Palo Santo elastic bracelet with huayruro seeds, made from sustainably harvested Palo Santo. These naturally colourful seeds have been known, since the Inca era, as a token of happiness and prosperity. Handmade, with an eye for the well-being of the artisans and nature.
Huayruro seeds
Huayruro are the seeds of the Ormosia coccinea, a leguminous plant common in Peru. Huayruro means something like ‘Lucky berry’. The lucky berry grows in a bean-like shell. During the rainy season, due to the alternation of rain and sun, the seeds jump open and fall to the ground. These seeds have been harvested for generations, to make jewellery. The appeal of the berry comes not only from their beautiful red colour, but also from the power these seeds are said to possess. They are known to bring happiness and prosperity, and repel negative energies and evil spirits.
Caution: Not suitable for children and do not put in your mouth, the seeds are poisonous if you eat them!
Qualities of Palo Santo
The indigenous people of the Andes have, for centuries, been using Palo Santo to ward off negative energy. When this Holy wood is burned, negative energy is purified, peace and harmony is restored and the connection with mother earth is empowered. According to tradition, Palo Santo has a natural pain relieving, stress relieving and relaxing effect. Palo Santo has a pleasant refreshing and uplifting scent. The aroma of Palo Santo can help to clarify your aura and/or promote positive feelings and joy.
SERFOR certified Palo Santo products
This Palo Santo comes from forests that are managed, authorised and certified by the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation (SERFOR) of Peru. Only Palo Santo trees and branches that have fallen naturally and remained on the land for at least 3 to 4 years are used. This way of harvesting does not harm nature and only wood with a rich aroma is used.
