Katukina Rapé – Lady of the night

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A Feminine Forest Blend with Rare Cactus Medicine

Katukina Rapé – Lady of the Night is a beautifully refined Rapé prepared by a female artisan from the Katukina tribe. This shamanic snuff combines corda and moi tobaccos, murici ashes, and a unique plant known for its mystical energy: Lady of the Night, a rare cactus that flowers only under the moonlight.

Queen of the Night – Ephemeral and Powerful

The sacred cactus used in this blend is known scientifically as Epiphyllum oxypetalum, but in Brazil, it’s often called Dama da Noite — Lady of the Night. In English, it is also referred to as Queen of the Night, a name that reflects its majestic and fleeting presence.

This cactus only blooms at night, producing large, white, highly fragrant flowers that wither by dawn. These blooms last for a single night, creating a moment of beauty that disappears as quickly as it arrives — much like a spiritual opening in ceremony.

Medicinal and Spiritual Qualities

In folk medicine, Lady of the Night is used to support blood circulation in the brain, and by extension, it is believed to enhance mental clarity and neurotransmitter activity. It is traditionally used to help relieve headaches and is associated with a soothing, cerebral quality that gently calms the mind.

Spiritually, this cactus is admired for its connection to the dream world and its nocturnal blooming, making it a fitting ally for introspection, feminine energy, and emotional depth.

The Role of Tobacco and Murici Ashes

This Rapé blend is built on a foundation of corda and moi tobaccos, both organic, sun-cured varieties of Nicotiana rustica. Corda tobacco brings strength and grounding, while Moi adds softness and balance.

Murici ashes, made from the bark of the murici tree, are frequently used in Amazonian medicines for their light, uplifting character. In this blend, they help carry the cactus energy gently through the system, supporting clarity and purification without intensity.

Katukina Medicine and Cultural Legacy

The Katukina people have played a significant role in bringing Amazonian medicines to the broader world. They were among the first to share Kambô outside of the forest, and soon after, Rapé followed. While their early blends were raw and experimental, today the Katukina are known for crafting high-quality, well-balanced snuffs that reflect both innovation and deep cultural continuity.

This particular blend speaks to the evolving role of female healers in Indigenous medicine and the subtle, yet powerful influence of plants often overlooked in traditional pharmacopoeia.

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Use with respect and care; it is a tobacco product and can be habit forming!