WHAT ARE SACRED MEDICINES?
Sacred plant medicines are ancient allies of the heart and soul, gifts from the Earth that carry wisdom, intelligence, and life force.
For thousands of years, these medicines have guided communities and individuals on journeys of healing, awakening, and remembrance. They support release, ignite sacred remembrance, open the heart to love and compassion, and expand our awareness of ourselves and the world around us.
Approached with care, respect, and intention, sacred plant medicines offer a gentle yet profound pathway to self-discovery, spiritual growth, and deep connection to the rhythms of nature. Each medicine is a living teacher, inviting us to step into presence, honor our inner guidance, and remember the fullness of who we are.
Here at Roots of the Heart, we do not condone recreational use of any plant medicine. We deeply value the spirits of all living forces, plant spirits included. The medicines we share in our offerings are held only with love, care, and reverence. They are shared in sacred ceremonial and sacramental offerings, regardless of where we are in the world, to honor their wisdom and the transformation they support.
CIELO AYAHUASCA
Cielo Ayahuasca is a sacred plant medicine from a specific ceremonial lineage, its name translating to “Heaven” or “Sky” Ayahuasca. It is made from the Ayahuasca Vine (Banisteriopsis Caapi) and Chacruna Leaf (Psychotria Viridis), combining ancient plant wisdom to support deep healing, sacred remembrance, and heart-centered connection. This sacred medicine carries the ancestral knowledge of Amazonian traditions and offers guidance for releasing what no longer serves, expanding awareness, and reconnecting with one’s highest truth.
At Roots of the Heart, Cielo Ayahuasca is shared only in ceremonial settings, held with deep intention, care, and respect for this sacred plant spirit. Participants are supported in sacred space by a trained facilitator who guides the journey, assists with emotional and spiritual release, and helps to integrate the medicine’s profound teachings. Each ceremony provides a sacred opportunity to connect with the self, the plant spirit, and the spiritual realms.
All ceremonial offerings with Cielo Ayahuasca are led by a experienced practitioner who has apprenticed with skilled shamanic teachers and holds extensive knowledge of this specific Ayahuasca lineage. Every ceremony is conducted with respect for the plant’s spirit and traditional practices, ensuring a safe, mindful, and transformative experience.
GRANDFATHER TOBACCO
Sacred Tobacco, also known as Grandfather Tobacco or Abuelo Tobaco, comes from the Nicotiana Rustica plant and has been honored for centuries as a powerful spiritual teacher and ally. This sacred medicine carries the wisdom of the Earth and acts as a bridge between the physical and spiritual worlds. It is a teacher, protector, and guide, supporting clarity, purification, and connection to higher guidance.
At Roots of the Heart, we honor Grandfather Tobacco with deep respect and intention. During our retreats and ceremonial gatherings, we may share this medicine in the form of Rappé, allowing participants to connect spiritually, clear energetic blocks, and open the heart.
We also offer ceremonial Mapacho cleanses, facilitated by experienced practitioners, using the sacred Mapacho brew. These traditional offerings honor the medicine as a living spirit and are conducted with care, intention, and with a deep respect. Through these practices, Grandfather Tobacco invites us into presence, strengthens our connection to the Earth, and guides us on a path of healing and spiritual alignment, while cleansing the body, mind and spirit.
All ceremonial offerings with Abuelo Tobaco are guided by trained practitioners with years of experience in both communion and ceremonial offering of this sacred medicine. Our practitioners have apprenticed with experienced shamanic teachers and hold deep knowledge of the traditional ways, ensuring that each offering is conducted with respect, care, and sacred intention. Their guidance supports participants in connecting safely and meaningfully with the spirit of Grandfather Tobacco.
SANANGA
Sananga is a sacred medicine made from the roots and bark of the Apocynaceae Shrub, traditionally used by communities in the Amazon for spiritual clarity and healing. Often referred to as the “eye medicine,” Sananga is known for opening and clearing vision, not only of the physical eyes but also of perception, awareness, and spiritual insight.
At Roots of the Heart, Sananga is offered in ceremonial settings with deep respect and intention. Participants are guided in its use to support energetic cleansing, mental clarity, and heightened spiritual awareness. The medicine invites presence, alignment, and a renewed connection to oneself and the natural world.
All ceremonial offerings with Sananga are facilitated by trained practitioners who have extensive experience in the medicine’s traditional uses. Our practitioners have apprenticed with experienced shamanic teachers and hold the knowledge and care necessary to ensure each experience is safe, sacred, and transformative.
GRANDMOTHER CACAO
Grandmother Cacao is a sacred plant medicine, revered for centuries as the food of the heart. Derived from the Theobroma Cacao Tree, this medicine is celebrated for its ability to open the heart, evoke joy, and invite deep emotional healing. Cacao carries the energy of love, gratitude, and connection, creating space for participants to feel fully present and in alignment with themselves and the community around them.
