Yagé, commonly known as Ayahuasca, is a sacred Amazonian master plant traditionally prepared from the vine Banisteriopsis caapi.

Indigenous cultures recognize different types of Yagé, each with unique properties and healing purposes. Traditionally, it is combined with complementary plants to create a ceremonial medicine used for spiritual insight, emotional healing, and connection with ancestral wisdom.

Across the Amazon, Yagé is regarded as a living teacher, guiding processes of purification, transformation, and expanded consciousness.

Yoko is an Amazonian medicinal plant traditionally used to support digestive balance, metabolic cleansing, and microbial regulation.

Valued by indigenous communities for its powerful bitter compounds, Yoko stimulates the gastrointestinal system, supports natural detoxification, and helps maintain healthy intestinal flora.

Traditionally used for Candida overgrowth, dysbiosis, intestinal infections, and sluggish digestion, this plant is also known to promote mental clarity, gentle stimulation, and renewed vitality.

In many regions of the Amazon, Yoko is regarded as a plant that restores digestive strength and internal balance.

Diplopterys longialata and Diplopterys cabrerana are Amazonian master plants traditionally used in ancestral medicine for spiritual insight, emotional cleansing, and energetic healing.

These plants belong to the Diplopterys genus, a group of species valued in Amazonian ethnomedicine for their unique ceremonial and therapeutic properties.

In traditional practices, Diplopterys is often combined with other master plants to support introspection, emotional release, and expanded perception.

Our botanical collection preserves several Diplopterys species, honoring their role in the ancestral healing traditions of the Amazon.

Black Pepper (Piper nigrum) is a traditional medicinal spice widely used to support digestion, metabolism, and immune balance.

Its main active compound, piperine, helps enhance nutrient absorption and increases the bioavailability of many herbal compounds.

Traditionally, black pepper has been used for digestive weakness, gas, bloating, respiratory congestion, and metabolic sluggishness, while also offering antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory support.

In natural medicine, it is valued not only as a culinary spice but as a therapeutic plant that stimulates digestion and enhances herbal synergy.

Coca Leaf (Erythroxylum coca) is one of the most respected ancestral plants of the Andes, traditionally used to support vitality, endurance, and altitude adaptation.

For thousands of years, Andean cultures have used coca leaves in infusions or traditional chewing to improve digestion, relieve fatigue, and enhance oxygen efficiency in high-altitude environments.

Coca also carries deep ceremonial significance and is used in offerings, healing rituals, and spiritual connection with the Apus (mountain spirits).

Far beyond modern misconceptions, the ancestral use of coca leaf represents a sacred cultural heritage rooted in medicine, community, and Andean wisdom.

Tobacco (Nicotiana rustica) is considered one of the most sacred plants of the Americas and has long been used in ancestral ceremonies for protection, grounding, cleansing, and spiritual communication.

Unlike commercial tobacco, ceremonial tobacco is respected as a master plant that helps clear heavy energies, strengthen intention, and support connection with the spiritual world.

In many indigenous traditions, it is used for prayers, blessings, energetic protection, and offerings to the earth and the elements.

In ancestral medicine, tobacco is not recreational — it is regarded as a sacred plant and spiritual guardian.

Blue Lotus (Nymphaea caerulea) is an ancient sacred flower traditionally used in Egypt and other cultures for relaxation, meditation, and spiritual insight.

Historically associated with dreaming, intuition, and inner vision, Blue Lotus was revered as a plant of awakening and contemplation.

Its gentle natural compounds are known to promote calmness, emotional balance, and subtle euphoric states, supporting meditation and reflective practices.

Today, Blue Lotus is honored as a sacred botanical that bridges relaxation, spirituality, and ceremonial tradition.

Yellow Cacao (Theobroma cacao) is a native Amazonian variety traditionally used in ancestral ceremonies to open the heart, restore emotional balance, and deepen connection with oneself and others.

Rich in theobromine and beneficial plant compounds, it supports circulation, mood regulation, and gentle natural stimulation without overstimulating the nervous system.

In ceremonial traditions, cacao is shared to honor the spirit of the forest, strengthen community, and cultivate presence and gratitude.

In Amazonian and Andean medicine, Yellow Cacao is recognized as a heart-opening plant that nourishes both the body and the emotional spirit.

Guayusa, native to the Amazon rainforest, is a traditional energizing plant widely used for vitality, clarity, and night-watch ceremonies among Indigenous communities of Ecuador.

Rich in natural methylxanthines, antioxidants, and gentle stimulants, Guayusa supports mental focus, digestion, and metabolic balance without the overstimulation associated with coffee.

From a traditional perspective, Guayusa awakens intuition, sharpens awareness, and provides sustained energy during hunting and spiritual practices.

It is also used to support cleansing, restorative sleep cycles, and emotional grounding. In ancestral medicine, Guayusa is considered a plant that brings clear vision, inner alertness, and harmonious activation of body and mind.

Caña Agria (Costus spicatus) is a traditional Amazonian medicinal plant widely used to support digestive purification, urinary cleansing, and liver health.

