Eze-Mgborogwu Dada-Anura

Eze-Mgborogwu Dada-anura, the “King of Plants,” holds a significant place in Igbo spirituality. Sacred to Agwu, its far-reaching and unpredictable growth reflects Agwu’s versatility and movement across the visible and invisible worlds. Its use in Ogwu, deity appeasement, burial cleansing and Ikpu Alu further reveals its importance as a plant of spiritual power, purification, transition and restoration.