{"product_id":"cumaru-rape","title":"Cumaru rapé – Huni Kuin","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCumaru rapé: warm, firm and supportive\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrength: 5 out of 7. Character: the essence of the forest, Amazon gold, divine clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpen the bottle and take a sniff. Warm. A touch sweet. Something you know, but can't quite place. That is Cumaru.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCumaru rapé is made by the Huni Kuin in Acre, in the Brazilian Amazon. It is powerful, but not confrontational. Many people describe it as a blend you carry, rather than one that drags you along.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is Cumaru rapé?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImagine a tree thirty meters high. The wood is so hard and strong that it barely rots. In the Netherlands, it is sometimes used as hardwood for decks and flooring. And you may know its seeds from the kitchen or from perfume: the tonka bean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is the cumaru tree, \u003cem\u003eDipteryx odorata\u003c\/em\u003e. The Huni Kuin make ash from its hard wood. That ash is the base of this rapé.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can smell the connection immediately. Cumaru is warm and slightly sweet, with something dry and woody. Different from the deep, earthy scent of Tsunu.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRapé is pronounced as \"ha-pé\". That is why you will also see the spelling hapé. It is a fine plant powder that the Huni Kuin have traditionally used in ceremony and meditation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Cumaru is made\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hard wood of the cumaru tree is turned into ash. That ash is ground very finely. Plants from the tradition are then added.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEverything is done by hand, without machines. What is added is dried, finely pounded, and further pulverized by the sun. Then everything goes through a large sieve. Meanwhile, songs are sung and prayers are offered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRapé you see elsewhere is often coarser and grainier. Our Cumaru is super fine, almost powdery. That shows how much handwork goes into it. And because it is so fine, you need less of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrom the village to your bottle\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor about eight years now, Kevin has had a connection with a Huni Kuin village in Acre. He speaks with them daily, via WhatsApp and video calls. This is how he learns which tree produces which ash, and how to recognize the trees. Going to the village is at the top of his list.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rapé comes directly from them, without any middleman. Almost every month, a small, fresh shipment arrives. Kevin does the final inspection. Then the rapé goes straight into a dark bottle that blocks uv light. This keeps the prayers and songs trapped in the bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Huni Kuin are also known as Kaxinawá. They themselves choose the name Huni Kuin, \"the True People\". So do we.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"They get the price they ask. I never haggle. And on top of that, a portion of the proceeds goes back to the village.\" — Kevin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow do people experience Cumaru?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThink of that hard wood. A tree that stands firm, no matter what happens. Many people experience Cumaru exactly like that: firm, calm, and supportive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat they describe: you slowly settle into your body. Not with a jolt, but gradually. Restlessness in your head becomes quieter. You feel the ground under your feet again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the tradition, Cumaru is also associated with the heart. Many people experience a warm, gentle openness in their chest. No intense emotions, but a softening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnd then there is the silence. Cumaru has traditionally been used in meditation and inner work. Many people experience that they stay in the silence deeper and longer, with a gentle focus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat many people experience with Cumaru\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eGentle grounding: calm and stable in your body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePeace in a restless head\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWarmth and gentleness around the heart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA firm, safe feeling around you\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSilence and gentle focus in meditation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is experience, not a promise. Everyone experiences rapé differently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho is Cumaru rapé for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCumaru is powerful, but not confrontational. Because of this, it suits many people.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eYou are looking for gentleness and balance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou don't need to get through something. You want to land, become calm, and feel again. Then many people choose Cumaru.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eYou like to meditate for a long time\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor longer meditations or quiet moments. Many people experience Cumaru as supportive, so they find it easier to stay seated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eYou are landing after a powerful experience\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter an intensive ceremony or a busy period. Many people use Cumaru to give everything a place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eYou don't have much experience yet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCumaru has a strength of 5 out of 7. It is powerful, but not confrontational. Even if you haven't worked with rapé for long, it is easy to handle. Are you completely new? Then many people start with Tsunu, Rosa, or Murici.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-be\/pages\/keuzehulp\"\u003eWhich rapé suits you? Take the choice guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhen do you use Cumaru?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDuring a long meditation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs an opening. Set your intention, take the rapé, and let the silence do its work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen you are restless\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter a day full of stimuli. If your head keeps racing. Many people then use Cumaru to come to rest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDuring inner work\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDuring journaling, breathwork, or a quiet moment in nature. Many people experience that Cumaru keeps them with themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAfter a ceremony\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs a closing, to land and let what you have experienced settle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCumaru in a few words.