According to Shiva Purana, Rudraksha originated as tears of Lord Shiva. Rudraksha is the holiest known bead having many spiritual and health benefits and used for healing and curing various diseases. Eight faced (8 mukhi) rudraksha beads are useful for gaining fame, leadership qualities, prosperity, success and destroying evils and obstacles; and curing nervous system, prostrate, gall bladder, breathing problem, stomach ache, stress, skin diseases, anxiety etc.