The rudraksha is made of anywhere from 1 "face" to 21 "faces". The five faced Rudraksha is THE ONLY ONE to be used in making malas. Its healing properties and protective qualities are an increased blood flow and balanced flow to the heart.
The wearer of Rudraksha is not meant to drink alcohol, do drugs, swear, lie, eat meat, or involve themselves in sexual intercourse. If one wishes to act it these ways it is advised to remove the rudraksha from the neck. Adverse affects will arise if people wish to wear their rudraksha in the act of the above mentioned.
Each face has different healing properties and different results to the person that possesses them.