Botanica - Lucky Bean

Scientific name Dipteryx odorata (Aubl.) Forsyth f.
Other names Tonka bean, lucky bean, wish seed, coumarou
Appearance Hard, elongated, slightly flattened seed covered with a thick, heavily wrinkled outer layer
Scent Warm, sweet, and long-lasting, with notes of vanilla, almond, cut hay, and tobacco
Color Very dark brown to black on the outside, with beige to light brown flesh
Parts used Whole, fragmented, grated, or powdered seed
Origins Northern South America and the Amazon Basin, mainly Venezuela, Colombia, Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana, and Brazil
Toxicity level Moderate. The bean naturally contains a high concentration of coumarin, a substance that may cause liver toxicity in cases of excessive or repeated consumption. For ritual use, do not ingest and keep out of reach of children and animals