What is Ayurveda and what does it have to do with birthstones?

Ayurveda is a form of alternative medicine originating from ancient India, dating as far back as 1500 BC. The name actually means "science of life" – the words 'ayus' means life and 'veda' means science. In terms of birthstones, an ayurvedic list is a list of gemstones that are believed to have special healing powers. You might come across an ayurvedic list when you search for a person's birthstone, as it will most probably appear in addition to the list of traditional birthstones and modern birthstones that are most commonly known. Each one of the 12 calendar months are associated with a specific ayurvedic gemstones in the following order:

• January - Garnet


• February - Amethyst


• March - Bloodstone


• April - Diamond


• May - Agate


• June – Pearl


• July – Ruby


• August – Sapphire


• September – Moonstone


• October – Opal


• November – Topaz


• December – Ruby

So, as you can see, your girlfriend's ayurvedic birthstone would be a pearl as she was born in June. In ayurvedic belief, pearls are said to enlighten believers about their true self and finding their meaning in life.

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