What Is Rapéh? Traditional Uses, Effects, Benefits & Amazonian Context What Is Rapéh? Rapéh, also written Hapé, Rapé, or Rapeh, is a traditional powdered preparation used by a number of Indigenous peoples of the Amazon. Although it is sometimes described online simply as “Amazonian snuff,” that definition barely scratches the surface. Rapéh is not one […]
If you have heard people talking about Jurema, Jurema Rapéh, Jurema Preta, or Mimosa tenuiflora, you may be wondering: What exactly is Jurema? Is it a plant? A medicine? A ceremony? Is it the same as ayahuasca? And why does Jurema appear in some traditional Rapéh blends? The answer is more interesting than simply describing […]
“Can I do Kambo with my period?” This is a question I frequently get asked. In this video, Tumi from the Matsés tribe shares their traditional perspective, which discourages Kambo during menstruation. However, I encourage you to use discernment and tune in to the unique guidance of your body and its cycles. Personally, as a […]
