya S.S. and Sengupta, Department of Pharmacology, Medical College Calcutta
• "Isolation of microsatellite loci from a rainforest tree, Elaeocarpus grandis (Elaeocarpaceae), and amplification across closely related taxa" - R. C Jones, J McNally, M Rossetto (Molecular Ecology Notes, Vol. 2, Issue 2, Page 179, June 2002)
• "More about Rudraksha" by Joyce Diamanti, 2001, The Bead Society of Greater Washington Newsletter, 18(2): 6.
• "Notes on The Botanical Identity of Beads Found Under The Name: Rudraksha" - by Yelne, M. B., biorhythm, AYU. academy series, 44, PP. 39-44., 1995
• "Pharmacological activity of Elaeocarpus sphaericus" by R. K. Singh, S. B. Acharya, Dr S. K. Bhattacharya, Department of Pharmacology, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi - 221 005, India
• "Pharmacological investigations on Elaeocarpus ganitrus." by Bhattacharya SK, Debnath PK, Pandey VB, Sanyal AK., Planta Med. 1975 Oct;28(2):174-7.
• "Raksha Rudraksha Chandra Marthandam" (in Nagara-Lipi, i. e. Tamil) - by Sri Mudigonda Nagalinga Sastry garu, (This book explains the greatness and power of Rudraksa and its wearing on one"s body)
• "Regeneration status and population structure of Rudraksh (Elaeocarpus ganitrus Roxb.) in relation to cultural disturbances in tropical wet evergreen forest of Arunachal Pradesh" - Bhuyan, Putul; Khan, M. L. and Tripathi, R. S. 2002, Current Science, 83(11): 1391-1394. Department of Forestry, North-Eastern Regional Institute of Science and Technology, Nirjuli 791109, India; Department of Botany, North Eastern Hill University, Shillong 793022, India. [biological conservation, density, population structure]
• "Rudraksa Properties and Biomedical Implications" by Subas Rai, rep. 2000, 197p.
• "Rudraksa: Mahatwa ra Kheti Prabidhi (Dhankuta, Pakhribas Krishi Kendra)" by Chet Nath Kanel (is a fine introduction to one of the most religiously important plants in Nepal and its cultivation practices. The author claims that Rudraksa has also assumed economic, medicinal, aesthetic and environmental importance before describing its cultivation in a few hilly districts in east Nepal. The last four chapters detail the cultivation techniques, including ways to tackle diseases and post-harvest procedures before the rudraksas reach the market)
• "Rudraksam" by N. Swarnalatha (Journal of Sukrtindra Oriental Research Institute, Vol. II, No. 1, Oct. 2000)
• "Rudraksha - A Religious Tree and Its Economic Importance" - by Mitra, B.Das Gupta, R.Sur, Ethnobotany in India, Scientific Publishers, Jodhpur, 1992.
• "Rudraksha - Not Just a Spiritual Symbol But Also a Medicinal Remedy" - Dennis, T. J. (1993a), Sachitra Ayurved 46, 2, 142., (on Elaeocarpus ganitrus Roxb)
• "Rudraksha" by Dr. Vanamala Parthasarathy, Feb / Mar 1993, (Mr. Vanamala is a Reader in ancient Indian history and culture of the Anathacharya Indological Research Institute, Bombay)
• "Scientific appraisal of rudraksha (Elaeocarpus ganitrus): chemical and pharmacological studies" - Pandey, V. B. and S. K. Bhattacharya (1985), JREIM 4, 1/2, 47-50. (on rudraksa, Elaeocarpus sphaericus (Gaertn. ) K. Schum E. ganitrus Roxb.)
• "Significance of Rudraksha" (in Nepali language) - by Pujya Gurudev Shreesadhak Satyam (Swami Akhandananda Saraswati, Sanad Kumar Adhikari)
• "Talk on: Wearing Rudraksha" - by Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami, (devotee asks if it is alright for him to wear rudraksha, the uniquely beautiful seed which is sacred to Siva. Gurudeva says it is fine to wear rudraksha, even for children. He also tells a little of the recent findings in our own rudraksha forest of some rare varieties of the seeds. Date Given: July 18, 2000, Duration: 1 min., 09 seconds)
• "The Voice of My Master" by ?, 60 pages, (Articles in English and Tamil, An interesting collection of articles on theory of Karma, Maya and role of mind makes it a compulsory reading. Some of the other informative articles include Flowers for Pooja - their qualities and significance, Efficacies of performing such a Pooja, Significance of Vibhuti and how it can be prepared, how Rudraksha gets formed, efficacies of Rudraksha with various faces and worship of Tulasi plant.)
