Have your vanilla beans been tattooed? Because of its smooth grain it was often used for writing surfaces and has come to represent ancient knowledge through objects and writings.
Aloes, Wood: Love, Spirituality Althea: Protection, Psychic Powers Alyssum: Protection, Moderating Anger Amaranth: Healing, Protection, Invisibility Anemone: Health, Protection, Healing Angelica: Exorcism, Protection, Healing, Visions Apple: Love, Healing, Garden Magic, Immortality Apricot: Love Arabic Gum: Purify negativity and evil Arbutus: Exorcism, Protection Asafoetida: Exorcism, Purification, Protection Ash: Protection, Prosperity, Sea Rituals, Health Native American Symbolism: The ash symbolizes peace of mind, sacrifice, sensitivity and higher awareness.
The tattoos on vanilla beans are simply scars—tiny pokes on the skin of the bean that have healed, just as your skin would do.