Rudraksha Seed Prayer Beads

Rudraksha seeds come from the tree, Elaeocarpus ganitrus roxb. The rudraksha is a fruit covered with a green skin. Rudraksha seeds are basically round, and have small 'spikes' protruding around the seed. Rudraksha seeds have a hole in the center, and they are easily strung into a mala. Rudraksha seeds can be used for meditation, and studies have been done that display the healing power of the rudraksha seed. These seeds are said to help people who have irregular heartbeats, high levels of stress, depression, and even panic attacks in some instances. The 'spikes' or mukhis on each rudraksha seed make these malas easy to use during meditation.