The Strong Foundation is happy to partner with Awake Healer to bring you high-quality, ethically and sustainably sourced plant and indigenous medicines, online education, and a support network of like-minded individuals seeking physical, emotional, and spiritual healing. For healers, we offer online education and in-person training by real-world practitioners of indigenous medicines and alternative healing modalities.

Awake Healer's mission is to make alternative healing accessible to everyone and to equip and empower individuals with the knowledge to heal themselves physically, psychologically, and spiritually through the use of plant medicines and alternative healing modalities. Awake Healer is dedicated to procuring only the finest plant medicines wherever they may be, sustainably, ethically, fair-trade and sourced in a way that encourages biodiversity and protects wildlife.

AVAILABLE MEDICINES

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  • Pure Ceremonial Cacao • Criollo Arriba Nacional Cacao

    This Cacao, from the Amazon region of Ecuador, is a national treasure. The Kichwa tribe in this area has been harvesting the oldest strain of unadulterated cacao in the world. Awake Healer collaborates with a small group of families within the tribe to procure the cacao. They have been caring for these trees the same way their forefathers have for hundreds of years. Awake Healer is dedicated to assisting them in continuing their organic, sustainable, and profitable harvest. It is naturally perfect.

    Cacao is a natural and very effective way to relax the body and complement any and all meditative practice that follows. It is often considered to be a very powerful tool to help ground people within their own bodies and guide their awareness back to their own hearts. It’s recognized as being a very warming medicine that can help regulate the nervous system and improve the mood of anyone who drinks it. Cacao ceremonies are often used as a gateway for inner healing, seeking clarity, and setting intentions. Being in a sacred space helps you to get out of your normal frame of mind, allowing you to experience new insights and perspectives (Ceremonial-cacao) in a safe, supportive environment. It can also be an expansive space by which to nurture intimacy and empathy within yourself, and with others, and holds the potential for one to regain that lost spiritual balance (Tsai.)

  • Pure Vine™ Ayahuasca (Banisteriopsis caapi) Microdose 1-Month Supply

    A one-month supply of Ayahuasca Microdoses when used as directed. Awake Healer's Ayahuasca contains only pure Bainsteriospsis Caapi vine extract and no DMT or any other hallucinogenic components. When people refer to ayahuasca, they’re generally referring to the brew made of banisteriopsis caapi (ayahuasca) vine combined with the chacruna leaf (contains DMT). This is the pure vine extract only, containing NO chacruna leaf. Ayahuasca vine (banisteriopsis caapi) carries a naturally intelligent power. Many have reported stress reduction and a clearer cognitive state. The increases in your higher faculties are subtler, more gradient, and less of a shock to your system.

    Benefits of microdosing include amplified emotions, improved mood, improved focus, creativity, energy, and social benefits. By amplifying emotions, you learn to manage and live healthily with your emotions. There are no intoxicating effects with microdosing banisteriopsis caapi (no DMT) as there are with ceremonial doses (which contain DMT). Because there is no DMT in the banisteriopsis caapi, it is not hallucinogenic and is perfectly legal in the United States.

    Contains only Ayahuasca Vine (Banisteriopsis caapi) and distilled water.

  • Hapé • Ayawaska • 10g

    Ayawaska Hapé is a blend of Hapé and the sacred Ayahuasca vine, Banisteriopsis Caapi. The Caapi vine is considered a ladder that allows us to visit the higher spiritual planes. Hapé is the preparation of powdered medicinal herbs which is administered through the nose as a snuff. The effects are experienced promptly and intensely and it elicits feelings of alertness and elevation. Hapé is made from different medicinal plants for different purposes. There are several tribes that traditionally used hapé that have different ways of preparing the herbal snuff and often produce their own specific kinds of Hapé blend. These tribes include but are not limited to the Katukina, Yawanawa, Kaxinawa, Nukini, Kuntanawa, Apurinã, Ashaninka, and Matses. To these tribes, hapé is a sacred shamanic snuff medicine with extensive healing and other effects such as inducing visions, increasing energy, and heightening the senses with the aromatic fragrance of the plants used in the blend.

