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Among the Yoruba people, destiny and success are not explained only by talent or ability. One of the most important characteristics that governs human progress is Anu — mercy. It is mercy that makes a person accepted where others are rejected, honored where others are forgotten, and chosen even against all odds. Yoruba elders often say: “Anu oju kii je ki a lee t'owo bo” — one tends to be mercy to eyes by not piercing fingers in it.Mercy becomes most needed when a person has everything required for success but still finds themselves sidelined. A man may have all qualifications for a position and still be ignored. A woman may be gifted and hardworking yet never recognized. This state of rejection, neglect, or constant oversight was seen by the Yoruba as a serious imbalance.
To correct this imbalance, preparations like Ogun Anu were developed within Yoruba traditional healing. It was not only a set of herbs, but a process that combined plants and roots to restore compassion and favor into a person’s life. Just as water softens stone over time, mercy was believed to soften hardened hearts and restore acceptance.
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Symptoms of Lack of Mercy
The Yoruba recognized different signs that showed when mercy was lacking in someone’s life:
1) Repeated rejection – being turned away without explanation, even when qualified.
2) Neglect or abandonment – being constantly ignored by family, leaders, or community.
3) Efforts without results – working hard but never rewarded or recognized.
4) Opportunities lost – others with less ability are favored instead.
5) Social isolation – being treated as though invisible, even among peers.
How Our Forefathers Treated Lack of Mercy in the Past
When a person suffered rejection and neglect, Yoruba traditional healers did not treat it as ordinary misfortune. It was seen as a blockage preventing destiny from shining. To restore balance, different approaches were taken:
• Herbal Preparations
Plants with calming and harmonizing effects were gathered to spiritually soften the hearts of those in authority.
Amonst the notable leaf used in making preparation for goodluck and mercy medicine are:
1) Ewe Akoko
2) Ewe Tude
3) Ewe Efinrin
4) Ewe Atare
5) Ewe Gbure
6) Ewe Ewedu
7) Ewe Afara
8) Ewe Rekureku
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The healing process for Ogun Anu was carefully structured and revolved strongly around the use of roots, leaves, and barks:
• Timing of collection –
Roots and leaves were gathered at dawn, when nature’s energy was believed to be fresh and uncorrupted.
• Selection of plants –
Roots symbolized stability of mercy, leaves symbolized renewal, and barks provided protective covering from rejection.
• Preparation –
Herbs were ground, infused, or soaked depending on the strength required. Incantations were softly spoken into the preparation.
• Application –
The remedy could be used for bathing, drinking, or anointing, each method aligning the person with mercy in different aspects of life.
Differences Between Yoruba and Modern Treatment
• Focus of Healing –
Yoruba medicine linked mercy to destiny and spiritual favor; modern practice sees neglect as psychological or social issues.
• Materials Used –
Yoruba healers used natural roots, leaves, and barks; modern systems rely on counseling, therapy, or social networking.
• Approach to Recurrence –
Yoruba healing included preventive cleansing and regular alignment with natural forces; modern practice often reacts only when problems appear.
Safety First: Important Considerations
• Pregnant or nursing women – Strong herbal preparations were avoided for expectant or breastfeeding mothers.
• Underlying health conditions – Those with chronic illnesses such as ulcers or kidney issues required careful supervision.
• Source of plants – Herbs had to be gathered from trusted, clean, chemical-free places to avoid contamination.
• Spiritual readiness – The seeker of mercy needed to approach with sincerity and respect; half-hearted participation weakened results.
Needed Materials (Leaves, Roots, Bark, etc.)
The medicinal approach for this requires careful selection of natural materials traditionally known to our elders. These are combined to ensure potency.
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Application Process
The strength of Yoruba medicine depends on how materials are handled. Proper pounding, boiling, or steeping — done in the right way and at the right time — ensures the remedy remains potent. Click Unlock Secret below
Uses
The prepared remedy must be applied in the correct manner — whether for drinking, steaming, bathing, or chest rubbing — and taken in the right dosage for it to remain effective.
1) Some leaf required special utterances/chants before they can be effective. Where applicable, this will be stated in the PDF
2) The methods of getting the needed items like leaf, bark, roots by yourself is covered in the PDF
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