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Rapé Jatobá Huni Kuin

Weight: 7 g

Prepared by: Huni Kuin

Made in: June

Country: Acré, Brazil

Intensity: Strong

Intentions HEART Grounding Protecting

Description

Huni Kuin · Acre, Brazil

Jatobá — the grandfather of the forest

Rapé Jatobá is a traditional blend of the Huni Kuin people, made with ash of the mighty Jatobá tree (Hymenaea courbaril). This rare Rapé is honoured by several peoples of the Amazon.

It is one of the stronger blends, with a masculine yet nurturing character – an open heart with firm boundaries. At first it feels fresh and clearing, like Eucalypto, then settles warmly into the heart. In tradition it is associated with heart-opening, grounding, spiritual strength and protection.

PREPARED BY

Huni Kuin

ORIGIN

Acre, Brazil

TREE

Jatobá

INTENSITY

Strong

The cultural context of Jatobá

Intentions in tradition

PRIMARY INTENTION

Heart-opening

Opening the heart, emotional balance and a connection with the forces of nature.

SECOND INTENTION

Grounding

An earthy character, a calm mind and stability – ideal for meditation and focus.

THIRD INTENTION

Protection

Spiritual strength and the protection of the “grandfather of the forest”.

These are traditional and symbolic associations, not guaranteed effects.

Gathered with songs of gratitude

The grandfather of the forest

In Amazonian tradition the spirit of the Jatobá tree is seen as the grandfather of the forest – strong, wise and protective. When it is harvested, songs of gratitude are sung and the elders slowly gather its bark and resin. The ash is then mixed with sacred Mapacho and other plants, and the whole process is guided by prayer.

Chakras

Heart first – with Solar Plexus and Root.

Energy

Masculine yet nurturing – care with firm boundaries.

Character

Fresh at first, then warm and heart-centred.

The botanical story

Hymenaea courbaril

Jatobá is a tall, long-lived tree of the legume family found across tropical South America. Its hard wood is known as Brazilian cherry, and its fragrant resin has been treasured for centuries as South American copal.

In Amazonian folk tradition, its bark and resin are valued for clearing a blocked nose and releasing mucus. The Huni Kuin prepare a fine ash from the tree for this Rapé.

At a glance

Key facts

Name

Rapé Jatobá Huni Kuin

Botanical name

Hymenaea courbaril (ash) + Mapacho

Prepared by

Huni Kuin, Acre, Brazil

Intentions

Heart-opening · Grounding · Protection

Chakras

Heart · Solar Plexus · Root

Energy

Masculine, nurturing

Intensity

Strong

Questions & answers

Frequently asked questions

What is Rapé Jatobá? +

Rapé Jatobá is a traditional Amazonian ceremonial blend of the Huni Kuin people, made with ash of the Jatobá tree (Hymenaea courbaril) and sacred Mapacho.

Why is Jatobá called the grandfather of the forest? +

In Amazonian tradition the spirit of this tall, long-lived tree is seen as strong, wise and protective – like a grandfather watching over the forest.

What is Jatobá traditionally associated with? +

Its primary traditional intention is heart-opening, followed by grounding and protection. It is linked with emotional balance, spiritual strength and a masculine yet caring energy, and supports meditation, focus and ceremony.

How strong is Rapé Jatobá? +

It is rated Strong. Its character is described as fresh and clearing at first, then settling warmly into the heart.

How is Jatobá Huni Kuin different from Jatobá Kuntanawa? +

Both are made with ash of the same tree. This Huni Kuin version puts the heart first, while Jatobá Kuntanawa is prepared by a different people according to their own recipe.

Where do you ship? +

We ship to European countries and other selected destinations – to your home or to pick-up points and parcel lockers via local carriers, the post office or DHL Express. Details can be found in our Shipping policy.

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