    Today, indigenous tribes in the Amazon basin continue to use hapé in all aspects of life, from formal rituals to social gatherings, to simply tuning into Nature and welcoming the healing power of sacred plant medicines.

    This formulation does not contain DMT. When people usually refer to ayahuasca, they’re generally referring to the brew made of banisteriopsis caapi vine combined with the chacruna leaf. Chacruna leaf is the component of the brew that contains DMT. The caapi vine does not, yet it contains its own healing power.

Ceremonial Cacao

  • Ceremonial Cacao • Pure Cacao

    Criollo Arriba Nacional Cacao - pure cacao, with nothing added.

    This Cacao, from the Amazon region of Ecuador, is a national treasure. The Kichwa tribe in this area has been harvesting the oldest strain of unadulterated cacao in the world. Awake Healer collaborates with a small group of families within the tribe to procure the cacao. They have been caring for these trees the same way their forefathers have for hundreds of years. Awake Healer is dedicated to assisting them in continuing their organic, sustainable, and profitable harvest. It is naturally perfect.

    Cacao is a natural and very effective way to relax the body and complement any and all meditative practice that follows. It is often considered to be a very powerful tool to help ground people within their own bodies and guide their awareness back to their own hearts. It’s recognized as being a very warming medicine that can help regulate the nervous system and improve the mood of anyone who drinks it. Cacao ceremonies are often used as a gateway for inner healing, seeking clarity, and setting intentions. Being in a sacred space helps you to get out of your normal frame of mind, allowing you to experience new insights and perspectives (Ceremonial-cacao) in a safe, supportive environment. It can also be an expansive space by which to nurture intimacy and empathy within yourself, and with others, and holds the potential for one to regain that lost spiritual balance (Tsai.)

  • Ceremonial Cacao with Chocaya

    This Cacao is blended with Chocaya a.k.a. Pure Vine Ayahuasca. Awake Healer has gone through exhaustive efforts to ensure that their plant medicines are the finest in the world. Pure Vine (vine-only Ayahuasca) is legal and can be extremely beneficial and powerful in assisting one’s spiritual growth. Combining the Pure Vine with the finest Cacao in the world has helped produce some extraordinary experiences. We only recommend one ounce of Chocaya per serving.

    Criollo Arriba Nacional Cacao - This Cacao, from the Amazon region of Ecuador is a national treasure. The Kichwa tribe in this area has been harvesting the oldest strain of unadulterated cacao in the world. Awake Healer collaborates with a small group of families within the tribe to procure the cacao. They have been caring for these trees the same way their forefathers have for hundreds of years. Awake Healer is dedicated to assisting them in continuing their organic, sustainable, and profitable harvest. It is naturally perfect.

    Modern users are familiar with cacao’s aphrodisiac proprieties and many believe that regular consumption may also increase a woman’s ability to conceive. Those who utilize the cacao in ceremonial settings often speak of feeling much more in tune with their sensuality, and far more open to expansion, and connection.

    Contains no DMT.

  • Ceremonial Cacao with Cinnamon Bark

    This Cacao is blended with Cinnamon. Many ceremonial practitioners of Cacao choose to add many natural ingredients when preparing their Cacao. This Cacao with Cinnamon Bark also contains Chile Guajillo... and needs to be tasted to be appreciated!! Cinnamon has many medicinal uses of its own. Like Cacao, Cinnamon is also a natural aphrodisiac, is great for the heart and circulatory system, helps control blood sugar and insulin release, is great for a sore throat, as well as for helping to relieve headaches.

    Criollo Arriba Nacional Cacao - This Cacao, from the Amazon region of Ecuador, is a national treasure. The Kichwa tribe in this area has been harvesting the oldest strain of unadulterated cacao in the world. Awake Healer collaborates with a small group of families within the tribe to procure the cacao. They have been caring for these trees the same way their forefathers have for hundreds of years. Awake Healer is dedicated to assisting them in continuing their organic, sustainable, and profitable harvest. It is naturally perfect.

