Breadfruit

Breadfruit – The Nourisher

Frequency: Root & Solar Plexus Chakra
Origin: Sri Lanka / Jamaica / Fiji / Hawaii
Taste Profile: Dense / Earthy / Mildly nutty
Availability: All year

Energetic Properties:
Reinforces core strength and grounded presence
Supports resilience through times of transition
Stabilises the emotional body and digestive rhythm

Physical Benefits:
High in complex carbohydrates, potassium and fibre
Supports gut health and sustained energy
Traditionally used to rebuild strength and vitality

Breadfruit is one of Earth’s oldest cultivated staples, a symbol of abundance and grounded nourishment. With its firm texture and subtle flavour, it carries the energy of simplicity, resilience and deeply rooted sustenance. Grown in regenerative agroforestry systems across Sri Lanka, Jamaica, Fiji and Hawaii, this fruit is not just food, it is foundation.

At The Fifth Orchard, Breadfruit is honoured as a ceremonial stabiliser. It is a fruit of anchoring, often called upon during periods of rebuilding, transition or physical recovery. It works through the root and solar plexus chakras, supporting strength, digestive integrity and the ability to meet life from a steady place.

In Pacific Island and Caribbean traditions, Breadfruit was revered as a sacred food of the ancestors. Often harvested communally and shared at seasonal rituals or village gatherings, it held a role beyond nutrition — representing continuity, community and the sacred act of feeding one another.

Its presence reminds us of the power of simple, real nourishment. A fruit that asks nothing flashy, only that you receive it fully.