Murici rapé – Huni Kuin

Temporarily sold out. Murici is expected to be back in stock from November 10.

Murici rapé: the rapé you can build on

Strength: 5 out of 7. Character: insight, centering, presence.

There is a kind of power that does not shout. That does not want to impress. That is simply there, time and again. That is Murici.

Murici rapé is made by the Huni Kuin in the state of Acre, in the Brazilian Amazon. It is strong enough for a real experience. And yet it is also a good start if you are just getting acquainted with rapé. Tsunu, Rosa and Murici are all good starts, each with its own character. Murici is the broad, balanced one of them.

What is Murici rapé?

Imagine a tree with clusters of yellow flowers that later turn red-orange. Then come small, yellow fruits. Almost everyone in Brazil knows them. You eat them fresh or drink them as juice. That is the murici tree. The botanical name is Byrsonima crassifolia.

The Huni Kuin make ash from that tree. That ash is the base of this rapé. The tree that people know for its sweet fruits also gives something very different: a calm, solid blend.

You pronounce rapé as "ha-pé". That is why you also see the spelling hapé, and sometimes rapeh. It is a fine plant powder that the Huni Kuin have traditionally used in ceremony and meditation.

How Murici is made

The Huni Kuin make ash from the murici tree. That ash is ground very finely. Then leaves from traditional plants are added.

Everything is done by hand. The leaves are dried, finely pounded and further pulverized by the sun. Then everything goes through a large sieve. During the work, songs are sung and prayers are offered.

Rapé you see elsewhere is often a bit coarser and grainier. Our Murici is super fine, almost powdery. You can see that as soon as you open the bottle. It is the work of hands, not machines. And because it is so fine, you need less of it.

Directly from the Huni Kuin

Kevin has had a connection with a Huni Kuin village in Acre for about eight years. They speak to each other daily, via WhatsApp and video calls. From them he learns which plants go into it and how to recognize them. Going to the village is at the top of his list.

The rapé comes directly from them, without any middleman. Almost every month a small, fresh shipment arrives. Kevin does the final inspection. Then the rapé immediately goes into a dark bottle that blocks uv-light. This way, the prayers and chants remain captured in the bottle.

The Huni Kuin are also called Kaxinawá. They themselves choose the name Huni Kuin, "the True People". So do we.

"They get the price they ask. I never haggle. And besides, a part of the proceeds goes back to the village." — Kevin

How do people experience Murici?

Many people describe Murici in two words: simply good. That sounds small. But anyone who works with rapé knows how much that says.

Murici does not pull you in one direction. It does not make you wild or sleepy. What people say is that everything falls a little into place. You sink into your body. Your head becomes calmer. And you stand in the center of yourself again.

Many people experience Murici as clearing, from top to bottom. Not with a heavy hand, but broadly and evenly. Afterwards they feel clear and balanced, not exhausted.

How many people experience Murici

• Balance: not too much and not too little
• A calm, clear feeling, from your head to your feet
• Standing centrally again, in the center of yourself
• Clarity and insight, without being overwhelmed

This is experience, not a promise. Everyone experiences rapé differently.

Who is Murici rapé for?

Murici suits many people. It is not spectacular. It is reliable.

You are just starting with rapé

Murici gives you a good idea of what rapé is: broad, honest and balanced. Start small and build up slowly. Would you rather start softer? Then also look at Rosa, strength 3 out of 7.

You are looking for a steady base

Do you also work with stronger varieties? Then many people choose Murici as a steady base among them. A blend you know and can count on.

You are preparing a ceremony or a space

Ceremonial leaders use Murici for the start of a ceremony, to prepare themselves and the space. Many people experience that the space feels calmer and cleaner afterwards.

You do not want a spectacle, but balance

Do you have no need for an intense experience? Do you just want to be clear and feel good in your skin? Then Murici is a good choice.

Which rapé suits you? Take the choice guide

When do you use Murici?

At the beginning or the end of your day

As a fixed moment in the morning, before the day begins. Or precisely in the evening, to close what the day brought you. Both are possible. Murici is a calm tuning.

After a full day

When your head is full of people, emails and impressions. Many people use Murici then to land again.

When you do not know which variety you need

No clear question? No idea what is going on? Then many people choose Murici. It is broad enough to receive you without a plan.

In the days after a heavy session

After an intensive ceremony or a stronger variety, such as Murú. Many people then experience Murici as calm and supportive, while everything finds its place.

Using Murici rapé

Rapé is something you work with, not something you just take. Start consciously.

