Parad ha received a lot of  importance in Vedas. Parad is equally importnt in Ayurveda and modern medical science too. Pard products like Parad Shvlings and Parad Sriyantra are made with the mixture of silver and mercury. Parad is most auspicious metal used for the worship of God. Parad is believed  to be originated from the sperm of Lord Shiv.

Worship of Parad shivling destroys all sins. By worshiping Parad idols devotedly  one can gets everything in one's life & at last attain supreme destination (salvation). It is also considered effective for caring various diseases like high blood pressure, asthma, and increases the sex power.