Apurina

Unique Green Elixir: Rapé Apurina's Tobacco-Free Blend from Sacred Awiry

Dive deep into the mystical world of Rapé Apurina, a unique blend crafted by the Apurina tribe, guardians of the southern stretches of the Amazon. A crucial facet of the Apurina shamanic practices, this Rapé is utilized in their revered xingané vision rituals. The shaman, central to Apurina's culture, employs this Rapé in various healing arts — from extracting diseases visualized as stones to embarking on dream journeys, guiding spirits, and warding off potential animal threats.

Crafted from the sacred Awiry plant, the Apurina's Rapé is instantly recognizable by its vibrant green hue, differing from other regional blends. Remarkably, this concoction does not incorporate ashes or tobacco but relies solely on the finely ground Awiry leaves, presenting a pure, nicotine-free experience. Awiry, a plant cherished by the Apurina, grows primarily along river banks and is harvestable only during the dry season, as floods engulf its habitat during rains. This scarcity renders the Rapé Apurina exceptionally rare and sought-after.

Rather than using the more common Kuripé or Tepi, this green Rapé is traditionally consumed via a tube, reminiscent of certain tribes' Yopo rituals. Dive into a unique, raw, and potent experience with Rapé Apurina, a tribute to the rich traditions and knowledge of the Apurina tribe.