Shawãcaiá Shawãdawa – The Story of a Rapé Maker

Shawãcaiá Shawãdawa – The Story of a Rapé Maker Rupusuty: The snuff of the Shawãdawa Rupusuty is the name the Shawãdawa people give to their Rapé, a word whose meaning is closely related both to the practical study of medicinal plants itself and the spiritual strength that revolves around the sacred power of healing that […]

The demystification of Sacred Medicine: an interview with Master Rapé Maker Gesileu Phasphy Ninawa

The demystification of Sacred Medicine: an interview with Master Rapé Maker Gesileu Phasphy Ninawa To this day, misconceptions and prejudiced opinions regarding natural medicine, especially the kind practiced by Native Folk, are still deeply rooted in our society. While some consider it to be lesser and inaccurate, claiming that there’s no science behind the beliefs […]

The Story of Gesileu and his famous Rapé

Gesileu Phaspy Ninawa: A Guardian of the Living Pharmacy of the Amazon Rainforest In the city of Rio Branco, in the state of Acre, there resides an extraordinary man named Gesileu Phaspy Ninawa. Gesileu is a true master in the art of ancestral medicine. His knowledge has been acquired through years of studying with the […]

Kuntanawa Samauma Flower – Rapé of the month

Kuntanawa Samauma Flower – Rapé of the month December 2022, the end of the year is drawing close, a time of endings and new beginnings, of celebrations and contemplation. As our Rapé Sacred Snuff of the month we bring to you from the depths of the Amazon rain forest a special from our dear friend […]

Pedro Univu Kuntanawa

Pedro Univu Kuntanawa For those who want to hear! Simple but profound words from a true teacher of the forest, a master of the plants. Our dear friend and partner Pedro Univu Kuntanawa is sharing a little of his vison of the forest and its gifts and what it means to him. We occasionally work […]