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ANIMA MUNDI

HEIRLOOM CACAO BY ANIMA MUNDI

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A cup of Bliss.

Cacao is a nutrient dense superfood, traditionally used to protect the heart and brain.

Anima Mundi's Cacao comes from a single origin farm in Ecuador that has been consciously cultivating ancestral seeds since 1892. Cacao is considered a sacred offering amongst many indigenous tribes. 

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HEIRLOOM CACAO BY ANIMA MUNDI
HEIRLOOM CACAO BY ANIMA MUNDI
HEIRLOOM CACAO BY ANIMA MUNDI

Single Origin, Ancestral Seeds.

KEY BENEFITS

  • Antioxidant* [RR]
  • Mineral rich: high in iron, magnesium, and calcium* [R]
  • May improve cardiovascular health* [R]
  • May increase "bliss chemicals" - serotonin, tryptophan,  tyrosine and phenylethylamine - and help alleviate depression* [R, R]

* These statements have not been evaluated by the Therapeutic Goods Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any diseases.

INGREDIENTS

Cacao (Theobroma cacao) Seed Powder*

*Organic, grown in Ecuador.

ABOUT CACAO

Theobromine = “Food of the Gods”
The name "theobromine" comes from the word "Theobroma" as the name of the genus of the cacao tree (which itself is made up of the Greek roots theo ("God") and brosi ("food"), meaning "food of the gods".
 
Let’s take it a step further beyond ‘feel good’ to a state of Euphoria and bliss. Theobromine is a bitter alkaloid found in cacao, as well as a number of other foods, including the leaves of the tea plant, and kola nuts. Theobromine has been studied to have “anti-aging” benefits, as it reduces blood pressure, supports against oxidative damage, cardio-protective, raises HDL levels (good cholesterol), protects the brain, anti-inflammatory, and more. 
 
MINIMAL CAFFEINE CONTENT

Cacao’s minimal caffeine content is often confused with a similar alkaloid, theobromine. Caffeine is said to be a nervous system stimulant, whereas theobromine is a cardiovascular stimulant, increasing heart function and blood flow and has about one quarter the stimulating power of caffeine. Cacao contains about twice as much theobromine as caffeine.
 
Phenylethylamine (PEA), is a neurotransmitter produced naturally in the body when we fall in love. It is contained in high amounts in raw Cacao. PEA is heat-sensitive and is only present in unroasted, uncooked, raw Cacao. 
 
Anandamide is a neurotransmitter that has been isolated in Cacao, and is released naturally in the brain when we are feeling happy. Aside from containing Anandamide, Cacao also contains enzyme inhibitors, which inhibit the breakdown of anandamide in the body, thus increasing its uptake and contributing to sensations of ‘bliss’ associated with raw Cacao. In Sanskrit, Ananda means ‘bliss’, making this the ‘bliss chemical’.
 
For those of you with a busy schedule, or prone to stress, or simply in need of a restorative + creative boost, raw cacao is your ally. Because of its vasodilating properties, (the ability to widen blood vessels and improve circulation), it lowers your blood pressure, becoming a relaxing, soothing, cardio + brain protective, longevity medicine. Its highly nutritious makeup, along with the calming effects of magnesium, and tryptophan, and the euphoric-heart centered energy of PEA (phenylethylamine) and anandamide makes for an exquisite sleep remedy. 

HOW TO USE

Add 1Tbsp into your choice of beverage, or food. An excellent addition to coffee, matcha, chai, smoothies, juices and beyond!

Alternatively add 1Tbsp to warm plant milk, add sweeter of choice.

SERVINGS

6oz (170g)

Serving Size: 1Tbsp

Servings per Container: 29

HOW TO STORE

Store away from heat & light.

The finest Heirloom Cacao.

Anima Mundi's Cacao comes from an heirloom farm in Ecuador known as Cacao Arriba.

They are certified "denominacion de origen" which means they are beyond organic, as they prioritize another level of purity, such as exclusively using heirloom strains, pure water, clean soil, clean air, and ethical cultivation practices.

  • ADRIANA AYALES

HERBALIST AND FOUNDER OF ANIMA MUNDI

Hi! I am Adriana, rainforest herbalist, medicine maker, educator, and lady-behind-the-curtain at large over at Anima Mundi. I was born and raised in Costa Rica and have extensively studied several healing traditions, alongside master herbalists and shamans for 13+ years. I started Anima Mundi in Brooklyn NY as a means to bridging ancient remedies to the modern world. My heart is to continuously create a farm to pharmacy experience that not only creates a sustainable system of healing, but contains within its core the pursuit to wholeness. I’m devoted to sourcing from honest farmers, wildcrafters and from indigenous peoples when possible, to alchemize and create truly high vibrational medicines for the mind, body and soul. I believe that by preserving ancient forms of indigenous botany, we keep alive a very sacred aspect to our source.