1. * * Expel evil and avoid harm**Realgar is considered to have the role of exorcism and detoxification in the folk. Especially on the Loong Boat Festival, people wear realgar jewelry or daub realgar wine to avoid snakes and insects and evil.2. * * Prayers for peace and security**The ancients believed that realgar could protect the body and avoid disasters. It was often made into bracelets and sachets to wear, symbolizing health, longevity, and staying away from misfortune.
