Rapé & Sananga
What is Rapé?
Rapé (pronounced rah-peh) is a sacred shamanic snuff made from finely ground Amazonian plants, traditionally used by Indigenous tribes in Brazil, Peru, and other regions of the Amazon Basin. The primary ingredient is mapacho tobacco (Nicotiana rustica), a strong, ceremonial tobacco, often blended with tree ashes, aromatic herbs, and occasionally sacred seeds. Each tribe has its own unique recipes and uses, with some blends prepared for grounding, others for clarity, vision, or energetic cleansing.
Rapé is much more than a physical substance; it is a tool for energetic alignment, spiritual connection, and deep introspection. It is traditionally administered through the nose using a pipe—a kuripe for self-application, or a tepi when applied by another.
Benefits & Ceremonial Uses
Serving the Medicine
What is Sananga?
Sananga is a powerful Amazonian plant medicine made from the roots and bark of the Tabernaemontana genus. Traditionally prepared by Indigenous tribes such as the Matsés, Huni Kuin, and Yawanawá, Sananga is served as eye drops in ceremonial settings.
Though often intense upon application, Sananga is revered for its capacity to clear energetic blocks, sharpen perception, and support deep grounding and spiritual insight. Many practitioners use Sananga to open the third eye, enhance visual clarity, and reset the nervous system before or after ceremonial work.