\u003cbr\u003eGrounding.\u003cbr\u003eSoftening.\u003cbr\u003eBalanced.\u003cbr\u003eAn ally for the heart.\u003cbr\u003eGentle in approach.\u003cbr\u003eDeep in experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eUsing Cumaru rapé\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRapé is something you work with, not something you just take. Start consciously.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAmount: start with about the size of a pea in each nostril. Build up slowly, over several moments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHow: you give yourself rapé with a kuripe, a V-shaped applicator. First, exhale completely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eOrder: in the tradition, you start on the left (letting go) and then on the right (receiving).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThen: close your eyes, breathe through your mouth, and sit still for a while. Let what comes, come.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou can read more about the technique in \"Using rapé safely\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-be\/blogs\/kennis-van-het-woud\/rape-veilig-gebruiken\"\u003eRead: Using rapé safely\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePackaging and storage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eContents: 7.7 or 15 grams of Huni Kuin rapé, handmade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBottle: dark glass that blocks uv light, so the rapé stays fresh\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eStorage: cool, dry, and dark, away from the sun and damp spaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eShelf life: 12 to 24 months if stored properly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eClosure: always close the bottle tightly, moisture is the greatest enemy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: handmade in a Huni Kuin village in Acre, Brazil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eShipping: packed by hand and with care by Purity Healing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSafety\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThis is a traditional plant preparation for ceremonial and spiritual use. It is not a medicine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNot suitable if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNot suitable for unstable heart or vascular problems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNot suitable for persons under 18 years of age.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDo not combine with antidepressants or MAO inhibitors. In doubt? Consult a doctor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePurity Healing does not sell this as a replacement for medical or psychological treatment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions about Cumaru rapé\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Cumaru the same tree as the one for the tonka bean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The cumaru tree, \u003cem\u003eDipteryx odorata\u003c\/em\u003e, is the tree on which the tonka bean grows. For this rapé, the Huni Kuin use the ash from the tree's hard wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does Cumaru rapé smell like?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWarm and slightly sweet, with something dry and woody. Many people think of tonka or vanilla the first time they smell it. The scent is gentler than many other varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow strong is Cumaru?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCumaru has a strength of 5 out of 7. It is powerful, but not confrontational. Start with about the size of a pea in each nostril and build up slowly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference between Cumaru and Tsunu?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBoth have a strength of 5 out of 7 and are made from tree ash. Tsunu is deep and aromatic, and many people experience it as firm and energetic. Cumaru is warm and slightly sweet, and many people experience it as gentler and more supportive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference between Cumaru and Buna Rao?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBuna Rao has a strength of 7 out of 7 and a resinous scent. Many people choose it for their boundary and radiance. Cumaru (strength 5) is calmer and warmer. Do you mainly want to land and soften? Then Cumaru often suits better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Cumaru also in other blends?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Cumaru is one of the seven ingredients of 7 Eva's, together with Tsunu and Caneleiro, among others. Do you want to get to know Cumaru on its own? Then this bottle is the place to start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRead more and discover\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-be\/blogs\/kennis-van-het-woud\/rape-soorten-uitgelegd\"\u003eRapé varieties explained: all 15 in a row\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-be\/blogs\/kennis-van-het-woud\/rape-kopen-waar-let-je-op\"\u003eBuying rapé: what to look for?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-be\/collections\/rape-op-sterkte\"\u003eCompare all varieties by strength\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-be\/blogs\/kennis-van-het-woud\/wat-is-rape\"\u003eWhat is rapé? The guide for beginners\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-be\/blogs\/kennis-van-het-woud\/rape-veilig-gebruiken\"\u003eUsing rapé safely: technique, amount, and intention\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-be\/blogs\/kennis-van-het-woud\/de-huni-kuin\"\u003eThe Huni Kuin: the True People of the Amazon\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-be\/blogs\/kennis-van-het-woud\/de-kunst-van-het-blazen\"\u003eThe art of blowing\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-be\/pages\/keuzehulp\"\u003eWhich rapé suits you? All 15 varieties side by side\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-be\/products\/tsunu-rape\"\u003eTsunu: deep, aromatic, and grounding\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-be\/products\/buna-rao-rape\"\u003eBuna Rao: rare and deep, strength 7 out of 7\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-be\/products\/7-evas-rape\"\u003e7 Eva's: the blend that contains Cumaru\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-be\/pages\/contact\"\u003ePersonal advice? Send Kevin a message\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-be\/collections\/rape\"\u003eView all 15 varieties\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAsh from the hard wood of the cumaru tree (\u003cem\u003eDipteryx odorata\u003c\/em\u003e, the tonka bean tree), with plants from the tradition. Warm and slightly sweet in scent. Super finely ground. Handmade by the Huni Kuin in Acre, Brazil. Strength 5 out of 7.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContents and packaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.7 or 15 grams · dark glass bottle that blocks uv light · airtight sealed · packed by hand\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAll products are for adults only (18+). This product is sold as a plant specimen, for research purposes only. 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