Vedic healing uses gemstones to balance the three doshas: Pitta, Vata, and Kapha. Moonstone and emerald balance Pitta, amethyst and lapis lazuli balance Vata, while citrine and garnet uplift Kapha.

According to Ayurveda, the primary functional energies in the body, known as doshas, directly impact a person’s overall health or Swasthya. An imbalance in these doshas can disrupt health and ...