Peach Blossom | Tao Hua

$1.77 – $7.08

Categories: Chinese Medicine, Pagan Herbs

Magickal Properties: Longevity, Protection, Vitality, Love, Fertility, Good Wishes, Wisdom

Caution/Warning: The crushed pit of the peach has been touted as a health supplement, but I strongly recommend NOT taking anything with peach pit in it, as this can lead to CYANIDE POISONING.

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Peach Blossom | Tao Hua

$1.77 – $7.08

Weight

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Chock full of vitamin C, peaches help cure scurvy and relieve colds and flu. Peach tea can help relieve headaches and menstrual cramps. (The crushed pit of the peach has been touted as a health supplement, but I strongly recommend not taking anything with peach pit in it, as this can lead to cyanide poisoning.) Peaches have excellent value as a snack and as a dessert, in myriad forms.

Carved pendant from China termed a “peach stone.” According to “The Magic in Food”, by Scott Cunningham carved peach pits are given to Chinese children as amulets against death. Sprays of peach-blossoms are placed over the front door during the Chinese New Year to guard Chinese homes against negativity. Symbolically they bring the blessings of longevity or perhaps confer immortality. He also suggests that as they have been in China for centuries, with appropriate visualization, peaches may be eaten to induce health, happiness and wisdom.