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Katukina Sananga Root Bark – Shredded, Tabernaemontana undulata
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Shredded sananga root bark, linked to Tabernaemontana undulata, under the Maya Herbs label marked "Made in Brazil". The supplier attributes it to the Katukina; the label does not mention this. The word Whole on the label does not describe the shredded look of the material in the photos. Three sizes: 5 g, 25 g or 100 g.
- Botanical name: Tabernaemontana undulata Vahl
- Family: Apocynaceae (dogbane family)
- Plant part: root bark (product name)
Smart Seeds & Herbs · Tabernaemontana undulata Vahl · 5 g / 25 g / 100 g
Shredded sananga root bark, under the Maya Herbs label
This pouch holds sananga root bark, linked to Tabernaemontana undulata, in small shredded pieces. The Maya Herbs label reads "Sananga", "Tabernaemontana undulata" and "Whole" and carries a "Made in Brazil" seal. The supplier describes root bark and attributes it to the Katukina; neither the plant part nor this attribution appears on the label. Mycotrop offers 5 g, 25 g and 100 g.
- 5 g / 25 g / 100 g
- Apocynaceae
- Root bark
- Shredded
- Botanical name
- Tabernaemontana undulata Vahl
- Family
- Apocynaceae (dogbane family)
- Trade name
- Sananga
- Plant part
- Root bark (product name)
- Form
- Shredded, dry (label: Whole)
- Country
- Brazil (label: Made in Brazil)
- Attribution (supplier)
- Katukina
Traditional use and composition
Sananga is an Amazonian preparation from the roots or bark of Tabernaemontana; the 2023 Brazilian review cited here concerns T. sananho, while the product label names T. undulata. Its use has spread from villages to cities (Robert et al. 2023). Among the Huni Kuin and Yawanawá of the state of Acre it has a ritual and spiritual place, linked to the notion of “panema”, the bad luck that dogs a person.
Other peoples regard the plant as sacred, such as the Aguaruna of Peru and the Awa, Cofán, Secoya, Shuar, Wao or Kichwa of Ecuador. Iboga-type indole alkaloids (coronaridine, voacangine, ibogamine) have been described in the bark of T. sananho. Little research has been published on these species.
| Known compounds | Iboga-type monoterpenoid indole alkaloids (coronaridine, voacangine, 3-hydroxycoronaridine, heyneanine, ibogamine) in the bark of T. sananho; T. undulata is less documented. |
|---|---|
| Traditional use | Ritual place among the Huni Kuin and Yawanawá of Acre; sacred plant for the Aguaruna of Peru and several peoples of Ecuador. |
| State of research | Little published. A 2023 Brazilian review calls for further studies. No health claim is authorised in the EU. |
Good to know
- A 2023 Brazilian review notes that one alkaloid of the plant, voacangine, is classed as an irritant (GHS) and calls for safety studies (Robert et al. 2023).
What the photos show
The main photo shows the kraft pouch with the green Maya Herbs label, reading "Sananga", "Tabernaemontana undulata" and "Whole" with a "Made in Brazil" seal, beside a terracotta bowl heaped with small light-brown pieces of bark. The second photo shows this material in a clay pot: thin strips, splinters and short sticks. The third image is a photo of a white five-petalled flower on green foliage; it is not the product.
A gap between the label and the material
The label says Whole, while the product name and the photos describe shredded material in thin, irregular pieces. This page describes what the photos show: the word on the label does not describe how the material looks.
A shrub or tree of tropical America
Vahl described Tabernaemontana undulata in 1798 in his Eclogae Americanae. The WCVP of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, accepts it as a species of the Apocynaceae and describes it as a shrub or tree of wet tropical environments. Its native range runs from Costa Rica and Panama through Colombia, Venezuela, the Guianas, Ecuador and Peru to northern Brazil, and includes Trinidad and Tobago. The Made in Brazil seal names the country where the product was made, not where it was harvested.
Katukina: the supplier’s attribution
According to the supplier, this bark is attributed to the Katukina. Katukina is a generic term that has been applied to several distinct peoples, from different language families, in Amazonas and Acre; the two Panoan-speaking groups in Acre do not use it as their own name. The label names neither the people nor the place, and this page cannot verify the attribution.
Storing your botanicals
Keep dried plants in their tightly closed pouch or in an airtight jar, away from light, moisture and heat. Powders absorb moisture easily, so close them again straight away. For extracts, tinctures and capsules, follow the instructions on the label and the printed date.
Before using a plant
- Keep plants out of the reach of children and pets.
- If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or taking any medication, ask a doctor or pharmacist first: many plants interact with medicines.
- Stop immediately if you have an allergic reaction or feel unwell.
- The information on this page describes the product; it does not replace medical advice.
Specifications
| Botanical name | Tabernaemontana undulata Vahl |
|---|---|
| Family | Apocynaceae (dogbane family) |
| Trade name | Sananga |
| Plant part | Root bark (product name) |
| Form | Shredded, dry (label: Whole) |
| Country | Brazil (label: Made in Brazil) |
| Attribution (supplier) | Katukina |
| Pack sizes | 5 g · 25 g · 100 g |
| Brand on the label | Maya Herbs (Maya World Trading BV, Haarlem, the Netherlands) |
| Reference | 4251 |
| Sold as | Collectible or souvenir item; not for consumption |
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Sources: Povos Indígenas no Brasil (Instituto Socioambiental), entry "Katukina Pano"; Robert, Sieben & Lima 2023, Revista Fitos 17(3); supplier information; Plants of the World Online (Kew); GBIF. Updated 3 October 2026 by the Mycotrop team.
Frequently asked questions
What is sananga?
Sananga is an Amazonian preparation from the roots or bark of Tabernaemontana (notably T. sananho). It has a ritual place among peoples such as the Huni Kuin and Yawanawá of Acre, linked to the notion of “panema”. The published scientific data are limited.
Which pack sizes are available?
5 g, 25 g and 100 g, all with the same shredded root bark.
What does the label say?
The Maya Herbs logo, "Sananga", "Tabernaemontana undulata", "Whole" and a "Made in Brazil" seal. The net weight field is blank in the photo.
Is it a liquid?
No. It is dry pieces of root bark. The shop’s liquid sananga is a different product with its own page.
Does the name Katukina appear on the label?
No. It comes from the supplier; the label gives only Sananga, the Latin name, Whole and Made in Brazil.
Why does the label say Whole?
We do not know. The photos and the product name show shredded material; this page describes what the photos show.
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