    Cacao ceremonies are often used as a gateway for inner healing, seeking clarity, and setting intentions. Being in a sacred space helps you to get out of your normal frame of mind, allowing you to experience new insights and perspectives (Ceremonial-cacao) in a safe, supportive environment. It can also be an expansive space by which to nurture intimacy and empathy within yourself, and with others.

  • Ceremonial Cacao with Citrus

    This Cacao is blended with Citrus - lemon, lime, and orange. Many ceremonial practitioners of Cacao choose to add many natural ingredients when preparing their Cacao. Citrus oils are a wonderful way to boost mood and emotional balance. They also contain antioxidant properties and are known to effectively boost the immune system. They can be helpful with anxiety, respiratory health, and detoxifying the body, as well.

    Criollo Arriba Nacional Cacao - This Cacao, from the Amazon region of Ecuador, is a national treasure. The Kichwa tribe in this area has been harvesting the oldest strain of unadulterated cacao in the world. Awake Healer collaborates with a small group of families within the tribe to procure the cacao. They have been caring for these trees the same way their forefathers have for hundreds of years. Awake Healer is dedicated to assisting them in continuing their organic, sustainable, and profitable harvest. It is naturally perfect.

    The cacao tree, which is native to the Amazon Basin, was first believed to have been cultivated and used by the Mayo-Chinchipe people as far back as 3300BC. However, it is the Olmecs (1500BC) that are recognized as being the first civilization to both cultivate and ‘domesticate’ the fruit. Alongside the Aztec and Mayan empires, the cacao plant not only shaped the way that these empires conducted themselves on a day-to-day basis but also established deep roots in the very beliefs that they upheld.

    Originating from the Mayan words Ka’kau, cacao was an intrinsic part of ancient Mayan and Aztec life, not just as a beverage or food, but as a pillar of their economies and an integral part of their religions, appearing in numerous spiritual ceremonies, including death rites and sacrifices. They cultivated the fruit for multiple purposes, even using the cocoa beans as a form of currency.

  • Ceremonial Cacao with Lavender

    This Cacao is blended with Lavender. It adds a certain earthy, slightly sweet, and aromatic flavor. It is very relaxing and has been used medicinally as a natural antihistamine, and to treat anxiety and stomach upset. Many ceremonial practitioners of Cacao choose to add many natural ingredients when preparing their Cacao, and we think you’ll find this one to be very pleasant.

    Criollo Arriba Nacional Cacao - This Cacao, from the Amazon region of Ecuador, is a national treasure. The Kichwa tribe in this area has been harvesting the oldest strain of unadulterated cacao in the world. Awake Healer collaborates with a small group of families within the tribe to procure the cacao. They have been caring for these trees the same way their forefathers have for hundreds of years. Awake Healer is dedicated to assisting them in continuing their organic, sustainable, and profitable harvest. It is naturally perfect.

    What is known about the early use of cacao is that it was considered to be sacred and revered by both the Mayan and Aztec people. It was a staple feature in their rituals: used to celebrate new births; required in marriage ceremonies due to its link to fertility (Cacaomama), and even offered up in sacrificial ceremonies to encourage the departed spirits onto the next stage of their journeys.

    Consumed primarily in the form of a frothed drink, it was a prized possession and available only to the elite - for it was a godly potion that would grant energy and power to those who consumed it (Cacaomama.) For this very reason, it was often featured in many of their rituals, especially those that sought to appease their deities.

  • Ceremonial Cacao with Mint

    This Cacao is blended with Mint. Many ceremonial practitioners of Cacao choose to add many natural ingredients when preparing their Cacao. Not only does mint taste delicious with cacao, but it’s also a natural energizer, and has been known to help reduce fevers and relieve allergies. It’s a natural headache remedy and is very calming for the digestive system, as well.

