Botany - Ox Eye Seed

Scientific name Mucuna pruriens / Mucuna sloanei
Appearance Hard, round, flat seed with a light eye-shaped spot in the center, resembling a stylized eye
Smell Neutral
Color Brown to black with a light beige to golden central circle
Used parts Whole seeds worn as talismans, strung as necklaces, or slipped into mojo bags
Origins West Africa, Caribbean, South America, India
Toxicity level Moderate to high (raw toxic seeds; external use only)