| Scientific name | Mucuna urens / Mucuna sloanei (depending on the varieties) |
| Appearance | Hard seeds, black or dark brown, shiny, rounded shape with a notch resembling a snout or stylized head |
| Smell | Neutral |
| Color | Shiny black to dark brown, sometimes marbled |
| Used parts | Whole seeds, used as talismans, pendants, or protective elements |
| Origins | Caribbean, Central America, Amazon, Equatorial Africa |
| Toxicity level | Moderate to high (strictly external use; toxic if ingested raw or improperly prepared) |












