Throughout the area of the former Persian empire, an
herb seed called ASPAND, ESFAND, or HARMAL is burned on
charcoal to rid children of the
Evil Eye and to bring
blessings after one has performed a sorrowful rite,
such as attending a funeral. While the seeds pop and
the smoke is circled around the head, a short verse is
recited. Although utilized by modern Muslims, this is
an ancient Zoroastrian prayer to the Five Archangels,
as taught by King Naqshband: "This is Aspand, it
banishes the Evil Eye; The blessing of King Naqshband;
Eye of nothing, Eye of relatives; Eye of friends, Eye
of enemies; Whoever is bad should burn in this glowing
fire." Please note that while ASPAND smoke may be
safely inhaled, the seeds themselves are not for human
consumption. We make no spiritual claims for ASPAND,
but sell it as a Curio only.
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