More about Rapé… Many people ask what is Rapé? Rapé or Hapé is a shamanic snuff, usually made with tobacco and found throughout the Brazilian Amazon. Traditional Amazonian medicine and shamanism uses it as a medicinal herb, and as a tool for shamanic journeying. Many people ask what is Rapé? The word Rapé comes French […]
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Eine Reise der Erleuchtung: Rapé-Macher Jesse erzählt die Geschichte der Entstehung seines Paricá Rapé
The Meaning of Caboclo In Brazilian culture, more specifically to the peoples that reside in the Amazon Forest, the word Caboclo carries the weight of the unification of different cultures: people considered to be caboclos are of mixed ancestry, often a genealogical combination of European, Indigenous and African heritage and genetics. This fusion also means the integration […]
Shawãcaiá Shawãdawa - Die Geschichte eines Rapé-Machers
Rupusuti: The snuff of the Shawãdawa Rupusuti is the name the Shawãdawa people give to their Rapé, a word whose meaning is closely related both to the practical study of medicinal plants itself and the spiritual strength that revolves around the sacred power of healing that Mother Nature shares with us. The Shawãdawa people, self-denominated […]
Die Entmystifizierung der Heiligen Medizin: ein Interview mit Rapé-Meister Gesileu Phasphy Ninawa
The demystification of Sacred Medicine: an interview with Master Rapé Maker Gesileu Phasphy Ninawa To this day, misconceptions and prejudiced opinions regarding natural medicine, especially the kind practiced by Native Folk, are still deeply rooted in our society. While some consider it to be lesser and inaccurate, claiming that there’s no science behind the beliefs […]
Caboclo Gesileu - Rapé des Monats
Gesileu Phaspy Ninawa: A Guardian of the Living Pharmacy of the Amazon Rainforest In the city of Rio Branco, in the state of Acre, there resides an extraordinary man named Gesileu Phaspy Ninawa. Gesileu is a true master in the art of ancestral medicine. His knowledge has been acquired through years of studying with the […]
Palo Santo Holz für die Aromatherapie und den natürlichen Raumduft
Palo Santo: Wood for aromatherapy and natural home fragrance Palo Santo wood, also known as holy wood, is a mystical tree found in the tropical forests of Central and South America. For centuries, indigenous peoples of Latin America have used Palo Santo wood in their spiritual practices for its therapeutic properties and spiritual benefits. Nowadays, […]
Andiroba: Das heilende Öl der Amazonas-Stämme
Andiroba: The healing oil of the Amazonian tribes Andiroba is a natural oil extracted from the seeds of the Carapa Guianensis tree, a species found in the Amazonian rainforest. It has been used for centuries by indigenous tribes as a medicinal plant due to its beneficial compounds and healing effects. In recent years, Andiroba has […]
Cacau Rapé: Ein Juwel der Tradition, das von den Stämmen des Amazonas geschätzt wird
Hello, Sacred-Snuff community! Today, we’ll be diving into the captivating recipe of Cacau Rapé, a beautiful blend of rejuvenation, hailing from the heart of the Amazon. This incredible blend is an authentic medicine rooted in ancestral traditions, greatly valued by indigenous tribes like the Apurinã, Huni Kuin, and Kaxinawa. The Cacau Tree: Sacred Tree in […]
Haux Haux, seine heilige Bedeutung und Geschichte.
Haux In the beginning… In the tradition of the Huni Kuin creation began with the cosmic Jiboia or Boa constrictor who brought creation and taught the use of the sacred medicines to the people. The first sound emitted was Haux Haux, the beginning of all. As in many traditions it all started with sound sound […]
Die Familie Kuntanawa
The Kuntanawa Tribe The Kuntanawa were reportedly wiped out due to the violent targeting of indigenous peoples during the rubber plantings that were incorporated in Acre between the late 19th and early 20th centuries known as raids. The last known descendants of this society are part of a large family, previously referred to as “the […]