Amazonian Treatments

Hapé (pronounced ha-pay) is also known as Rapé (pronounced Ra- pay) in certain parts of the country, is a sacred shamanic snuff traditionally prepared in ceremony.  

The Indigenous tribes prepare different blends of this Nicotina Rustica by mixing pure organic tobacco with the bark of a variety of medicinal or sacred tree ashes and making it into a very refined powder.

When used in a Kambo ceremony, Hapé can provide protection, realignment, and grounding. This treatment allows one to enter into a quick  meditative state which results in a sense of calm and relaxation prior to Kambo. 

Other benefits include release of physical, emotional, and stagnant energies, it can also include the opening of the 3rd eye and decalcifying the pineal gland , and it can help purify and cleanse the sinuses and respiratory tract.

Sananga is commonly made from the roots and bark of the shrub Tabernaemontana Undulate made into a very fine powder and then extracted into potent eye drops.

The Indigenous tribes of the Amazon prepare and use these eye drops for sharpening their night vision for hunting and other physical benefits.

Sananga's most well known attribute is its ability to improve visual perception for Ayahuasca ceremonies, improve eyesight, including helping with conditions such as cataracts, glaucoma, nearsightedness and farsightedness, and astigmatism. 

During the process it does cause a burning sensation that lasts a few seconds to a minute. This sensation of discomfort provides an allowance to reach a deep connection to our breath while returning to us a sense of empowerment and self control of our bodies. 

Similar to Hapé, Sananga helps us reach a deep grounding and meditative state, it helps us reach a state of deep relaxation that lasts well into our Kambo Ceremony.