Japanese precious wood -Moth Sophora 10mm bracelet natural stones Health wealth stones

Japanese Precious Wood: Sophora Moth
Powers of wood: Happiness, upper-class, avert misfortune, affection

In ancient China, it was customary for those who were promoted to high positions to plant a Sophora japonica in their garden, and it was considered an auspicious tree that brings happiness. For this reason, it was given the flower language of “happiness.” Due to the way its branches grow and its beautiful flowers like a yellow-white butterfly, it also has the flower language of “elegance.” As the name literally contains the Chinese character of demon, it has often been planted in temples so that its strings of beads-like fruits can ripen in the fall. The flowers and buds contain medicinal properties and have been used as herbal medicine. The reason it is written with the Chinese character for tree and demon is said to come from the custom of making masks and other items out of locust trees and placing them at the demon’s gate of the house. In Japan, the kanji for this tree is “enju,” and it has long been popular as a tree that wards off illness and extends life.

Bead size: about 10mm
Inner circumference size: about 16cm