Cacao
Central / South America
Heart · Energy
Ritual / Morning
Moderate
Raw Cacao is a powerful heart-opener and mood elevator, rich in theobromine and magnesium.
Energy & Focus
Contains theobromine for sustained, jitter-free mental alertness.
Heart & Emotion
A powerful vasodilator that opens the heart center.
Mayans
Used as currency and consumed in spicy, bitter drinks by royalty.
Aztecs
Given to warriors and victims of sacrifice to lift spirits.
Europe
Sweetened and turned into the confection we know today, losing its spirit.
Food of the Gods.
Modern Approach
The Ceremonial Cacao movement is reclaiming the plant as a medicine, not a candy.
Ways to work with this plant
Morning Ritual
Replace coffee with a rich cacao elixir to start the day with intention.
Ceremony
Drink in a circle to facilitate open, honest communication.
Creative Flow
Theobromine increases blood flow to the brain for problem solving.