The guava tree is part of everyday life in Cuba and South Florida, and in the botanica its leaves have a special connection. Each order is one fresh bunch of hoja de guayaba.
What are guayaba leaves used for?
Guayaba belongs to Elegguá, the Orisha who opens and closes the roads. Many of Elegguá's garabatos are cut from guava wood, and the leaves are used in baths and cleansings to open paths, bring new opportunities and ask Elegguá for his help.
How do people use it?
- Road opening baths: the leaves are torn into water for a bath to open your path.
- Offerings to Elegguá: the leaves are placed with his offerings and used to dress his space.
- Home cleansing: the water is used to wash the entrance of the home or business.
Many people use guayaba alongside other herbs of Elegguá. Your godparent or olorisha will tell you how it fits into your own work, since every house has its own way.
Why buy it from El Viejo Lázaro?
Since 2003 practitioners have come to us for the ewe their godparents ask for, from everyday bath herbs to harder to find plants. Pick it up at our Miami store or order online and we'll ship it fresh.
Frequently asked questions
Which Orisha does guayaba belong to?
Guayaba belongs to Elegguá in Lucumí practice.
What is hoja de guayaba?
It means guava leaf. These are fresh leaves from the guava tree.
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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