Why Cacao?

Mission

To create an opportunity for personal expansion and connection through herbal cacao, intention, and ceremony.

The Benefits of Cacao

The Maya and Aztecs believed cacao was discovered by the Gods.  In ancient times it was often used in religious ceremonies as an effective way to administer medicine.

Today we use cacao to heal on the physical, emotional and spiritual levels, create a deep connection with the heart and open our minds.  Cacao is known to increase blood flow to the brain and releases bliss chemicals, detoxify our pineal gland and raise intuition, as well as dilate our blood vessels, aiding in the absorption of beneficial nutrients.

In Eye of Raw's herbal cacao blends, the cacao acts as a vehicle for the body to accept and integrate the medicinal herbs found within the blend.  We find cacao to be a powerful teacher that can facilitate each of us on our own unique journeys.

Our Story

Our founder, Haylee LaCroix, first sat with plants under the guidance of Rosemary Gladstar.  She learned about their medicinal qualities through spending time with the plants themselves.  The wisdom she gained was validated through her studies in herbalism.  She understands that cacao and herbs are living beings and she chooses to see plant medicine as a living system, rather than a powder that only heals on the physical plane.  This understanding transformed Haylee's health & well-being and so she began to create herbal mixes in the form of cacao blends to share with her loved ones.  Inspired by Haylee and the herbal cacao blends themselves, we have joined together as friends to share this pleasurable medicine with the world.  From our heart to yours, we stand together in gratitude for cacao, Mother Earth, plant medicine and one another.