Peach

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Peach (Prunus Persica) originated from China, and was held in great esteem there. A sprig of Peach in blossom was put over the front door to keep evil spirits away; Peach wood had a special quality in China, for it was said that it has the ability to repel evil spirits and is the Taoist emblem of immortality. The Chia, a spirit writing instrument akin to the western planchette, was usually made of Peach or Willow wood, to prevent the instrument being used by the wrong sort of ghost for this reason.

'Elsevier’s Dictionary of Plant Lore' by Donald Watts