Since ancient times, Panna or Emerald has been regarded as a very powerful astrological gemstone, recognized by Vedic astrology. As per classic Hindu literature, the gemstone emerald is linked to the small but powerful planet, Mercury (Budh) and is denoted as Budh Ratna.

With its lively, fresh green color, the emerald is counted as one among the most attractive gemstones. It counts among the big 3 of colored gemstones- others being Sapphire and Ruby. The best emeralds come from Zambia, Colombia and Scotland.

 The other attraction with emerald is its association with planet Mercury. It is used widely in planetary gem therapy to harness the energies of the planet Mercury, residing in the stone. As per Vedic Astrology, there is strong recommendation for making use of a Mercury talisman- such as emerald pendant or an emerald finger ring to get the most of favorable position of Mercury in the horoscope. In Western astrology, emerald is the birthstone for the month of May.

Top Benefits

·         When you wear an emerald (Panna or Zammrud), it brings in intellectual progress. The domain of planet Mercury contains natural intellect and intelligence. Harnessing the power of this planet brings about better understanding of life, ability to understand deep subjects and brings a balanced perspective.

·         The person wearing an emerald can sense a spurt in creativity, linguistic skills, artistic talents and ability to innovate/ ideate in a better way.

·         By wearing an emerald, you will gain a substantial edge in relation to communication skills. There is a better, lucid and clearer type of communication and individual is able to express herself or himself with confidence.

·         As per medical astrology, there are several benefits of wearing emerald jewelry. This powerful gemstone can help with respiratory problems, speech difficulties, nervous disorders and allergies.

·         Natural emerald is a great therapeutic gemstone for persons who face difficulty to focus or concentrate. Restless persons are able to gain much stability while wearing this gemstone.

·         A person who wears an emerald in order to harness the powers of Mercury can garner great fortune and fame. Literally, there is a mercurial rise in progress of life.

·         The best emerald stone is a gem that gets rid of emotional toxicity. Persons, who have a difficult time to come in terms with unpleasant situations when they have been cheated, betrayed or defrauded, must adopt emeralds for gaining healing of scars. The gemstone helps to relinquish illusory ideas.

·         The emerald gemstone is also believed to have powers of antidotes against poison. In fact, royalty of ancient times have used emerald goblets to sip their aperitifs.

·         Emerald is a powerful gemstone that helps persons who are shy to interact with others or those who have low confidence or those deterred by the condition of stammering.

·         Special persons like healers, psychics, astrologers and others associated with divine activities, can progress tremendously by wearing an emerald.

·         An emerald is also associated with matrimonial harmony. The stone generates understanding and positivity between couples.

When To Wear

Ideally, the gemstone must be worn on Wednesdays. It is good to wear the gemstone on the small finger of the right hand.

These are all some facts about the amazing gemstone of Emerald.