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Herbal formulas, botanicals & spiritual supplies
Liquid herbal formulas, sea moss blends, single herbs, Orisha statues, soperas, and altar pieces. Order online for in-store pickup.
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Plan your visitOrisha Statues
Elegguá Statue
Elegguá opens and closes the roads and is honored first. Shown as a crowned child in his red and black, with his key, cowrie shells and coins.
Orisha Statues
Ochún Statue
Ochún (Oshun) is the Orisha of rivers, love, sweetness and abundance. Shown in her yellow and gold, holding her mirror.
Orisha Statues
Oyá Statue
Oyá is the Orisha of the winds and storms, transformation and the marketplace, and keeper of the cemetery gates. Shown with her iruke and blade, in her many-colored skirt.
Soperas & Altar Vessels
Sopera
A lidded sopera with crystal accents. In Lukumí practice a sopera holds an Orisha's sacred items; blue and silver are often chosen for Yemayá, white and silver for Obatalá, and brown and gold for Oyá. Ask our practitioners which finish suits your Orisha.
Soperas & Altar Vessels
Gold Pumpkin Sopera
A gold, pumpkin-shaped sopera with rhinestone bands and scrolled handles. Gold and the pumpkin (calabaza) are sacred to Ochún, so this style is often chosen for her.
Soperas & Altar Vessels
Elegguá Pedestal Shrine
A tall red-and-black Elegguá shrine on its own column. The niche is crowned with three red-and-black faces and trimmed in cowrie shells and gold braid, with Elegguá's name on the base.
Soperas & Altar Vessels
Elegguá Three-Faced Shrine Vessel
A red-and-black vessel for Elegguá with three faces at the neck, cowrie shells, gold crowns and braid, and a small burlap pouch inside the niche.
Soperas & Altar Vessels
Jícara (Gourd Bowl)
A natural dried gourd bowl. In Lukumí practice jícaras hold offerings, water and food for the Orishas and are used in cleansings and at the altar. Four sizes that nest together, sold individually: pick the size you need.
Orisha Statues
Oshún Doll, 22 in
A 22-inch doll dressed as Oshún in her gold gown, lace and crown with sunflowers and cowrie shells. Often kept on an altar or in the home to honor the Orisha of love, sweet waters and abundance.
Spirit Guides & Saints
Madama Statue
La Madama is a spirit guide in Espiritismo, honored as a wise healer and protector. Her broom sweeps away negativity and her basket receives offerings.
Spirit Guides & Saints
Santa Marta Dominadora Statue
Santa Marta la Dominadora, shown with her serpents and a child, is venerated in Dominican spiritual tradition and folk Catholicism, called on for strength over difficult situations.
Spirit Guides & Saints
Sacred Heart of Jesus Statue
Sagrado Corazón de Jesús, a Catholic devotional image of Christ's love and mercy, on a gilded base.
Spirit Guides & Saints
Brass Wall Crucifix
A brass crucifix with a hanging ring, for a home altar or prayer space.
Meditation & Incense
Buddha Incense & Tea-Light Tray
A gold Buddha bust that holds a backflow incense cone, set on a tray with a lotus tea-light holder. For meditation and quiet reflection.
Meditation & Incense
Seated Buddha Tea-Light Holder
A seated gold Buddha with lotus details around a tea-light, for a meditation corner or altar.
Ifá & Divination
Iyerosun (Ifá Afoche), 1 oz
Iyerosun is the sacred yellow divination powder of Ifá, made from the irosun tree. A babalawo spreads it on the opon Ifá to mark the odu during divination, and it is blessed and used as afoche in prayers and spiritual work.
Ifá & Divination
Ikin Palm Nuts, Bag of 16
Ikin are the sacred palm nuts of Ifá, used by babalawos in divination and as the foundation of Orunmila's shrine. They are prepared and consecrated within the tradition; ask our practitioners about their proper use.