Traditionally prepared as an infusion, it helps relieve inflammation, stomach discomfort, and digestive heaviness, while promoting gentle detoxification.

In ancestral medicine, Caña Agria is also valued for supporting kidney function and reducing internal heat, helping the body restore balance and eliminate accumulated toxins.

Many Amazonian communities use this plant during purification rituals and cleansing periods to support natural detoxification of the digestive and urinary systems.

Amazonian Nettle is a traditional medicinal plant used throughout the Amazon and Andean regions for its purifying, anti-inflammatory, and mineral-rich properties.

Traditionally prepared as an infusion, it supports liver and kidney detoxification, healthy circulation, and regulation of inflammatory processes.

Nettle is also valued for helping relieve digestive congestion, fluid retention, and joint discomfort, while providing essential nutrients such as silica and iron that support blood quality and tissue regeneration.

In traditional herbal medicine, Amazonian Nettle is recognized as a plant that strengthens the body, cleanses internal pathways, and restores vital energy.

Xycta is an ancestral eye medicine traditionally used in Amazonian and Andean healing systems to cleanse, activate, and restore vision on both physical and energetic levels.

Applied as eye drops during ceremonial or therapeutic sessions, Xycta promotes ocular clarity, emotional release, and heightened perception.

Traditionally, it is believed to support microcirculation, relieve visual fatigue, and open intuitive pathways connected to inner vision.

Many healing traditions consider Xycta a master-plant companion that purifies emotional blocks stored within the visual field.

Far beyond a physical remedy, Xycta is regarded as a spiritual medicine that helps us “see” clearly—externally and inwardly.

Bobinsana (Calliandra angustifolia) is a revered Amazonian medicinal plant known for its gentle heart-opening properties and emotional healing support.

Traditionally prepared as a tonic or ceremonial infusion, it helps strengthen the blood, support joint health, and assist recovery from physical fatigue and inflammation.

In Amazonian medicine, Bobinsana is known as a “plant of the heart,” believed to release emotional blockages while increasing compassion, dreaming, and intuitive perception.

It is often used as a supportive ally during master-plant diets, spiritual cleansing, and processes of emotional renewal.

Chirikaspi, also known as Chiriguayusa, is a wild Amazonian variety of Ilex traditionally consumed for vitality, mental clarity, and physical endurance.

Considered more potent than common Guayusa, it has long been used by Indigenous communities to support stamina, alertness, and energetic protection, especially during night vigils, journeys, and ceremonial preparation.

Its leaves contain natural stimulants and antioxidants that help support metabolism, digestion, and focused energy without aggressive overstimulation.

In Amazonian traditions, Chirikaspi is also regarded as a plant that awakens intuition and strengthens inner vision.

Sacha Ajo, also known as “Amazonian garlic,” is a traditional medicinal plant widely used throughout the Amazon for its cleansing, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties.

Although not part of the Allium family, its aromatic compounds resemble garlic and have traditionally been used to support immune function, respiratory health, and digestive purification.

In ancestral medicine, Sacha Ajo is also believed to clear heavy energies and strengthen the body during periods of fatigue or illness.

Traditionally prepared as infusions or herbal remedies, it is used for colds, digestive imbalance, joint discomfort, and gentle detoxification.

Kava Kava (Piper methysticum) is a traditional ceremonial plant from the Pacific Islands known for its ability to calm the nervous system, relieve tension, and promote peaceful states of mind.

For centuries, Polynesian and Melanesian cultures have prepared Kava beverages in rituals of community bonding, conflict resolution, and spiritual connection.

Its natural kavalactones support relaxation, help reduce anxiety, and ease muscular tension while maintaining mental clarity.

Traditionally, Kava is also used to support restful sleep, emotional grounding, and meditation, bringing harmony between body, mind, and spirit.

Water Morning Glory (Ipomoea aquatica) is an aquatic medicinal plant traditionally used in tropical and Asian cultures to support digestive balance, liver health, and internal cooling.

Rich in minerals, antioxidants, and gentle detoxifying compounds, it has been used to help reduce inflammation, support liver function, and calm digestive irritation.

In traditional herbal practice, Water Morning Glory is often consumed during detoxification or purification periods to assist metabolic cleansing and restore internal balance.

It is respected as a plant that refreshes and harmonizes the digestive and hepatic systems.

Cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum) is an aromatic medicinal spice traditionally used to support digestive harmony, respiratory health, and metabolic balance.

With warming and carminative properties, it helps relieve gas, bloating, indigestion, and heaviness after meals, while supporting comfortable digestion.

Cardamom is also valued for its ability to ease respiratory congestion, support clear breathing, and provide gentle antimicrobial activity.

Beyond its culinary use, it is appreciated in natural medicine for its uplifting aroma, ability to enhance focus, and support emotional balance.

Miracle Fruit (Synsepalum dulcificum) is a small berry native to West Africa known for its remarkable compound miraculin, which temporarily alters taste perception and makes sour foods taste sweet.