• "Ultrastructural basis and function of iridescend blue colour of fruits in Elaeocarpus" by David W. Lee, Nature, Vol. 349, No.6306, pp. 260-262, 17th January 1991

Scientific Properties of Rudraksha
Rudraksh Bead have Electromagnetic, Paramagnetic, Diamagnetic and Dynamic Polarity or the ability to change its polarity. Rudraksh also have Anti Ageing Properties based on their Electromagnetism.
have certain Electromagnetic and Inductive properties and when worn over the heart they send out corresponding signals differing for different mukhis to the brain, activating or controlling certain brain chemicals and neurotransmitters thereby inducing states of mind as described in ancient scriptures. For example the mental agitation's and Dopamine levels (Increased amount of Dopamine cause over activity of neurons resulting in mental agitation, restlessness, tension, fear lack of control etc. conversely decreased levels of Dopamine, result in peace, tranquility, stability etc.) of those who wore 5 mukhi Rudraksh was found to be less and the serotinin levels (low levels of Serotinin, one such neurotransmitter cause depression, worry, lack of energy, low self esteem and higher levels of it causes happiness, energy, drive, high levels of confidence and self esteem etc. )of those who wore 1 mukhi and 12 mukhi Rudraksh bead was found to be high.
The activity of neurons in the right part of the brain was found to be high in the wearer of 14 mukhi Rudraksh bead (right part of the brain control abstract and lateral thinking as against logical and structure thinking of left part of brain). This perhaps is the reason behind the change in personality and attitudes of the wearer of different types of Rudraksh beads. When the persons gets a positive confident frame of mind the impact goes deep into his subconscious mind sending out powerful vibrations there by changing the way nature and others react to him/her.
Dyanamic Polarity-Rudraksha has the ability to-Change it's polarity. This in turn is by virtue of its property, Diamagnetism. Diamagnetism is termed as the ability of any material to acquire temporary magnetic property in presence of an external magnetic field. The polarity of the charge induced is opposite to that of the external field inducing the charge. Blood circulation and heart beat automatically induces a magnetic field around the body and particularly the heart Region. Bioelectricty automatically gives raise to Biomagnetism Depending on the polarity of the Induced magnetic field. Rudraksha bead acquires a polarity that is opposite of the inducing field. As a result of this the opening up the passages of Arteries and Veins are far better than that of magnets.
Capacitance or the Dielectric Properties -Rudraksha beads act as dielectric (i.e.) as a storage of electrical energy. This property of Rudraksha makes it capable in stabilizing and anchoring the Bioelectric current. The values are measured in units of Farad. This property is very helpful in controlling hyperactivity, palpitations of heart, streamlining heartbeat etc. Due to stress when there is increased physical activity heart beats faster and the overall activity of hormones and nervous system increases. This causes increased energy levels or increase in potential difference. As a result of this the magnitude of the Bioelectric Current increases. Rudraksha beads acting as Dielectric store this excess Bioelectric Energy, thereby streamlining the overall activity to Normalcy.
Inductance:Rudraksha beads by it have permanent magnetic properties. They have been observed to send out Inductive vibrations with frequencies measured in units of Henry (Volt Seconds/Ampere). This perhaps is the reason why people have felt better even when Rudraksha beads do not touch them physically.
Rudraksha beads act as a Stabilizing Anchor. Rudraksha beads' electrical property can be broadly categorized into:
Resistance: There is continuous and subtle flow of bioelectrical signal throughout the body due to potential difference between parts of the Body. Rudraksha beads of particular Mukhis or Facets have a definitive Factor of Resistance. It is measured in Ohms. When these beads resist the flow of bioelectrical impulses a specific ampere of current flow is generated depending on the factor of resistance. This acts in tandem with heartbeat, streamlining it and sending out specific impulses to brain. These impulses stimulate certain positive brain chemicals. Making us feel better, more confidants, poised and more energetic. It has been observed that specific Mukhis or Facets of Rudraksha beads send out specific signals acting on a particular brain chemical and thereby by effecting specific positive changes in personality. It is well proven that the state of mind and our personality is governed almost completely by the Brain, it?s functioning and that of Central Nervous System

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