Divination
Cowrie Shells, 18 per Bag
Eighteen cowrie shells, a full Diloggun set: in the shell divination of the Lukumí tradition, read by initiated priests, sixteen shells are cast and two (the adelé) are kept aside. Cowries are also used to dress altars, beadwork and Orisha pieces.
Ritual Instruments
Orisha Maraca (Acheré)
A hand-decorated gourd maraca, or acheré, shaken to salute and call the Orishas at the altar and in ceremony. Each is dressed in its Orisha's colors and trimmed with cowrie shells and beadwork: Ogún in green and black, Elegguá in red and black, Yemayá in blue and silver.
Spiritual Baths & Colognes
Govinda Blue Añil Cube
Sold individually: one cube per purchase (the box is shown for reference). Añil, or bluing, is used in Espiritismo and Lukumí practice to cleanse and bless. It is dissolved in spiritual baths, floor washes and the water of the bóveda, and is associated with Yemayá.
Offerings & Cleansing
Refined Camphor Tablet (Alcanfor)
Sold individually: one tablet per purchase (the box is shown for reference). Camphor, or alcanfor, is used in Espiritismo for spiritual cleansing: dissolved in spiritual waters and colognes, placed on the bóveda, or set out to clear heavy energy from a room. For external and spiritual use only; never ingest, and keep away from children.
Offerings & Cleansing
Cascarilla
Cascarilla — white eggshell powder traditionally used for spiritual protection and cleansing. For external and spiritual use only.
Offerings & Cleansing
Rose of Jericho (Resurrection Plant)
The Rose of Jericho, or Rosa de Jericó, the resurrection plant: dried and curled, it opens and turns green when set in a bowl of water, then closes again when dried. It is kept for blessing, renewal, abundance and protection of the home, and its water is used in spiritual cleansings and to bless the doorway.
Offerings & Cleansing
Toasted Corn (Maíz Tostado), 4 oz Bag
Toasted dried corn, a traditional offering in Lukumí practice, especially to Elegguá, Ogún and Ochosi. It is placed on the altar and used in ebós and cleansings as directed by your practitioner.
Offerings & Cleansing
Smoked Jutía & Smoked Fish (Jutía y Pescado Ahumado)
Ground smoked jutía and smoked fish, offered together with toasted corn as one of the most traditional offerings in Lukumí practice, especially to Elegguá, Ogún and Ochosi. Placed on the altar and used in ebós as directed by your practitioner. For offerings only; not for eating.
Offerings & Cleansing
Palo Santo Stick (sold individually)
Palo santo (holy wood) from South America. A stick is lit, allowed to smolder, and the fragrant smoke is used to clear a space and set it at peace before prayer, meditation or ceremony. Sold individually, by the stick, or three for $5.
Offerings & Cleansing
White Sage Bundle, approx. 4 in
Sold individually: one bundle per purchase (the bag is shown for reference). Hand-tied white sage, burned to cleanse and clear a home, altar or sacred space before prayer, meditation or ceremony.
Spiritual Herbs
Lady Virgin's Herb (Muicle, Hierba de la Virgen)
Dried muicle, traditionally burned as incense or added to spiritual baths for protection against the evil eye (mal de ojo), sacred feminine protection and spiritual cleansing. For external and spiritual use only, in baths, spiritual washes and as incense. Not for internal use.
Spiritual Herbs
Golden Button or Arnica (Botón de Oro o Árnica)
A dried herb blend burned over charcoal or added to spiritual baths to draw prosperity, confidence and abundance. For external and spiritual use only, in baths, spiritual washes and as incense. Not for internal use.
Spiritual Herbs
Mugwort, the Witches' Herb (Artemisa, Hierba de las Brujas)
Dried mugwort, traditionally used to ward off evil spirits, dispel nightmares and offer strong protection, and to support psychic and intuitive work. For external and spiritual use only, in baths, spiritual washes and as incense. Not for internal use.
