We’re really pleased to welcome Wild Soul Cacao as a new supplier.
Wild Soul Cacao was founded by Isla Rose, whose journey with cacao began over a decade ago while living and travelling in Central and South America. Isla was first introduced to cacao in ceremonial settings, where she experienced its grounding and heart-opening effects as part of group work, meditation, and personal healing.
Over time, she developed a deep relationship with the plant and trained with experienced facilitators and growers in both ceremonial and practical uses of cacao. After returning to the UK, Isla began sharing cacao in community settings, eventually founding Wild Soul Cacao to make this medicine more accessible to others — always with respect for its cultural roots and sourcing ethics.
Wild Soul works directly with smallholder farming communities in Peru, using only organic, heirloom cacao beans that are stone-ground and minimally processed to preserve their natural richness and medicinal properties.
What are the benefits of ceremonial cacao?
Ceremonial cacao is often used as a gentle plant medicine to support:
1. Nutritional Support
- Magnesium – Supports relaxation, muscle function, and heart health.
- Iron – Important for energy and oxygen flow in the body.
- Antioxidants – Cacao is rich in flavonoids, which help reduce inflammation and support cellular health.
- Healthy fats – Help with absorption of nutrients and sustained energy.
2. Mood & Emotional Wellbeing
- Anandamide – Known as the “bliss molecule,” anandamide can support feelings of peace and presence.
- PEA (Phenylethylamine) – A compound associated with feelings of love, focus, and alertness.
- Serotonin precursors – Cacao contains tryptophan, which the body uses to create serotonin (linked to mood and sleep).
3. Mental Focus & Energy
- Theobromine – A gentle, long-lasting stimulant that boosts circulation and focus without the crash of caffeine.
- L-theanine-like effects – Many people report a calm alertness when drinking ceremonial cacao, ideal for meditation or creative work.
4. Heart Connection & Inner Clarity
- Used for centuries in Mesoamerican cultures to open the heart and connect with inner wisdom.
- Supports emotional release, clarity, and deeper connection to self and others.
- Often used in meditation, journaling, movement, and ceremony for these qualities.
5. Spiritual/Creative Support
- Enhances intuition and presence.
- Encourages self-inquiry, creative flow, and mindful connection.
- Often used in group spaces to support openness and collective energy.
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