History of Rapeh

The origins of Rapé date back to the mid-15th century. Although it had been used in the Amazon jungle for thousands of years, it began to become popular when King Philip II ordered his physician to bring tobacco seeds from America so that he could plant them in Spain.

After obtaining the tobacco seeds, he planted them in Toledo, where nasal inhalation began to become popular among the elite, being classified as a high luxury item. It also became popular in France because the French ambassador in Lisbon sent it to the wife of King Henry II of France to treat his son's migraines.

Another story about the origin of Rapé dates back to Christopher Columbus' second voyage through the Antilles, when tobacco seeds were collected by the monk Ramón Pané.

Popularization of Rapé

In the 18th and 19th centuries, it had already spread among the European aristocracy. Although the internet is often full of legends and it is difficult to give credence to everything, it was rumored that Napoleon traveled with a box containing Rapé. More info

Rapé gradually spread throughout high society in the 15th century. As it became popular among the aristocracy, it also reached the lower classes.

Today it is a product consumed all over the world, its main producer is Brazil, since most of the Rapé consumed in Europe comes from there, especially in Spain and England.

It is most often used as an extra dose of nicotine, which helps to immediately activate and helps to remove mucus from the respiratory system. Depending on the mixture of plants and herbs that Rapé contains, the effect and strength will vary, so the effects on inexperienced people, at least initially, can be quite strong and unpleasant.