Spiritual Herbs
Scare Away the Dead (Espanta Muerto)
A fragrant bath of aromatic plants, traditionally used to clear away restless or unwanted spirits and the heaviness they leave behind. For external and spiritual use only, in baths, spiritual washes and as incense. Not for internal use.
Spiritual Herbs
Conqueror Herb (Vencedor)
A dried herb blend for success and triumph, traditionally burned as incense or used in a spiritual bath to cleanse away negative energy. For external and spiritual use only, in baths, spiritual washes and as incense. Not for internal use.
Orisha Scarves
Orisha Scarf
A printed scarf with a full-color portrait of an Orisha in their colors and symbols, signed by artist Ernesto Valdés. Wear it, hang it beside your altar, or give it to honor an Orisha: Elegguá with his key and the open road, Ogún with his machete and chains, Yemayá with the ocean, Oyá at the cemetery gates, Orunmila with his divination tray, Ochosi with his bow, and Obatalá in white with his doves.
Candles
White Chime Candle
A small white chime candle that burns in a short time, for prayers, offerings and quick altar work. White is the color of peace, clarity and blessing; it is lit for the ancestors, for Obatalá, and whenever you want a pure intention.
Candles
Abundance Candle with Crystals, 13.4 oz
A scented glass-jar candle by Ohli-Way, set with crystal chips in the wax (vela aromática con cuarzo). Lit with the intention of prosperity, wealth, success, financial flow, luck and divine favor.
Spiritual Oils
Spiritual Oil
Condition oils by Original Botánica, used to dress candles, anoint yourself, your doorway or your hands, and add to spiritual work. Law Stay Away is used for protection from legal trouble, Fast Luck (Suerte Rápida) to draw luck quickly, and Break Up (Rompimiento) to end an unwanted relationship or influence. For external and spiritual use only.
Books
Yemayá: Santería and the Queen of the Seven Seas
By Baba Raul Canizares. A study of Yemayá, mother of the ocean and of all living things, within the Santería (Lukumí) tradition.
Books
Oshun: Santería and the Orisha of Love, Rivers and Sensuality
By Baba Raul Canizares. A study of Oshun, the Orisha of love, sweet waters, beauty and abundance, within the Santería (Lukumí) tradition.
Books
Oya: Santería and the Orisha of the Winds
By Baba Raul Canizares. A study of Oyá, the Orisha of the winds, storms and transformation and keeper of the cemetery gates, within the Santería (Lukumí) tradition.
Books
Babalú Ayé: Santería and the Lord of Pestilence
By Baba Raul Canizares and Aburo Eric Lerner. A study of Babalú Ayé, the Orisha of illness and healing, within the Santería (Lukumí) tradition.
Books
Ògún: Ifá and the Spirit of Iron
By Awo Fá'lokun Fatunmbi. A study of Ògún, the Orisha of iron, labor and the clearing of paths, from the perspective of Ifá.
Spiritual Baths & Colognes
Aromatic Herbal Bath (Baño de Plantas Aromáticas)
A pouch of dried aromatic plants for a spiritual bath, each blend made for a different intention: Road Opener (Abre Camino) to open your paths, Uncrossing (Descruce) to clear crossed conditions and support spiritual development, Spiritual Cleansing – Set Me Free (Limpieza Espiritual) to release what weighs on you, Ghost Chaser (Espanta Muerto) to clear away unwanted spirits, Lucky Clover (Trébol de Suerte) for luck and money, Love – Come to Me (Amor, Ven a Mí) to draw love, Court Case (Caso de Corte) for favor in legal matters, Our Lady of Charity – Oshun (La Caridad del Cobre) for Oshun's sweetness and blessing, La Madama for prosperity and money, and La Negra Curandera (The Black Healer) for healing and spiritual cleansing. For external and spiritual use only, in baths and spiritual washes. Not for internal use.
