Botón de Oro means "golden button," named for its bright yellow flowers. It's a sweet herb that many practitioners reach for when they want to bring in sweetness, attraction and good fortune. Each order is one fresh bunch.
What is Botón de Oro used for?
In many houses Botón de Oro is connected with Ochún, the Orisha of rivers, love and sweetness, because of its golden color. It's used in baths and cleansings meant to attract love, prosperity and good luck, and to sweeten your path after a heavy time.
How do people use it?
- Sweet baths: the flowers and leaves are torn into water, often with honey or other sweet herbs, for a bath focused on attraction.
- Offerings: the yellow flowers are placed with offerings and on altars dedicated to Ochún.
- Home cleansing: the water is used to wash floors when you want to bring sweetness into the house.
It pairs well with other sweet herbs like Paraíso or Albahaca. Your godparent or olorisha will tell you exactly how it fits into your own work, since every house has its own way.
Why buy it from El Viejo Lázaro?
We've been a botanica in Miami since 2003, led by Oba Oriate Nelson Hernández, and fresh herbs are one of the things our customers count on us for most. In Lucumí practice every ewe belongs to Osain, the Orisha of the forest, so we treat these leaves with respect from the day they arrive. We ship fresh herbs anywhere in the United States.
Frequently asked questions
What is Botón de Oro used for in Santería?
It's used in sweet baths and cleansings for love, attraction and prosperity. Many houses associate it with Ochún because of its golden flowers.
Which Orisha does Botón de Oro belong to?
It's most often connected with Ochún, though your godparent may use it differently in your house.
How much do I get?
One fresh bunch per order, enough for a typical spiritual bath.
Do you ship fresh herbs?
Yes. We ship fresh herbs anywhere in the United States from our store in Miami.
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