Organic Cacao beans raw (Theobroma cacao)

Organic Cacao raw beans, fermented not roasted

 

Latin Name: Theobroma cacao

 

 

• used traditionally for millennia`s
• filled with nutrients
• rich in vitamins and minerals
  
• raw, only fermented no heat processed, all precious constituents are preserved
• only exceptional quality and purity beans are chosen
• certified organic to Soil Association higher standards
• sustainable sourced
• safe and efficient for use by Herbalists
• intensely bitter with earthy notes and a dark chocolate flavour
• considered as Slightly Pungent, Bitter, Warming herb
• stimulating, restoring, nourishing, uplifting qualities
  
• Vegan and Vegetarian friendly

 

How to use Cacao beans:

Cacao can be made in to powder, tea, tincture, infused oil and more.

Cacao can be used s an alternative to chocolate snacks, as well as an addition to muesli, yoghurts, cakes, coffee, hot chocolate or desserts. 

To prepare Cacao infusion, add 1-2 teaspoons of crushed beans to a cup. Pour in a cup of hot not boiling water. Allow to step for 5-15 minutes. Strain the tea and drink it up to 3 times a day. Cacao have many other uses. You can research the benefits of this herb or ask an herbalist how it can help you.

 

Safety of Cacao:

Cautions and Contraindications: 

• considered safe
• Cacao is safe to use in pregnancy and lactation however, it is important to monitor caffeine intake.  Consumption of caffeine in amounts over 200 mg per day are unsafe in pregnancy.

 

Other info about Cacao beans:

Cacao is Stimulating, Elevates Mood, Cardiotonic, Cognition enhancing, highly Nutritive

 

Other names:

• Qiaokeli
• Kakao

 

Organic Cacao beans typical ingredients: 

100% pure Botanical, absolutely nothing added, exceptional quality and purity, raw, fermented Organic Cacao beans (Theobroma cacao)

 

Wild grown/Eco cultivated/Organic cultivated/Cultivated: 

Organic certified to Soil Association higher standards

 

Country of origin:

Ecuador

 

Packaging:

All products are hand packed in resealable and recyclable PE bags

 

Vegetarian/Vegan Suitability:

Suitable for Vegetarians and Vegans

 

Quality assured

 

Benefits of raw Cacao beans:

Unroasted ‘raw’ cacao contains more vitamins and minerals, more ‘happy compounds,’ and more antioxidants.

Cacao is filled with nutrients which include

• Magnesium,
• Calcium,
• Iron,
• Zinc,
• Selenium,
• Potassium,
• Copper,
• Fiber,
• Vitamin A,
• Vitamin B1, B2, and B3,
• Vitamin C,
• Vitamin E
• also contains Theobromine (similar to Caffeine),
• Theophylline,
• Fats,
• Anandamide,
• Arginine,
• Phenylethylamine,
• Tryptophan,
• Caffeine,
• Alkaloids,
• Phytonutrients,
• Polyphenols,
• Flavonoids and Flavanols (such as Anthocyanin and Epicatechins).

 

Because of UK law, we cannot provide any medicinal information about our herbs. However, at Botanical Remedies, we only offer herbs that have proven effects in literature or tradition. These herbs have been thoroughly tested in laboratories for authenticity, quality, and purity. Our herbs can be used efficiently and safely within recommended by literature doses.

 

Please do not confuse herbal teas and spices widely available on the market with our herbs as there is huge difference between process and cost of production medicinal herbs and other herbal teas. Botanical Remedies offer only herbs that are efficient and safe to use by Herbalists.

 

Where can you find information about herbs?

 

You can look for details on herbs benefits, uses, and dosage. It's also important to know about safety and effectiveness. Additionally, consider the side effects. You can find both traditional and scientific knowledge on these topics.

 

Below few solid sources of information:

 

www.herbalreality.com web run by experienced Medical Herbalists

 

https://www.rjwhelan.co.nz web run by Medical Herbalist

 

https://botanicalremedies.co.uk/blogs/herbs blog run by Master Herbalist and Naturopath