    Criollo Arriba Nacional Cacao - This Cacao, from the Amazon region of Ecuador, is a national treasure. The Kichwa tribe in this area has been harvesting the oldest strain of unadulterated cacao in the world. Awake Healer collaborates with a small group of families within the tribe to procure the cacao. They have been caring for these trees the same way their forefathers have for hundreds of years. Awake Healer is dedicated to assisting them in continuing their organic, sustainable, and profitable harvest. It is naturally perfect.

    Aside from the religious beliefs that both the Mayan and Aztec people upheld, the cacao tree was also used for medicinal purposes, both as a healing and preventative tool. During the Maya and Aztec era, the people believed that the flowers of the cacao tree remedied fatigue, while the beans were used in conjunction with other plants to help alleviate fever (Tsai.) Both of these became staple medicines during this time.

    After the Spanish conquest of the Aztecs, cacao began to gain notoriety and reverence throughout Europe and was soon being utilized for its many healing properties. The list of effective medicinal uses that were discovered during this time increased extensively. Included in this list was its ability to improve digestive issues and abdominal pain; reduce agitation and calm anxiety); as well as reduce fever.

Criollo Arriba Nacional Cacao

This Cacao, from the Amazon region of Ecuador, is a national treasure. The Kichwa tribe in this area has been harvesting the oldest strain of unadulterated cacao in the world. Awake Healer collaborates with a small group of families within the tribe to procure the cacao. They have been caring for these trees the same way their forefathers have for hundreds of years. Awake Healer is dedicated to assisting them in continuing their organic, sustainable, and profitable harvest. It is naturally perfect.

As cacao grows in close proximity to the Equator, there are some constraints placed on where and how you can source it. It is important that you consider the environmental impact that your purchase has, as well as the social impact that it has on the communities who have harvested and produced the cacao you are investing in.

Considering cacao from a source that encourages biodiversity and protects wildlife, as opposed to causing deforestation, is essential when supporting sustainability. Ensuring that farmers and communities are paid a fair wage is also a consideration that needs to be taken into account before you make your purchase.

When looking to buy cacao, it is recommended that you search for a supply that is 100% pure, preferably one without any additives or preservatives. This will ensure that you experience the full effects of both the anandamide and theobromine compounds found in the cacao. It is also imperative that you try to avoid any variations that claim to contain sugar as this may reduce the intensity of the cacao you are receiving.

As the strength of different cacao may vary, it is important that the supplier informs you of the measurements needed for a single dose. You may wish to use a more generous ratio depending on your intentions for the ceremony. You can also add either a sweetener (such as honey, agave nectar, sugar, etc.) or spices such as cinnamon, or cardamom to taste.

To prepare the cacao, it is recommended that you break the block into smaller pieces or shave it off with a knife. This will help it to soften and melt easier in the water. Boil the liquid in a pan and add a pinch of chili powder, if you so desire. Add in the cacao shavings and any additions to flavor the brew. Use a whisk to stir the drink until all of the cacao has melted and the liquid has an additional froth across the top. Serve the cacao whilst hot to warm your heart even more!

Most people pertain to feeling the effects of the cacao within about twenty minutes. After this time, drinkers will begin to feel the expansive energy of the medicine and may feel a calling to focus their attention on healing practices or a creative outlet. Once the ceremony is complete, it is important that you drink plenty of fluids and consume dense foods in order to ground your energy.

 

Learning to open our hearts is the most profound and life-changing decision that a single human being can aspire to. Coming back to ourselves whilst honouring what nature offers us is a beautiful pathway to abundance, possibility, and true happiness. Cacao has aspired many thousands of people to understand the reverence of connection and the mighty gift of consciousness that we hold within our grasp. We can only hope that this wonderful medicine continues to offer these insights long into the future, and beyond.

Awake Healer is dedicated to procuring only the finest plant medicines wherever they may be.

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