- Health benefits of Cacao -

Cacao contains theobromine, a compound similar to caffeine but with a milder stimulant effect. Theobromine can provide a gentle energy boost, increase mental alertness, and enhance focus.
 
 
Cacao contains various compounds, including phenylethylamine (PEA), which is associated with the release of endorphins and neurotransmitters like dopamine and serotonin. These compounds may contribute to feelings of happiness, relaxation, and a sense of well-being.
 
 
Cacao contains flavonoids, which are natural antioxidants that can support cardiovascular health. Flavonoids may help improve blood flow, reduce blood pressure, and have potential benefits for heart health.
 
 
Ceremonial cacao is rich in nutrients such as magnesium, iron, potassium, and antioxidants. These nutrients can have positive effects on various bodily functions, including muscle function, energy production, and cell protection.

 
The theobromine in cacao can promote vasodilation, which means it may help widen blood vessels and improve blood flow. This effect can potentially support overall circulation and oxygenation of tissues.

 
It's important to note that the effects of ceremonial cacao can be influenced by dosage, individual sensitivity, and the ceremonial context in which it is consumed. Additionally, while ceremonial cacao can have positive effects on mood and well-being, it should not be seen as a substitute for professional medical or mental health treatment. If you have any specific health concerns or conditions, it is always best to consult with a healthcare professional before incorporating ceremonial cacao into your routine.


Cacao spirit was considered one of the most powerful beings in Mayan cosmology. Maya and Aztecs worshipped the plant and used it in ceremonies and rituals for medicinal purposes. Cacao is a Teacher Plant: 'Whenever you need me to keep you balanced, I will come to you to help you'. It opens our consciousness to universal wisdoms. It is the medicine of transformation and peace. It connects us to our emotional heart body, but does not have a psychedelic effect. The spirit of cacao is not dominant, but rather sends an invitation to work on our own emotional blockages. Cacao brings repressed feelings that are hidden in subconscious back into consciousness of the person working with the plant. At this point you can decide whether to face them, work through them and thus dissolve blockages, or, if you are not yet ready to do so, decide to work through other topics, possibly more important for present moment. Cacao helps you to choose the most relevant and important elements for you and helps you to resolve the problem. Negative aspects of journey during the ceremonial cacao meeting are handled in a gentle way, identified with a blast, which makes it easier to confront the aspect of your own shadow, or fears within you. You are able to hear the whisper of the plant, which hints at what are old wounds and what are new possibilities for your individual life. This happens very subtly, gently, without any pressure. You are able to decide for yourself whether you want to surrender to it or not. All this happens when cacao is drunk daily. Working with cacao allows you to gain courage in your everyday life. It allows us to shed the weight of unsupportive beliefs about ourselves and acquired programmes throughout our lives from the outside. Cacao also connects and balances a cooperation of right and left hemispheres of brain, looking at it from a spiritual side, it activates both masculine and feminine energies. Thus, an emotional, impulsive feminine energy is ideally combined with a creative power of masculine energy, and thus has a very positive effect on further life.