Huni Kuin Rapé - Xacapandaré

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A Gentle, Rare Blend from the Heart of Jordão

Huni Kuin Xacapandaré Rapé is a unique and gentle Rapé blend made with less tobacco than most traditional snuffs. This recipe was discovered by Chief Siã Huni Kuin, a highly respected leader from the Jordão region and one of the most prominent Indigenous figures in Acre. His knowledge and spiritual authority lend this blend both cultural weight and deep medicinal value.

At the heart of this medicine is Xacapandaré, a rare and difficult-to-source plant used traditionally for its healing and cleansing properties. According to its makers, this herb is so powerful that it is said to cure all diseases — a reflection of its sacred status within Huni Kuin medicine.

The herb is traditionally known to benefit the respiratory system, support memory, and sharpen the mind.                                            Xacapandaré leaves are used in various ways: burned as incense to cleanse spaces, prepared in herbal baths to purify the body and aura, and even steeped to make tea. This shows how versatile and central the plant is to spiritual and physical well-being in the community.

The Rapé itself is made with tsunu ashes and just a small amount of high-quality rope tobacco, making it ideal for those looking for a softer, more subtle experience with less nicotine impact. Xacapandaré Rapé offers clarity and grounding without the strength of tobacco-forward blends, allowing the properties of the herbs to take center stage.

This blend is suitable for anyone seeking a more delicate medicine that still offers energetic cleansing and subtle focus. It is particularly appreciated in moments of reflection, gentle integration, or as a daily support tool for balance and presence.

Xacapandaré dans leurs mots :

"Utilisée dans le rapé, cette plante aide à ouvrir l'esprit, à chasser les mauvais sentiments, à expulser les mauvais esprits et à ouvrir le système respiratoire.

Cacique Siã Huni Kuin

Dans l'épaisse forêt amazonienne de l'État brésilien d'Acre vivent de nombreuses tribus. Aujourd'hui encore, certaines tribus n'ont pas encore établi de contact. Elles chassent à l'arc et à la flèche, cachées dans leur ancien habitat, vivant à l'âge de pierre.

There are around 13 contacted tribes in Acre. The Huni Kuin or Kaxinawá are the biggest, with close to 15,000 members. They live in four regions of the state: Humaita, Breu, Tarauacá and Jordão. Jordão, where our attention will go, is days into the forest. Either you fly in a small plane, or travel close to a week by boat going upriver. It is a beautiful region where the indigenous people live deep in the forest in their aldeias, or villages.

Il y a de nombreuses années

Il y a de nombreuses années, quelques Huni Kuin de la région sont sortis de la forêt pour apporter au monde leur culture et leur spiritualité. Il s'agissait de Sueiro Sales Bane et de son fils, encore jeune, Siã Sales. Siã est aujourd'hui probablement le chef le plus respecté des Huni Kuin. Sueiro était un pajé ou homme-médecine de la vieille école, aujourd'hui difficile à trouver. Il était le chef politique et spirituel de son peuple.

Sueiro était un homme qui connaissait parfaitement les médicaments et les mystères de la forêt et qui était très respecté pour ses qualités de chef. Ils ont été parmi les premiers à apporter leur Nixipã (ayahuasca) et leur rapé au monde extérieur.

Siã was still young when he started to travel with his father. He used to register many things on video and even filmed the famous rubber tapper and one of the first environmentalists Chico Mendes. Siã still travels around the world to spread the knowledge of his people, the healing power of their medicines, to defend his beloved forest and the rights of his people.

Sacred Connection est fier de travailler avec Cheif Siã et son peuple pour vous apporter les remèdes de sa tribu.