Plant History

Is a Native plant to the Amazon Rainforest. It has been recorded that many tribes have worked with sacred, grandmother cacao for centuries, a wonderful superfood and an incredible spiritual heart worker. There are several varieties of Cacao such as Criollo, Forastero, Nacional and Trinitario. The most popular sources are from Peru, Columbia, Ecuador and the Caribbean Islands.

Cacao is the richest source of theobromine on the planet and the inspiration for the name theobromine itself. This naturally occurring compound was founded in 1841 and given its name in honour of the cacao plant, coined Theobroma cacao, a term derived from Greek that translates as “food of the gods.” It was said the Aztecs travelled to the mountains to discover the sacred plant given by the ancient gods. 

PLANT IDENTIFICATION

• Origin: South America & Caribbean Islands
• Growth: Grow in Hot Climates and need to be tamed by farmers & land workers.
• Plant family: Theobroma
• Scent: Pure Rich chocolate, bitter taste.
• Colour: Pods are various colours, the beans are brown
• Harvesting: All year round, they are harvested 3-4 times a week and keepers ensure the pods are at the correct colouration for picking.
• Endangered: Although this plant has a large demand on the market, tribes and farmers are distributing the plant safely without bringing through GMO's and chemicals.

Benefits

Spiritual

Each consumer will experience the spirit of Cacao in whichever way she needs to shine her magic within the body. Cacao is mainly to connect one to the heart, but she offers lots of teachings and beautiful energies. She works in a plant ceremonial space and so it is respectable to open the space with her correctly. She opens your energy up for you to connect to your inner spirit and delve for wisdom. Cacao is sacred to many Amazonian tribes however they are very welcoming to spreading medicine and love. 

Cacao can be worked with daily and incorporated into daily practices to raise your vibration and bring you into the space of unconditional love. She has a delightful spirit to connect with and can become a wonderful space holder and guide for you to work with through your journey. She brings a sense of Euphoria. Cacao has very nurturing energy, anchoring and holding our mind, body and soul in a space of love whilst we are processing our healings.

• Cacao is connected to the element of Earth and carries divine feminine energy known as Grandmother Cacao.
• Associated with no Zodiac signs and is a sacred medicinal plant that can be used by all.  

Medicinal

Cacao has many medicinal benefits and can be consumed daily whether it is for health or spiritual development. Cacao is packed with flavonoids and is known as a Superfood. These nutrients have been shown to help lower blood pressure, improve blood flow to the brain and heart, and aid in preventing blood clots. The flavonoids in cacao powder may help increase insulin sensitivity, reducing your risk of diabetes. Cacao supports gut health very well and is a wonderful detox plant when taken as Cacao and not Cocoa. 

Holds Antioxidant benefits, Highest plant source of Iron, Promotes a healthy heart and brain, calcium, magnesium, mood elevator and can be anti-depressant. Excellent plant to consume before or after workouts. Altogether Cacao holds 300 types of nutrients.