Using Prayer Beads as a tool of meditation is as old as human history.
It is not a coincidence that Prayer Beads are present in almost every religion.
Prayer beads have physical, metaphysical and psychological affects on their users.
The beads absorb the negative energies.
Prayer beads or Rosaries are used by various religions such as Islam, Roman Catholics, Orthodox Christians, Jews, Buddhists, Hindu Brahmanists, Sikhs, Bahá'ís and Greek to count the repetitions of prayers, for repetition of the same devotion a number of times, for meditation, protection from negative energy and to relieve stress.
Prayer beads are full of positive energy and bring you to life.
"Tasbih" is most commonly made of various stones, wooden beads, but also of olive seeds, ivory, amber, pearls or plastic.
Stone beads (mineral and animal based) are made of; cornelian, amber, tortoiseshell, glass, meerschaum, ivory, pearl, coral, coconut, pebble, mother of-pearl, jade, rhino horn, etc whereas wooden beads are made of; Rose Tree, Ebony, Agalloch, Rosewood, Olive Tree, etc.
The rosary used by Eastern Orthodox Christians also called as "Chotki" is made of knotted wool.
Roman Catholics' rosary beads are composed of crucifix and center which can be made of sterling silver and gold, beads are usually made of glass, amethyst, rose quartz stone, crystal, black onyx, lavender glass or pearl.
The stones used to make the prayer beads have physical, metaphysical and psychological affects on their users.
Amethyst increases brain power by absorbing the excess amount of electrical burden in body, as this stone carries out negative electrical charge.
It is also good for allergy, headache, eye and heart diseases.
It clears up the negative energies, has a sedative affect.
It is also good for people with insomnia problems.