Botanica - Devil's Eye Seeds
| Scientific name |
Ormosia coccinea (Aubl.) Jacks. |
| Other names |
Huayuro, huayruro, huayruru, wayruru, Devil’s Eye seed |
| Appearance |
Hard, smooth, and shiny seed, round to slightly elliptical and flattened in shape, generally measuring between 10 and 15 mm |
| Scent |
Absent when the seed is dry |
| Color |
Bright red to scarlet, with a large black spot covering part of the seed |
| Parts used |
Whole, dried seed, primarily worn, placed, or incorporated into ritual and talismanic objects |
| Origins |
Tropical Central and South America, mainly in the Amazon Basin, including Peru, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela, and the Guianas |
| Toxicity level |
Toxic if ingested due to the presence of alkaloids. Do not chew, pierce, crush, or swallow the seed. For ritual or decorative use only; keep out of reach of children and animals |