28/05/2025
🌿 What You Need to Know About Ceremonial Cacao 5 juni på Namaste med Janaina💕
Ceremonial cacao is a drink made from pure, unprocessed cacao, different from the commercial chocolate we know. This means it retains all its natural properties, with no added sugar, milk, or preservatives.
Its flavor is bitter and intense, unlike the sweet chocolate we're used to. But this bitterness has a purpose: it activates digestion, sharpens the senses, and offers important benefits for the physical body.
Physical Benefits:
Rich in magnesium, which supports muscle relaxation and balances the nervous system;
Contains theobromine, a mild stimulant that improves circulation and provides stable energy without causing the jitteriness of caffeine;
Stimulates the production of serotonin, dopamine, and endorphins – hormones linked to well-being, joy, and relaxation;
High in antioxidants, which strengthen cardiovascular health and combat cellular aging.
Why drink cacao in a ceremony?
In a safe and nurturing space, cacao works in a gentle and respectful way, helping to release emotional blockages, bring mental clarity, and open the heart – physically and emotionally.
Its bitterness invites you to integrate the sweet and bitter parts of life, strengthening your connection to your body, emotions, and personal journey.
Cacao does not alter consciousness – it simply awakens the body and promotes a sense of presence and well-being.
🌿 Possible side effects:
Cacao is generally safe for most people, but it may cause:
A mild increase in heart rate or blood pressure in those sensitive to theobromine (similar to caffeine);
Mild digestive discomfort, especially for sensitive stomachs;
It may interact with medications for high blood pressure or antidepressants – if this applies to you, we recommend consulting your healthcare provider.
Pregnant individuals and those with specific heart conditions should also seek medical advice before consuming ceremonial cacao.
Our invitation is for you to come with an open heart, knowing you are choosing a nutritious, ancestral, and safe plant medicine that has supported generations in their processes of connection and well-being.
