Sananga FAQ
La Herba · Sananga
Origin, tradition, composition and important notes about Sananga in one place.
Sananga is a traditional Amazonian preparation made by macerating roots of plants from the Apocynaceae family. This overview answers the cultural and background questions we receive most often. It is educational only and contains no instructions for use. A fuller overview is in our complete guide to Sananga.
In this guide
Basics
What is Sananga?
What is Sananga?
Sananga is a traditional Amazonian preparation made by macerating roots of plants from the Apocynaceae family. It originates from the Brazilian state of Acre, where indigenous peoples have kept it within their spiritual and cultural traditions for generations.
Is Sananga a medicine or a medical device?
No. Sananga is not a medicine, a medical device or a cosmetic product. We make no claims about any effect on health, eyes or vision. It is offered as an ethnobotanical sample for cultural and research interest.
Is this article a guide to using Sananga?
No. It describes the cultural background only. It gives no instructions, amounts or frequency of use and is not a recommendation to use Sananga.
Tradition
How Sananga is described in the traditions
In the traditions of Acre, Sananga is a part of spiritual life and ceremony – not an everyday product.
What role does Sananga play in the traditions?
Traditional accounts describe its role in hunting culture and in spiritual ceremonies, where it is associated with the symbolism of inner vision and of clearing “heavy energies”. These are cultural beliefs and stories, not claims we make about the product.
Is Sananga combined with other plants in the traditions?
Ceremonies in the region can bring several plant traditions together, Rapé among them. Each has its own meaning, and communities keep their own customs.
How is the tradition approached?
In the traditions we describe, Sananga is approached with respect, restraint and reverence for the people who created it. It is understood as a part of spiritual practice, not as a common product.
Important information
Please read before you decide
Traditional use involves the eyes, a very sensitive organ. We do not recommend using Sananga, and our product is not intended for application to the eyes or body.
What to keep in mind
✦ Sananga is sold as an ethnobotanical sample only
✦ Plant preparations can cause irritation or injury, especially near the eyes
✦ For any eye or health concern, a doctor or ophthalmologist is the right contact
✦ Rules for plant products differ between countries; the buyer is responsible for checking them
Who it is not suitable for
✦ Minors
✦ Pregnant or breastfeeding women
✦ People with eye conditions, eye injuries or other health conditions
✦ People taking medication, without a doctor’s advice
Composition and origin
What it contains and where it comes from
What does Sananga contain?
It is made from macerated roots of Apocynaceae plants and contains natural plant compounds whose composition varies with the species and preparation. Our sample is 100 % natural, without preservatives or additives. We make no claims about its properties.
Where does your Sananga come from?
Directly from Acre, Brazil, where it is prepared traditionally by macerating roots. We work with suppliers who keep authentic traditional preparation methods.
Haux e muita alegria!
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Sananga FAQ
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Origin, tradition, composition and important notes about Sananga in one place.
Sananga is a traditional Amazonian preparation made by macerating roots of plants from the Ap...
