Lucky Tree in Thailand – Mayom.

There are many types of lucky trees in Thailand and Thai people believe that a Mayom tree (Star Gooseberry) planted in front of the house will bring fame and success. When i first come across this beautiful elegant tall standing tree in Thailand it resemble to me like a sacred spiritual gold nugget tree and it turns out to be just that looked upon as a tree of luck, good fortune and used in varies other ways by monks blessing and medical conditions.

Mayom branches are used by monks who dip it in the consecrated water and sprinkle it on persons or places as a sort of ritual purification.

The fruit is very acidic but can be preserved in syrup which is more of a delight to eat but if you like a sour taste then this will get you cringing.

It is also cultivated for its medicinal properties including the treatment of fevers accompanied by a skin disease, e.g. the measles.

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