Katukina Tribe
Tsunu Nissural Rapé
Tsunu Nissural Rapé
Soothe Headaches, Rejuvinate, Sleep Well*
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Authentic Indigenous Sacrament
- Handcrafted & Wild-Harvested
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Katukina Tsunu Nissural rapé (hapé), a healing blend, combines Tsunu and Folhas de Nissural (Nissural leaves) and is famous for its restorative qualities. Nissural Rapé is traditionally used to promote calmness, alleviate headaches and fatigue, stimulate appetite, and support restful sleep.
Nissural is a general term used by the tribes to identify healing herbs and means 'healing diseases'. Each tribe has its preferred Nissural herbs, and often these are kept secret. They are revered for their powerful rejuvenation abilities in both snuff and herbal bath forms.*
The Katukina meticulously handcraft this rapé (rapeh) with organic tobacco, grown on their tribal lands, for our customers.
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Ingredients
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Keeping Your Rapé Fresh
Keeping Your Rapé Fresh
Rapé snuff can remain potent for years when kept in a cool, dry, and dark location. To maintain its quality, ensure your rapé is tightly sealed and protected from any form of moisture. It is not recommended to store rapé in the refrigerator as condensation may form inside the container upon removal.
What is Rapé (Hapé)?
What is Rapé (Hapé)?
Rapé snuff is a time-honored sacrament cherished by the tribes of the Amazon for centuries. This handcrafted preparation comprises dried, ground medicinal plants and tree ashes. Traditionally, rapé is administered via a unique bone or bamboo Kuripe pipe, blown directly into the nostrils.
Rapé's diverse formulations cater to a variety of uses and broadly fall into three categories: spiritual, healing, and fortifying. It is revered for its potent purifying and grounding properties, often employed to dispel negative energy, enhance concentration, and heighten consciousness. It serves as a pivotal component in sacred rituals and ceremonies, facilitating a deeper connection with the spiritual realm, fostering self-awareness, and promoting healing and growth.
Please use this sacred plant medicine with respect, in a ceremonial context and with clear intention. Rapé is not meant for habitual or social use.*
To learn more about rapé, visit our What is Rapé (Rapeh)? page.
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What is Nissural?
Nissural is a property rather than a specific herb, representing a category of medicinal plants known as Healers of Diseases. This term is used by several Amazonian tribes, including the Katukina, Huni Kuin, and Yawanawa, who select different herbs to clear 'Nissum'—negative energies or ailments such as headaches, stomachaches, bone pain, or any illness resulting in weakness. These plants are well-known for their aromatic, minty scent and their role in traditional healing practices. Nissural herbs are closely related to Apuxury and Pixuri, which share similar aromatic and medicinal qualities.
Traditional Uses of Nissural
Nissural has long been valued for its therapeutic properties. The Katukina tribe, in particular, uses plants with Nissural properties in their Rapé, a finely ground snuff mixture often combined with other plant ingredients like Tsunu ashes. These herbs are used to clear negative thoughts, promote emotional balance, and enhance mental clarity. They are also used in teas, baths, and incense to address headaches, alleviate fatigue, and purify both the body and spirit. The cleansing properties of Nissural are particularly valued for treating an accumulation of negative energies, known as Panema, which is often associated with bad luck in love, hunting, or health. The tribes believe this negative energy can affect emotional, spiritual, and physical well-being over time.
Cultural Significance
In Amazonian culture, the use of Nissural goes beyond physical healing. It forms part of a holistic approach to wellness, integrating emotional and spiritual health. Shamans use these plants in rituals to dispel negativity and restore balance. Each tribe may have its unique variation or preparation of Nissural, often combining it with other local herbs for a more potent effect. Nissural remains a vital part of the Amazon's rich tradition of herbal medicine, helping to maintain the well-being of those who still live in harmony with the natural world.
Summary of Uses
Rapé: Used in finely ground snuff mixtures to clear negative thoughts, promote emotional balance, and enhance mental clarity.
Baths: Used for physical and spiritual purification, particularly for treating negative energies (Panema).
Incense: Burned to cleanse spaces and dispel negative energies.
Rituals: Employed by shamans to restore emotional and spiritual balance.
Teas: Consumed to address headaches and alleviate fatigue.