Spiritual Baths & Colognes
Spiritual Soap, 3.5 oz
Ohli-Way bar soaps for a spiritual wash, each made for an intention: Money Attraction (Atrae Dinero) and Mr. Money (Don Dinero) for abundance, prosperity and good luck; Witchcraft Breaker (Rompe Brujería) to break hexes and witchcraft; Protection (Protección) for purification, cleansing and clearing obstacles; and Attraction (Atracción), whose box lists breaking spells, healing negative energy and purification. For external use only.
Spiritual Baths & Colognes
Florida Water Cologne, 7.5 oz
Murray & Lanman Florida Water, the classic cologne of Espiritismo and Lukumí practice. It is used to cleanse the hands and body, dress the bóveda and offerings to the spirits, refresh a room, and in spiritual baths. Dye-free, same original scent. For external use only.
Candles
Orisha Candle in Glass
A tall glass candle in an Orisha's colors with their portrait, lit at the altar to honor and call on them: Elegguá in red and black, Obatalá in white, Oshun in yellow, Yemayá in blue and white, and Shango in red and white.
Candles
Money (Dinero) Candle in Glass
A tall green-and-orange glass candle with the Money / Dinero design, lit with the intention of drawing money and prosperity.
Candles
Road Opener Candle (Abre Caminos), 12.67 oz
A green glass candle by Ohli-Way, lit to open the roads: to clear the way for new opportunities and move past what blocks you.
Candles
Seven Color Candle in Glass
A tall glass candle poured in seven bands of color, lit to call on many blessings and forces at once for help with every area of life.
Candles
Blue Candle in Glass
A solid blue tall glass candle. Blue is lit for peace, calm and protection, and for Yemayá and the waters.
Books
Orisha Notebook
A hardcover lined notebook with gold metal corners and a ribbon bookmark, its cover printed with an Orisha portrait: Oshun in yellow with her fan and sunflowers, Obatalá in white with his crown, horsetail whisk and dove, or Shango in red with his double axe, leopard and lightning. For journaling, notes from readings and classes, prayers, and dreams.
Spiritual Baths & Colognes
Baño y Despojo Spiritual Bath, 8 oz
A spiritual bath used in Espiritismo and Lukumí practice to cleanse away heavy energy. Dinero draws money and prosperity, Rompe Brujería breaks crossed work, and Bendito is a blessed, holy bath. By Haiti Products, Ochún Distribuidor.
Spiritual Baths & Colognes
Elegguá Cologne, 7 oz (Crusellas)
A cologne dedicated to Elegguá, used to dress his altar, in offerings and in spiritual cleansings. By Crusellas & Co. For external use only.
Meditation & Incense
Incense Sticks
Standard 20-stick pack, or any seven packs for $18. A pack of incense sticks for cleansing a space, setting an intention and honoring the altar: Nag Champa (Satya), the classic temple scent; Frankincense & Myrrh, Rue (Ruda) and Coconut (Tulasi); Good Luck (Buena Suerte) and 7 Powers (7 Poderes) by HEM; and Success and Better Business (Mejor Negocio) by SAC.
Meditation & Incense
Spiritual Incense, Envelope (Incienso)
Loose spiritual incense by Ochun Distribuidor, burned at home to drive bad forces away and let the good ones stay (the envelope reads: burn this incense in your house every day). Controlling is used to gain control over a situation, Rompe Brujería to break witchcraft and crossed work, and La Madama to call on the Madama spirit guide for cleansing and protection.
Meditation & Incense
Wooden Incense Holder
A carved wooden incense holder. Burning incense is one of the oldest offerings: the rising smoke carries prayers and intentions upward to the Orishas, the ancestors and the spirits, and clears heavy energy from a space. The holder gives that offering its place on the altar, with wood, a living material from the earth, grounding it and catching the ash so the offering stays clean and respectful. Set the stick in the hole at one end; the ash falls into the groove.
Meditation & Incense
Ceramic Backflow Incense Burner
Blue and brown glazed ceramic. Smoke from a backflow cone pours down the stones like a waterfall.
Arriving with the store
These formulas land on the shelves in November. Ask us in store, or book a wellness consultation.
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