At Roots of the Heart, ceremonial Cacao is shared with care, a deep love, and intention. In our gatherings and retreats, it is offered as a heart-opening ritual, inviting participants to connect with their emotions, set intentions, and experience the medicine’s gentle yet profound transformational energy.
All ceremonial offerings with Grandmother Cacao are guided by trained practitioners who have extensive experience in working with this medicine in traditional and modern ceremonial contexts. Our practitioners honor the plant’s spirit, holding space for safe, loving, and meaningful connection with Grandmother Cacao.
MOTHER OUZO
Mother Ouzo is a sacred Grecian ceremonial brew, crafted from fermented anise star, olive tree bark, and cinnamon. This medicine is honored for its ability to open the senses, awaken the spirit, and support deep connection to inner wisdom. Rooted in Grecian ceremonial traditions, it carries the essence of the Mediterranean lands and the ancestral knowledge of ritual practices. Mother Ouzo invites presence, clarity, and gentle expansion of awareness, guiding participants to explore their inner landscapes with a relaxed presence and intention.
At Roots of the Heart, Mother Ouzo is shared in ceremonial offerings with deep respect for its spirit. Each gathering provides a safe and sacred space to engage with the medicine, supporting reflection, intention-setting, and heart-centered experiences.
All ceremonial offerings with Mother Ouzo are facilitated by trained practitioners with extensive experience in sacred ritual and ceremonial practices. Our practitioners honor the plant spirits and Grecian traditions, ensuring each offering is held with care, reverence, and the highest intention for transformation and spiritual connection.
SACRED FLOWERS & BARKS
At Roots of the Heart, we honor the wisdom and medicine of sacred flowers and barks. During our gatherings and retreats, we offer a variety of ceremonial circles that incorporate the healing and spiritual teachings of these plant allies. Each offering is curated uniquely for the group, the intention, and the collective energy present, ensuring that every ceremony is a deeply meaningful and transformative experience.
Our ceremonies often include the gentle and profound guidance of Rose, Blue Lotus, Passionflower, Lavender, Bobinsana, Cinnamon, Nukini, and other sacred plants. Each flower and bark carries its own spirit, vibration, and medicine, supporting emotional release, heart-opening, clarity, and connection to higher realms. Through these ceremonial offerings, participants are invited to connect with the intelligence of the plants, honor their spirits, and integrate their teachings into mind, body, and soul.
All sacred flower and bark offerings are facilitated by experienced practitioners who have trained and dieted with all offered flowers and barks, and whom hold reverence for the plants, the traditions, and the participants. Every ceremony is conducted with intention, care, and respect, creating a safe and sacred space for spiritual exploration, healing, and communal connection.
KAMBO
Kambo is a powerful and sacred medicine derived from the secretion of the Giant Monkey Frog (Phyllomedusa Bicolor), used for centuries by communities in the Amazon. Known as the “frog medicine,” Kambo is known for its purifying properties, helping to release stagnant energy, toxins, and emotional blockages from the body, mind, and spirit. It is a medicine of renewal, vitality, and clarity, supporting both physical and spiritual cleansing.
At Roots of the Heart, Kambo is offered in ceremonial settings with deep respect and intention. Each session is guided by trained practitioners who create a safe, sacred space for participants to experience the medicine. Kambo supports self-discovery, energetic purification, and alignment with one’s higher self, allowing participants to step into a renewed sense of vitality, presence, and clarity.
All Kambo ceremonies are facilitated by experienced practitioners with training and apprenticeship under skilled teachers. Every offering is conducted with respect for the medicine, the traditions, and the participants, ensuring a safe, mindful, and transformative experience.
THE SACRED CALLING...
Have you ever felt a pull toward the wisdom of plant medicines? A quiet invitation that stirs within your heart, drawing you toward deeper healing, clarity, and spiritual connection?
This is the sacred calling. It is a gentle yet powerful nudge from the Earth, a whisper from the plants, inviting you to step into embodied remembrance.
At Roots of the Heart, we honor this calling with conscious reflection, spiritual intention, and mindful presence. It is a path that asks for openness, introspection, and respect for the intelligence and spirit of each plant ally. Although not every retreat revolves entirely around ceremonial plant medicine, the sacred work of these offerings is a foundational aspect of our gatherings. They are tools for healing, transformation, guidance, and connection, supporting participants in aligning with their purpose, opening the heart, and releasing what no longer serves.
The sacred calling is not only an invitation to ceremony; it is an invitation to awaken. It calls us to listen deeply, honor our intuition, and remember the interconnectedness of all life. Those who feel this call are encouraged to approach it with awareness, care, and devotion, knowing that the medicines are not simply offerings we share, but living teachers, offering wisdom, healing, and spiritual insight to those ready to receive it.
