Why is cinnabar able to ward off evil spirits?

Wearing natural cinnabar ornaments can make people calm down, calm their minds and concentrate their thoughts. In fact, in ancient China, cinnabar is considered to ward off evil spirits and eliminate disasters. In Chinese Taoist culture, cinnabar is a very fairy-like deity, which can not only ward off evil spirits and eliminate disasters, but also transform evil spirits. Moreover, Chinese medicine believes that cinnabar is an extremely yang thing, which can balance the gas fields of yin and yang. However, Chinese evil spirits are usually unconscious, and cinnabar has the functions of soothing emotions and calming the mind, so it is gradually regarded as a good medicine to ward off evil spirits.