Mar Pacífico is the Cuban name for the hibiscus plant, the one with the big red flowers you see in yards all over Miami. In the botanica, its leaves and flowers are valued for baths and cleansings. Each order is one fresh bunch.
What is Mar Pacífico used for?
Mar Pacífico is used in spiritual baths and cleansings to calm the spirit, refresh your energy and bring peace into the home. Its flowers are also used in offerings. Different houses connect it with different Orishas, so the way it's used can vary.
How do people use it?
- Spiritual baths: the leaves and flowers are torn into water for a calming, refreshing bath.
- Floor washes: the water is used to clean the home and bring peace.
- Offerings: the flowers are placed on altars and with offerings.
It's often combined with other fresh herbs for a full bath. Your godparent or olorisha will tell you exactly how it fits into your own work, since every house has its own way.
Why buy it from El Viejo Lázaro?
We've been a botanica in Miami since 2003, led by Oba Oriate Nelson Hernández, and fresh herbs are one of the things our customers count on us for most. In Lucumí practice every ewe belongs to Osain, the Orisha of the forest, so we treat these leaves with respect from the day they arrive. We ship fresh herbs anywhere in the United States.
Frequently asked questions
What is Mar Pacífico in English?
Mar Pacífico is the hibiscus plant, Hibiscus rosa sinensis.
What is Mar Pacífico used for in Santería?
It's used in spiritual baths, floor washes and offerings, mostly for peace, calm and cleansing.
How much do I get?
One fresh bunch per order, enough for a typical spiritual bath.
Do you ship fresh herbs?
Yes. We ship fresh herbs anywhere in the United States from our store in Miami.
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