Wearing the following items during the Ghost Festival can ward off evil spirits:
1. Obsidian. Since ancient times, obsidian has been used as an amulet and amulet among the Han people. Obsidian is one of the gemstones used in Buddhist beads and handicrafts. In traditional Chinese folk customs, obsidian is usually used in combination with Pixiu to make various ornaments and ornaments, which are worn or placed at home to attract wealth, transport, ward off evil spirits, and control the house.
2. Peach wood. "Put a peach branch at home and leave ashes under it. Children will not be afraid of it, but ghosts will be afraid of it." Peach wood is called a fairy tree, also known as "demon subduing wood" or "ghost fearful wood". As the name suggests, it is the wood that ghosts are afraid of.
3. In the traditional concept of jade of the Chinese nation, jade can ward off evil spirits, stabilize the house, eliminate disasters, and bring blessing and good luck. The formation of this traditional concept is the practical experience and experience of the past dynasties. of crystallization. It is said that jade nourishes people, and the longer it is worn, the more spiritual it becomes, and it can protect people from disasters. In ancient my country, jade was used as a talisman to ward off disasters and avoid danger. Since ancient times, jade has been regarded as an auspicious object. Among the common people, jade articles they have worn for many years often crack or break, and there is a saying that "broken jade prevents disasters". Therefore, wearing jade bracelets, jade pendants, jade tokens, jade necklaces, etc. means using jade to ward off disasters.
4. Chicken Spatholobus. Millettia is a very famous traditional Chinese medicine material. Long-term wear has the effect of removing wind and dampness. It not only has medical effects but also has the function of warding off evil spirits. There has been a popular saying in our country that chicken blood can be used to remove evil spirits and clear away turbidity, and avoid disasters, and it is still used today.
5. Slice walnuts (also called to ward off evil spirits). To ward off evil spirits is made from walnuts, which are sliced ??walnuts. Due to the special internal structure of the walnuts, the remaining part in the middle and the naturally formed hollow pattern are very special and shaped like a pair of shoes, which is called "evil evil spirits". To ward off evil spirits, they are mostly made of catalpa seeds. Its beautiful patterns and some of its edges resemble human faces or animal faces, which are called "ghost faces" and can be used as good pendants.