Rapé VASHAWÁ

Weight: 7 g

Volume: 10ml

Prepared by: Katukina

Made in: June

Country: Acré, Brazil

Intensity: Strong

Intentions CEREMONIALl Cleansing Dreamwork

Description

Katukina tradition · Acre, Brazil · strong

Vashawá Bashawa — the sacred snake

Rapé Vashawá, also known as Bashawa, is an exceptional and powerful blend whose recipe comes from the Katukina tradition of the Amazon rainforest. It carries the name of the plant Vashawá (Jatropha multifida) – and of the snake, the most sacred animal of the Katukina.

In tradition this shamanic Rapé holds immense power for awakening and liberating the “layers of the old self”, paving the way for deep introspection and personal growth. It is known for its uplifting and clarifying character and is used in the ceremonies of healers and shamans, where it supports deep work with consciousness.

TRADITION

Katukina

PLANT

Jatropha multifida

SYMBOL

The snake

INTENSITY

Strong

The cultural context of Vashawá

Intentions in tradition

PRIMARY INTENTION

Ceremonial

A traditional part of shamanic ceremonies and deep work with consciousness.

SECOND INTENTION

Cleansing

A quiet mind, clarity and a calm, balanced state.

THIRD INTENTION

Dreamwork

Introspection and contact with the inner and higher Self.

These are traditional and symbolic associations, not guaranteed effects.

Guardian of secrets, spiritual guide

The symbol of the snake

In the Katukina language Vashawá means “snake” – their most sacred animal, the guardian of the secrets and magic of the forest. In tradition the sacred snake is a spiritual guide with innate knowledge of survival, growth and protection, leading to higher astral planes and to contact with our inner and higher Self. Vashawá is said to penetrate the centre of the senses with force, to quiet your thoughts and leave a clear mind and a pleasant, vibrating calm – a sacred medicine for focus and strength. It helps us observe who we are and what we are doing with our lives, to be more ourselves and let go of the judgment of the lower self – perfect for inner work, spiritual awakening and liberation.

Chakras

Third Eye and Crown.

Energy & element

Masculine · Air and Earth.

Gifts in tradition

Awakening, guidance, intuition and liberation.

The botanical story

Jatropha multifida

The blend carries the name of the plant Vashawá (Jatropha multifida), known also as Basawa or Bashawa. Outside the forest it is called the coral plant – for its clusters of bright red flowers that resemble coral, set above large, deeply divided, almost lace-like leaves.

Read more about the people whose tradition gave this blend its name in our article about the Katukina (Noke Koî).

At a glance

Key facts

Name

Rapé Vashawá (Bashawa)

Botanical name

Jatropha multifida

Tradition

Katukina, Acre, Brazil

Intentions

Ceremonial · Cleansing · Dreamwork

Chakras

Third Eye · Crown

Energy

Masculine · Air, Earth

Intensity

Strong

Size

3,5g, 7g, 15g, 25g

Questions & answers

Frequently asked questions

What is Rapé Vashawá? +

Rapé Vashawá (Bashawa) is a powerful ceremonial blend whose recipe comes from the Katukina tradition. It carries the name of the plant Jatropha multifida.

What does Vashawá mean? +

In the Katukina language Vashawá means “snake” – the most sacred animal of the tribe, a guardian of secrets and a spiritual guide.

What is Vashawá traditionally associated with? +

Its primary traditional intention is ceremony and deep work with consciousness, followed by cleansing and dreamwork. It is linked with awakening, liberation, intuition and contact with the higher Self.

How strong is Rapé Vashawá? +

It is rated Strong and designed for experienced practitioners.

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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This product is offered exclusively for ethnographic, historical, cultural, educational and research purposes. It is not intended for ingestion, inhalation, smoking, or any internal or medicinal use.

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