This special Omiero is made with a careful selection of plants traditionally associated with San Lázaro, a figure revered for his connection to healing and protection. The chosen plants vary according to tradition, but all are recognized for their spiritual and healing properties.
The process of creating the Omiero de San Lázaro involves immersing these plants in water, often holy water or coconut water, to infuse them with the essences and properties of the plants. Coconut water, in particular, is added for its purifying and strengthening qualities. This mixture is left to rest for a determined period so that the properties of the plants transfer to the water, thus creating a consecrated liquid.
The Omiero de San Lázaro is used in various rituals and ceremonies. It is common to sprinkle it on altars, images, or statues of San Lázaro as an offering and to bless the space. It is also used in spiritual cleansing rituals, where it is believed to help purify and protect people and places from negative energies. Additionally, this omiero often forms part of festivities and celebrations in honor of San Lázaro, where devotees seek his intercession and blessing.