| Scientific name | Dipteryx odorata (Aubl.) Forsyth f. |
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| 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 |

















