Technical Sheet - Obaluaiê Bean

Names Castor bean plant, castor bean; ewé lárá for the leaf in Afro-Brazilian traditions
Deity Omolu / Obaluaiê
Traditions Brazilian Candomblé and Afro-Brazilian ritual traditions
Documented ritual part Primarily the leaf, notably used as a support for food during Olubajé
Areas Illness and healing, health, longevity, and rites dedicated to Omolu / Obaluaiê