El Ojo Gris

The main seed in this design (Gray bead)  is coupled with a glass bead representing the evil eye.  The idea of the evil eye is that it is designed to protect the wearer from evil and ward off evil being directed toward them.

The main bead (gray bead) in this design came home with me from Puerto Rico though it is also known and used for a myriad of reasons.  Its scientific name is: Caesalpinia bonduc & it is known to have multiple restorative properties like: anthelmintic, antibacterial, antidiuretic and recently it has received considerable attention to treat Diabetes.

The use of this plant has been quoted in the Ayurvedic and traditional scriptures. It is widely recognized for its spiritual and symbolic significance, especially in Santería and other Afro-Caribbean traditions.