Rapé/Hapé
How Hapé Works and the Spiritual Process:
When applied and served with respect to the tradition it comes from, Rapé is considered a powerful medicine. It provides insights, protection, and healing on a mental, emotional, and spiritual level. Participants are encouraged to set a clear intention before receiving the Rapé, which is then administered individually through a special pipe called a "Tepi."
Rapé works with your energy and spirit; each blend holds different spiritual properties depending on the herbs and ashes used. It aids in removing stagnant energies, grounding, and clearing emotional blockages.
Rapé (pronounced "Hapé" in Portuguese) is a sacred shamanic medicine used for thousands of years by the tribes of the Amazon and other South American indigenous cultures. It is a snuff made from finely ground plant medicines, including Nicotiana Rustica, a potent tobacco. Unlike the tobacco used in cigarettes, Nicotiana Rustica is much stronger and carries a different energy and healing intention.
The powder is typically a mix of different tree ashes and medicinal herbs, depending on the tribe's tradition or blend, and is used for spiritual, medicinal, and cleansing purposes.