From Peru and Bolivia, the huayruro seeds or peony as they are also called in South America. They are powerful talismans and amulets, used since pre-Hispanic times to make jewelry and ornaments due to their magical properties. Among which is attributed the protection against envy or the evil eye and is also used to attract good luck and love.
Product of the beliefs that have been transmitted from the Pre-Inca culture, nowadays the huayruro seeds in a wide variety of amulets. If you want to know more, join us to discover all about these seeds and their mystical power.
Characteristics of Huayruro seeds
These are small bean-like seeds, usually half red and half black, that come from the huayruro tree. Whose scientific name is «ormosia coccinea». A botanical species belonging to the legume family that grows only in humid and tropical climates. Also known by a variety of names including: Bitter white, Baracara, Chocho, Kokriki, Mekoe, Peonio, and Tento.
The tree can reach up to 35 meters and its fruit is a flattened green and orange pod. Which after opening drops the huayruro seeds down. Despite being used in different ornaments, we must be careful not to ingest the huayruro seeds because they are poisonous.
For this reason, in countries of the European Union, England and Canada their sale and reproduction are prohibited, because they are also considered hallucinogenic.
Where does the huayruro grow?
We can find it in tropical areas of much of South America, especially in Bolivia, Peru, Brazil, Colombia, French Guiana, Guyana, Paraguay, Ecuador and Venezuela. As well as some Central American countries such as: Costa Rica, Puerto Rico, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama.
For a tree of these to grow Huayruro seeds, they have to join a female and a male. The female is that seed covered with a single intense red color. While the male is the seed whose surface has a red color with a small black spot.
The distinction between them is important because the male seeds are the most used in rituals and ornaments.
Legend of the Huayruros
Since pre-Hispanic times, historians have documented the use of huayruro seeds in ceremonies and rituals. Especially thanks to the discovery of huayruros, in archaeological remains belonging to the Chachapoyas culture. A civilization prior to the Inca empire.
On the other hand, for the Incas, to carry huayruro seeds, it assured its bearer protection, fortune and union to the couple. This is how the myth of the huayruros emerged from an ancient Inca legend.
Legend has it that a beautiful woman who had a huayruros necklace would be given in marriage to the Inca Túpac Yupanqui, so that he would make her his wife. But her love belonged to another man and she would try to escape to run away with the love of her life.
However, upon learning of this, the Inca orders her capture and while trying to defend her, her lover dies. As a result, the beautiful woman is sentenced to death. She though happily accepts her fate, because she was sure that she would meet her beloved in the afterlife.
As you can see, although the legend is tragic, it tries to show us that the woman who wore the huayruros necklace had a lot of luck, fortune and love. Because, although it is known that she died, she was fortunate to have what her heart yearned for most, the love that hers loved hers.
Magical and spiritual properties of huayruro seeds
- They are special to attract good fortune. To do this, we must have 3 or 4 seeds in our wallet along with money and coins. This way we will always have money in it. Also ideal for those who have financial problems and want to attract money.
- It can be used as an amulet for protection against evil eyes, envy, jealousy and negative energies. For this reason, it is especially used for the protection of young children and babies. For whom it can be used in combination with a red ribbon and a jet that also protects from negative energies.
- The combination of red with black brings harmony and clarity. What makes it special for those who work too much and handle high levels of stress.
- It also brings positive energy, courage, strength and success. It also protects us from having false friends, toxic people and evil presences. But on the other hand, its energy helps us to unite the couple.
- They are considered as the seeds of luck, because they have the power to attract what we need and what our hearts desire. That is money, health, love and even a better job.
- It brings abundance and economic prosperity to those who carry it. So we can carry it in our wallet, on a bracelet, necklace, earrings or anklets. They can even be mounted on silver or gold jewelry. Although black leather cords can also be used and they can also be used as decorative elements in our house, for example, in glass vases.
In conclusion, the huayruro seeds They are an excellent amulet and at the same time a talisman that will help you energetically clean your space and attract good energies and prosperity to your life. It will only depend on the faith that you place in it.