AXÉ HERBAL SHOWER
The intentional Axé herbal shower is a very important Umbanda fundament to receive extra Axé energy and promote an energetic alignment. The divine Water element deeply holds and carries the herbal chemistry, printed with Axé, into the aura and skin of the child of faith. It will intentionally magnetize, prepare, deep clean, and protect one’s energetic bodies. For this reason, it is a important instrument to prepare you before and after rituals. People describe a great energetic relief after the practice.

We recommend to start a practice of Axé herbal shower with the Oshala herbs basil. Also, you can combine rosemary and white flowers. The basil is a sacred plant for many cultures and has healing properties to work with subtle energies and magnetize the aura. The rosemary helps with spiritual recharge and the white flowers contain the peace of Oshala. Check the different plants according to the Orishas below.​
INSTRUCTIONS
..Crunch fresh or dry leaves and let it sit in warm water for 5-minutes to 1-hour;
..Cover the herbal shower with a white cloth;
..If it is possible, you can sunbathe the herbal mix;
..You can filter the herbal shower as you wish;
..If you are using essential oil, add to the herbal mix just right before the herbal shower;
..Take a regular shower to clean your body;
..Pour the herbal shower on your head, chakras, and whole body;
..Let your skin dry naturally or use a special towel/robe use exclusively for herbal showers;
..It is important to rest at least 5 minutes afterwards to let the Axé energy settle in;
..Disposal the left over plants on earth.

OBSERVATIONS
..You just need a small amount of plant material to make your Axé herbal shower;
..Please be aware of allergic reaction on your skin from specific plants;
..Sometimes you can choose to take a bath stead a shower.

AXÉ HERBS, PLANTS, FLOWERS, and TREES

Some herbs carries the Axé energy of specific Orishas.

green leaves with water droplets
green leaves with water droplets
OSHALA HERBS

  • BASIL [recharge/spiritual],

  • ROSEMARY [recharge/spiritual],

  • BAY LEAF [victory/spiritual],

  • BOLDO PLANT [purification/spiritual],

  • SAGE [mediumship/spiritual],

  • WHITE FLOWERS [mediumship/spiritual];

  • CEDAR TREE [mediumship/spiritual].

green plant
green plant
OSHOSSI HERBS

  • LEMON GRASS [focus/mind],

  • TOBACCO [defense/spiritual],

  • FERNE [mediumship/spiritual],

  • CEDAR TREE [mediumship/spiritual].

a white rose is blooming in a garden
a white rose is blooming in a garden
YEMANJA HERBS

  • MALVE [relationship/emotional],

  • CAMOMILE [deep relaxation/emotional],

  • WHITE ROSES [self-esteem/defense],

  • WHITE FLOWERS [mediumship/spiritual],

  • SEAWEED [healing/spiritual].

a close up of a yellow flower on a black background
a close up of a yellow flower on a black background
OSHUN HERBS

  • LILLY [love/emotional],

  • CAMOMILE [deep relaxation/emotional],

  • CALENDULA [self care/emotional],

  • CINNAMON [relationship/emotional],

  • MELISSA [serenity/emotional],

  • YELLOW ROSES [self-esteem/defense],

  • YELLOW FLOWERS [healing/spiritual].

a close up of a leafy plant with the sun in the background
a close up of a leafy plant with the sun in the background
OSHUMARE HERBS

  • BAY LEAF [victory/spiritual],

  • BLACK BERRY [defense],

  • PASSION FRUIT PLANT [deep relaxation/emotional],

  • VINES [mediumship/spiritual],

  • SNAKE GRASS [mediumship/spiritual].

green and black plant stem
green and black plant stem
OGUN HERBS

  • BAY LEAF [victory/spiritual],

  • SANSEVIERIA [defense],

  • TEA LEAF [mediumship/spiritual],

  • EUCALYPTUS TREE [mediumship/spiritual].

closeup photo of bamboos
closeup photo of bamboos
OYA HERBS

  • YELLOW SANSEVIERIA [defense],

  • BAMBOO [defense/mind],

  • MADRONE TREE [mediumship/spiritual],

  • MANGO TREE [mediumship/spiritual],

  • PEACH TREE [mediumship/spiritual].

a close up of a pile of spices
a close up of a pile of spices
SHANGO HERBS

  • SAN JONES WORT [strong calm down/mind],

  • STAR ANISE [mediumship/spiritual],

  • MINT [balance/mind],

  • ANATTO [defense],

  • STINGING NETTLE [defense].

a table topped with baskets filled with fresh produce
a table topped with baskets filled with fresh produce
OBALUAE HERBS

  • GINGER [healing/mind],

  • BOLDO [spiritual],

  • SAGE [mediumship/spiritual],

  • TOBACCO [defense/spiritual],

  • RUE [defense],

  • STINGING NETTLE [defense],

  • CEDAR TREE [mediumship/spiritual],

  • OAK TREE [mediumship/spiritual].

tilt shift lens pink fetal flowers
tilt shift lens pink fetal flowers
NANAN HERBS

  • LAVENDER [harmony/emotional],

  • BASIL [recharge/spiritual],

  • ROSEMARY [recharge/spiritual],

  • SAGE [mediumship/spiritual],

  • CAMOMILE [deep relaxation/emotional],

  • MALVE [relationship/emotional],

  • RUE [defense],

  • SCOTCH BROOM [defense],

  • PURPLE FLOWERS [healing/spiritual].

A bush with berries and green leaves on it
A bush with berries and green leaves on it
ESHU HERBS

  • RUE [defense],

  • BLACK BERRY [defense],

  • DEVIL’S CLUB [defense],

  • PEPERS [defense],

  • RED BERRIES [Pomba-Gira/self-esteem/emotional],

  • CAMOMILE [Pomba-Gira/deep relaxation/emotional],

  • CALENDULA [Pomba-Gira/self care/emotional],

  • RED ROSES [self-esteem/defense],

  • CINNAMON [relationship/emotional].