The Rapé applicators, also known as “Tepi” and “Kuripe” are sacred instruments of indigenous origin generally made from different types of wood, bamboo, special rocks or bones and can carry ornaments such as feathers, mariri, crystals and seeds around it.

It is from these elements, specifically from the animal or plant used to make Kuripe's, that the natives make the connection with nature, using this force and blowing techniques to apply the Hapé.

The use of Hapé aims to cleanse the energy field and the physical body, sharpen the mind, and maintain concentration and focus. It is during this medicinal practice that the Tepi and Kuripe gains prominence, because those instruments assist the use of hapé in a correct manner, avoiding any type of injury to the respiratory system.

Also according to indigenous traditions, the Hapé should be applied in both nostrils so that the person’s energy field does not become unbalanced.

The Kuripe is a self-applicator, meaning that the person him/herself blows into his/her nostril.

Within the indigenous tradition, the hapé is not “inhaled”. It is always blown.

Blown into the nostrils by a shaman or another person or by yourself provokes a strong reaction in the inexperienced ones. Its effect is fast and afterwards the person feels a great sense of well-being and disposition, not to mention the cleaning of the airways that it provides. It is also used for hunting, to remove “Panema” (laziness) and in the ceremony with Ayahuasca.

How to use Kuripe applicator?

To use a kuripe applicator for administering Rapé snuff, follow these steps:

1. Load the kuripe with the desired amount of Rapé snuff.
2. Sit in a comfortable position with your head tilted back slightly.
3. Take a deep breath through your mouth. Place the smaller end of the kuripe into one nostriland the bigger in your mouth.
4. Now blow gently into the kuripe, guiding the snuff into your nostril.
   Repeat the process with the other nostril.
5. After administering close your eyes and relax. Breath through your mouth and let the Rapé do its thing in your nose. When you feel the need blow your nose to expel any excess snuff.