Kuntanawa Rapé – Samauma Flower

From the heart of the Amazon rainforest, we are honored to offer this rare and sacred Kuntanawa snuff crafted by our dear friend and forest guardian Pedro Univu of the Kuntanawa people. The Kuntanawa Samauma Flower Rapé is an exceptional and deeply spiritual blend, made with the fragile and fragrant blossoms of the Samauma tree—a majestic being revered as the Queen of the Forest.

The Sacred Samauma Tree

The Samauma is the tallest and largest tree in the Amazon, standing with regal presence as a bridge between the Earth and the sky. It is often associated with protection, spiritual connection, and ancestral wisdom. Among the Kuntanawa and many other forest traditions, Samauma holds immense symbolic and energetic significance. It is said to carry messages between worlds and offer shelter and healing to all beings under its vast crown.

A Rare and Delicate Creation

What makes this Rapé so unique is the use of the Samauma flowers, which can only be gathered during a very short window when the tree is in bloom. The blossoms are delicate and extremely volatile, releasing their sweet, otherworldly scent for only a brief moment. Because of the great height of the tree, the flowers are not harvested from the branches—instead, the Kuntanawa wait patiently for the blossoms to fall naturally, honoring the rhythm of the forest. Before the first light of dawn, they enter the jungle to collect them from the forest floor, before the sun can cause them to wilt.

The preparation of this Rapé is both an art and a sacred ritual. The precise method used by Pedro and his family is a closely held tradition, passed down through generations and imbued with the intention of healing, protection, and elevation. As with many of the most powerful forest medicines, how the snuff is made remains a secret of the cook—a mystery guided by the spirits of the forest and the intuition of the healer.

A medicine unlike any other

The result is a medicine unlike any other—subtle yet powerful, gentle yet deeply transformative. This Rapé is designed to open the upper energetic centers, helping you connect to the higher astral realms while remaining grounded in the wisdom of the Earth. It’s a perfect ally for meditation, prayer, and spiritual exploration, inviting clarity, spaciousness, and elevated states of consciousness.

Because of its rare ingredients and the seasonal nature of its preparation, this Rapé is extremely limited in availability and is not often seen outside of traditional circles. We are honored to share it with those who walk the path of sacred connection, always in respect and reciprocity with the forest and its guardians.

Respect, Reciprocity, and Sourcing

All our Rapé snuffs are made in collaboration with indigenous communities in a framework of ethical sourcing and cultural respect. A portion of proceeds supports local projects and ancestral knowledge preservation.