A to Z Herbarium: Zhi Zi

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Zhi Zi

Love, Peace, Healing, Spirituality

 

Chinese-named herbs to the rescue again! This time, zhi zi = gardenia.

Fresh gardenia flowers placed in sickrooms will help with healing. The dried petals are often added to incenses and healing mixtures. Dried gardenia is also often used in Moon incenses, and scattering dried gardenia about the room will encourage peaceful vibrations.

Gardenia is used in love magic, and will attract benevolent spirits during rituals.

Drinking gardenia tea is g...