The turquoise gemstone may be worn as a ring or as a silver pendant. If it is set in a ring, it should be worn on either the index or ring finger of the right hand on a Thursday morning before dawn during Shukla Paksh. Otherwise, it can be worn at any time. The gemstone should be cleaned with water and dried immediately after cleaning. To activate the turquoise jewel, hold it over hot coals for several minutes (or soak it in acid for several hours). You should also anoint the skin near the jewel with oil mixed with equal parts of milk and honey. Finally, wear it daily for as long as it gives you strength - usually about a month. After this time, wash it in clean water and dry it thoroughly before storing it away from heat, light and moisture. Turquoise has many healing properties. It is good for treating arthritis, asthma, bites from venomous animals, bladder problems, bronchitis, cancer, cuts, fractures, gout, headaches, hypertension (high blood pressure), insomnia (poor quality sleep), leukemia, lymphoma, multiple sclerosis, nervousness, osteoporosis, pain, Parkinson's disease, peptic ulcers, pneumonia, schizophrenia, seizures, stress, tumors, tuberculosis and viral infections including HIV/AIDS.