The Ngabe indegenious people would use cacao ceremonies to help heal the sick and get rid of 'evil spirits' within the community. The cacao king or cacao shaman would prepare a sacred space and the people would consume cacao for 3-4 days, without food or water. 

Cacao is known to open the heart and mind. When consuming ceremonial cacao, there is a sense of universal acceptance, love and communion with The Sacred.