| 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) |