• Quantity: start with as much as a pea per nostril. Build up slowly, over several moments.
• How: you give yourself rapé with a kuripe, a V-shaped applicator. First breathe out completely.
• Order: in the tradition you start on the left (letting go) and then on the right (receiving).
• Afterwards: eyes closed, breathe through your mouth and sit still for a moment. Let what comes, come.

You can read more about the technique in "Using rapé safely".

Read: Using rapé safely

Packaging and storage

• Contents: 7.7 or 15 grams of Huni Kuin rapé, handmade
• Bottle: dark glass that blocks uv-light, so the rapé stays fresh
• Storage: cool, dry and dark, away from the sun and away from damp spaces
• Shelf life: 12 to 24 months if you store it properly
• Closure: always close the bottle tightly, moisture is the biggest enemy
• Origin: handmade in a Huni Kuin village in Acre, Brazil
• Shipping: packed by hand and with care by Purity Healing

Safety

• This is a traditional plant preparation for ceremonial and spiritual use. It is not a medicine.
• Not suitable if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
• Not suitable for unstable heart or vascular problems.
• Not suitable for persons younger than 18 years.
• Do not combine with antidepressants or MAO inhibitors. In doubt? Consult a doctor.
• Purity Healing does not sell this as a replacement for medical or psychological treatment.

Frequently asked questions about Murici rapé

What tree does Murici rapé come from?

From the murici tree, Byrsonima crassifolia. It is a tree with yellow flowers and small yellow fruits, which are eaten a lot in Brazil. The Huni Kuin make ash from that tree. That ash is the base of this rapé, with leaves from traditional plants.

Is Murici suitable as a first rapé?

Yes. Murici has strength 5 out of 7. It is strong, but broad and balanced. Start with as much as a pea per nostril. Tsunu and Rosa are also a good start, each with its own character.

What is the difference between Murici and Tsunu?

Both have strength 5 out of 7, and both are a good start. On the label of Tsunu it says: deeply grounding, energetic, balancing. For Murici: insight, centering, presence. Many people experience Tsunu as solid and grounding, and Murici as broader and more balanced. They complement each other well.

Murici or Murú: is that the same?

No. The names are similar, but they are two very different blends. Murici comes from the murici tree and has strength 5 out of 7. Murú comes from the murumuru palm and has strength 7 out of 7. Murú is intended for experienced users.

Can I combine Murici with another variety?

Yes. Many people use Murici as an opening. Then wait about ten minutes. Then choose the variety that suits your intention.

How do I get to know Murici before I buy a bottle?

Murici is in the sample set Four Rapéh's, together with Tsunu, Rosa and Cacau. This way you get to know four varieties before you choose.

Read more and discover

• Rapé varieties explained: all 15 in a row
• Buying rapé: what to look out for?
• Compare all varieties by strength
• What is rapé? The guide for beginners
• Using rapé safely: technique, quantity and intention
• The Huni Kuin: the True People of the Amazon
• The art of blowing
• Which rapé suits you? All 15 varieties side by side
• Tsunu: also a good start, solid and grounding
• Rosa: start softer, strength 3 out of 7
• Murú: do not confuse with Murici, strength 7 out of 7
• Research first? Four Rapéh's: Tsunu, Rosa, Cacau and Murici as a sample set
• Personal advice? Send Kevin a message

View all 15 varieties

Product details

Ash from the murici tree (Byrsonima crassifolia), with leaves from traditional plants. Super finely ground. Handmade by the Huni Kuin in Acre, Brazil. Strength 5 out of 7.

Contents and packaging: 7.7 or 15 grams · dark glass bottle that blocks uv-light · airtight sealed · packed by hand

Important to know

All products are for adults only (18+). This product is sold as a plant specimen, for research purposes only. It is not intended for consumption.

Rapé is something you work with, not something you just take. Start mindfully.

• Start with about as much as a pea per nostril. Build up gradually.
• You administer rapé to yourself with a kuripe, a V-shaped applicator. Exhale completely first.
• In the tradition, you start on the left (letting go) and then the right (receiving).
• Then: close your eyes, breathe through your mouth and sit still for a moment.

• Dark glass that blocks UV light, keeping the rapé fresh
• Store in a cool, dry, and dark place
• Lasts 12 to 24 months if stored properly
• Always close the bottle tightly; moisture is its greatest enemy
• Hand-packed with care

• This is a traditional herbal preparation for ceremonial and spiritual use. It is not a medicine.
• Not suitable if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
• Not suitable for unstable heart or vascular conditions.
• Not suitable for persons under 18 years of age.
• Do not combine with antidepressants or MAO inhibitors. If in doubt, consult a doctor.