{"product_id":"mala-madre","title":"Mother-in-Law's Thumb (Kalanchoe pinnata or Chlorophytum comosum)","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe \"malamadre\" plant (generally \u003ci\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=Kalanchoe+pinnata\u0026amp;sca_esv=b279387295a54f15\u0026amp;sxsrf=ANbL-n7cCBvwglP93jmXncpa_AiDOnyOgg%3A1772044635221\u0026amp;ei=W0GfadadDaiGw8cP7M288Aw\u0026amp;biw=1536\u0026amp;bih=695\u0026amp;ved=2ahUKEwj6v6yhpfWSAxVaI0QIHYf5BegQgK4QegQIARAB\u0026amp;uact=5\u0026amp;oq=malamadre+religion+yoruba\u0026amp;gs_lp=Egxnd3Mtd2l6LXNlcnAiGW1hbGFtYWRyZSByZWxpZ2lvbiB5b3J1YmEyBRAAGO8FMggQABiABBiiBDIFEAAY7wUyBRAAGO8FSJE5UI0GWOgdcAF4AZABAJgB0gKgAfEXqgEIMC4xMC41LjG4AQPIAQD4AQGYAhGgAroYwgIKEAAYsAMY1gQYR8ICDRAAGIAEGLADGEMYigXCAg4QABiwAxjkAhjWBNgBAcICExAuGIAEGLADGEMYyAMYigXYAQHCAgoQLhiABBhDGIoFwgIKEAAYgAQYQxiKBcICCBAAGIAEGMsBwgIFEAAYgATCAhkQLhiABBhDGIoFGJcFGNwEGN4EGN8E2AEBwgIGEAAYFhgewgIFECEYoAHCAgUQIRifBZgDAIgGAZAGE7oGBggBEAEYCZIHCDEuMTAuNS4xoAeuO7IHCDAuMTAuNS4xuAetGMIHCDEuMTEuNC4xyAcvgAgA\u0026amp;sclient=gws-wiz-serp\"\u003eKalanchoe pinnata\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e or \u003ci\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=+known+as+Chlorophytum+comosum\u0026amp;sca_esv=b279387295a54f15\u0026amp;sxsrf=ANbL-n7cCBvwglP93jmXncpa_AiDOnyOgg%3A1772044635221\u0026amp;ei=W0GfadadDaiGw8cP7M288Aw\u0026amp;biw=1536\u0026amp;bih=695\u0026amp;ved=2ahUKEwj6v6yhpfWSAxVaI0QIHYf5BegQgK4QegQIARAC\u0026amp;uact=5\u0026amp;oq=malamadre+religion+yoruba\u0026amp;gs_lp=Egxnd3Mtd2l6LXNlcnAiGW1hbGFtYWRyZSByZWxpZ2lvbiB5b3J1YmEyBRAAGO8FMggQABiABBiiBDIFEAAY7wUyBRAAGO8FSJE5UI0GWOgdcAF4AZABAJgB0gKgAfEXqgEIMC4xMC41LjG4AQPIAQD4AQGYAhGgAroYwgIKEAAYsAMY1gQYR8ICDRAAGIAEGLADGEMYigXCAg4QABiwAxjkAhjWBNgBAcICExAuGIAEGLADGEMYyAMYigXYAQHCAgoQLhiABBhDGIoFwgIKEAAYgAQYQxiKBcICCBAAGIAEGMsBwgIFEAAYgATCAhkQLhiABBhDGIoFGJcFGNwEGN4EGN8E2AEBwgIGEAAYFhgewgIFECEYoAHCAgUQIRifBZgDAIgGAZAGE7oGBggBEAEYCZIHCDEuMTAuNS4xoAeuO7IHCDAuMTAuNS4xuAetGMIHCDEuMTEuNC4xyAcvgAgA\u0026amp;sclient=gws-wiz-serp\"\u003eChlorophytum comosum\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e) is used in the Yoruba religion and Santería primarily for its spiritual protective properties, acting as a shield against negative energies, envy, and witchcraft, and is sometimes associated with detachment and strength. It is frequently used in bitter baths and cleansing rituals. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey aspects of \"malamadre\" in the Yoruba religion\/Santería:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eSpiritual protection:\u003c\/b\u003e Known in the context of Cuban Santería for helping to ward off \u003ci\u003endoki\u003c\/i\u003e (dark spirits) and protect the home.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eSymbolic meaning:\u003c\/b\u003e It is called \"malamadre\" because its leaves produce small plants (\"children\") that fall and grow independently, symbolizing autonomy and strength.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eUse in Santería:\u003c\/b\u003e Along with other herbs such as rue, it is used in baths and rituals to cleanse negative energies and bring good luck.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eMedicinal properties:\u003c\/b\u003e In addition to its spiritual use, it is attributed anti-inflammatory and healing properties in folk tradition. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanica Nena","offers":[{"title":"1 oz","offer_id":48302452605147,"sku":null,"price":6.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0609\/3570\/0699\/files\/Malamadr.jpg?v=1772044976","url":"https:\/\/botanicanena.com\/en\/products\/mala-madre","provider":"Botanica Nena","version":"1.0","type":"link"}