Some Tibetans believe that dZi beads are the dung of the sacred Garuda bird. The Garuda is traditionally known to be the enemy of the Nagas (snake spirits) and is often depicted with a snake (symbolic of the Naga) in its mouth. Probably because of this connection, dZi are used as an antidote for sickness caused by Nagas, which are normally very difficult to cure. Usually naga sickness is associated with problematic skin or diseases such as leprosy. In traditional Tibetan medicine dZi are mixed with 69 other ingredients to form precious pills called Ratna Samphel.
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