
Yopo, Rapé, Kambo, and Sananga: Exploring the Power of Indigenous Medicine
An Overview of Common Shamanic Medicines
Each shamanic medicine is prepared and used with intention and prayer. These are the key medicines used by Amazonian tribes:
Nissural
Nissural herbs are commonly burned to create a healing smoke bath for clearing negative energies that cause sickness. These plants, called Nissum in Amazonian tradition, are an essential part of their medicine chest. Explore our rapé with Nissural.
Sananga Eyedrops
Traditionally used before hunting for its vision-enhancing properties, Sananga promotes mental clarity and heightens both visual and spiritual perception. These eye drops, made from the roots of the Tabernaemontana genus, are also believed to cleanse energy fields and bring emotional balance and calmness. Learn more about Sananga or explore our Sananga products.
Sacred Tobacco
Mapacho, or sacred tobacco, is a potent plant used by Amazonian tribes for spiritual cleansing and protection. When burned during ceremonies, its smoke helps remove negative energies and restore energetic balance. Shamans use this pure, natural tobacco to purify spaces, cleanse participants, and connect with plant spirits. When prepared as a tea, Mapacho induces physical purging to release toxins and energetic blockages.
Kambô
A secretion from the Amazonian tree frog, Kambo is known for its detoxifying properties. It supports the immune system, flushes toxins, and strengthens the body's resilience. Often called 'warrior medicine,' Kambo helps heal mind and body by releasing blockages. Other names include Sapo and Vaccine of the Forest. Learn more about Kambo.
Rapé Snuff
This sacred blend of tobacco, herbs and ashes is more than a medicine—it's a ceremonial tool for grounding and clearing the mind. When blown into the nostrils, Rapé revitalizes energy, promotes focus, and connects users to higher consciousness. Also known as Hapé, Rapeh, or Sacred Tobacco. Explore our rapé collection.
Ayahuasca
One of the most well-known shamanic medicines, Ayahuasca is a powerful brew made from the Banisteriopsis caapi vine and Psychotria viridis, sometimes with additional plants as admixtures. It induces deep introspection, emotional release, and spiritual healing, guiding participants through unresolved trauma. Also known as Ayawaska.
Yopo Snuff
Yopo comes from the seeds of the Anadenanthera tree, which are roasted and ground, then mixed with powdered freshwater shell as an activator. Yopo ceremonies often unlock spiritual insights through heightened connection with nature and access to the subconscious mind. Unlike Ayahuasca, Yopo is more subtle and requires deep concentration to connect with its effects. Checkout our new arrival, Yopo rapé.
The Healing Power of Sacred Tobacco
Tobacco, in its sacred form, holds a prominent place in shamanic traditions. Far removed from commercial tobacco products, this plant is revered for its ability to foster spiritual connection, healing, and insight when used with intention.
Tobacco’s Role in Shamanic Practices
Sacred tobacco is often the primary ingredient in Rapé, a traditional snuff used in ceremonies. When administered, it clears energetic blockages, promotes focus, and provides grounding. The ritual use of tobacco allows individuals to release negativity and align with their higher self.
Engaging with Sacred Tobacco Rituals
Participating in Rapé ceremonies or other traditional practices involving sacred tobacco opens the door to meaningful personal growth. These rituals connect participants to the wisdom of their ancestors and provide tools for navigating life’s challenges with grace. Through reverence for tobacco, we access its ability to promote inner peace and foster spiritual alignment.

Approaching Shamanic Medicines with Respect
Engaging with shamanic medicines requires reverence, openness, and willingness to learn. Understanding their origins and ceremonial contexts enhances their transformative potential. These medicines are best sourced from reputable providers, and those new to these practices benefit from ceremonies guided by experienced practitioners in safe, supportive environments.
Through mindful connection with these natural allies, one can experience their healing gifts. Their sacred role in shamanic traditions serves as a reminder of their potential to guide us toward wholeness—when approached with respect and intention.
Addressing Life in the Moment
In today’s fast-paced world, mental health challenges such as anxiety and depression are becoming increasingly common. Shamanic medicines offer a holistic approach to addressing these issues by helping individuals find presence and release negative patterns.
Shamanic medicines invite us to live in the present moment, free from the burdens of past regrets and future worries. This state of presence allows us to:
- Release Negative Patterns: Let go of thought cycles that no longer serve us.
- Build Resilience: Strengthen our ability to navigate life’s challenges.
Reconnect with Inner Wisdom: Align with the moment the Universe’s profound support.
The Connection Between Presence and Healing
By working with shamanic medicines within this intentional framework, individuals often experience:
- Heightened Awareness: Access to deeper levels of consciousness.
- Emotional Release: Letting go of past traumas and blockages.
- Spiritual Growth: Strengthening connections to the spirit world and one’s higher self.
A Closing Thought
Through shamanic medicines and rituals, we can embody this wisdom of the moment, finding peace in the present and aligning with our higher selves. By respecting these sacred traditions, we open ourselves to their transformative gifts, fostering healing and growth that resonates far beyond the ceremonial space.
"The secret of health for both mind and body is not to mourn for the past, worry about the future, or anticipate troubles, but to live in the present moment wisely and earnestly.” — Buddha