Traditionally consumed before meals, it was valued for improving the flavor of acidic or scarce foods. Today, Miracle Fruit is also studied for its potential to help people experiencing taste changes due to certain medical treatments.

Although its effects are temporary, this unique berry demonstrates the fascinating interaction between plant chemistry, human taste perception, and ethnobotanical knowledge.

Our Tropical Fruit Collection showcases a living diversity of native and exotic species cultivated across the Amazon, Andes, and Pacific regions.

These fruits represent the rich nutritional and cultural heritage of tropical ecosystems, offering vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and natural energy.

Many have been traditionally used to support hydration, digestion, and metabolic balance, while also playing an important role in the daily nourishment of tropical communities.

More than a collection of flavors, these fruits reflect the connection between biodiversity, traditional knowledge, and natural nutrition.

Moringa, often called the “tree of life,” is a highly nutritious medicinal plant traditionally used in tropical regions to support vitality, immune function, and nutritional balance.

Rich in vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and essential amino acids, Moringa offers a powerful natural source of micronutrients and plant-based compounds that nourish the body on multiple levels.

In natural medicine, it has been used for metabolic support, digestive health, inflammation reduction, and general strengthening of the body.

Its leaves are commonly consumed as tea, powders, or fresh preparations.

Today, Moringa is recognized worldwide as a therapeutic superfood that bridges nutrition, wellness, and traditional herbal medicine.

Amazonian Vanilla refers to native Vanilla orchid species found in the tropical forests of South America, where vanilla has long been valued as an aromatic, ceremonial, and medicinal plant.

Known for its warm and comforting fragrance, it contains natural compounds that support emotional balance, digestive harmony, and nervous system relaxation.

Traditionally used by Indigenous communities in rituals of connection, cleansing, and celebration, Amazonian Vanilla is honored today not only as a culinary treasure, but also as a plant that embodies the aromatic and cultural heritage of the rainforest.

Sacha Inchi, native to the Amazon rainforest, is a nutrient-rich seed known for its high content of omega-3, omega-6, and omega-9 fatty acids, along with essential amino acids and antioxidants.

Traditionally consumed by Amazonian communities as a source of energy and nourishment, it supports cardiovascular health, brain function, and metabolic balance.

Its oil is valued for helping reduce inflammation and support nervous system health, making Sacha Inchi a powerful example of ancestral nutrition with modern therapeutic value.

Macambo, a close relative of cacao native to the Amazon rainforest, is a nutritious ancestral fruit rich in healthy fats, antioxidants, and plant-based protein.

Traditionally consumed by Amazonian communities, its seeds are roasted or ground to provide sustained energy, nourishment, and digestive support.

Valued as a strengthening food during periods of exertion or recovery, Macambo is now recognized as an Amazonian superfood that reflects the biodiversity and nutritional heritage of the rainforest.

Green Tea (Camellia sinensis) is one of the most respected medicinal beverages in traditional Asian medicine.

Rich in polyphenols, catechins, and natural antioxidants, it supports metabolic health, digestion, cellular protection, and cognitive clarity.

Traditionally consumed to promote detoxification, balanced energy, and mental focus, Green Tea has long been associated with mindfulness, longevity, and preventive health.

Chonta (Bactris gasipaes) is a traditional Amazonian palm valued for its nutrient-rich fruit and cultural importance among Indigenous communities.

The fruit is high in plant-based protein, fiber, minerals, and healthy oils, providing sustained energy, digestive support, and metabolic nourishment.

Traditionally cooked or steamed, Chonta has long been a staple food of the Amazon and remains a symbol of resilience, forest abundance, and ancestral nutrition.

Our Tropical Fruit Collection features a living diversity of native and exotic species from the Amazon, Andes, and Pacific regions.

These fruits reflect the rich nutritional and cultural heritage of tropical ecosystems, providing vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and natural energy.

Traditionally valued for supporting hydration, digestion, and metabolic balance, they continue to nourish communities while showcasing the biodiversity and ancestral knowledge of tropical lands.

Our Heliconia Garden features a vibrant collection of tropical heliconias native to the Amazon and Ecuadorian cloud forests.

Known for their striking colors and sculptural flowers, these plants play an important ecological role by providing nectar for hummingbirds and shelter for rainforest species.

Beyond their beauty, heliconias symbolize the vitality, abundance, and living energy of tropical biodiversity, offering visitors an immersive connection with the colors and ecology of the rainforest.

The Andean Chocó is one of the most biologically diverse regions on Earth, stretching along Ecuador’s Pacific slope and recognized as a global biodiversity hotspot.

Its unique mix of tropical humidity, cloud forests, and dramatic altitude variation supports an extraordinary range of endemic plants, birds, amphibians, and insects found nowhere else in the world.

This region is home to orchids, medicinal plants, ancient forests, and rare wildlife, forming a vital ecological bridge between the Amazon and the Pacific ecosystems.

Today, the Andean Chocó is considered one of the planet’s most important conservation priorities, protecting irreplaceable biodiversity and ancestral forests.