{"product_id":"katsarau-rape","title":"Katsarau rapé (Katsaral) – Huni Kuin","description":"\u003ch2\u003eKatsarau rapé: stand firm\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrength: 5 out of 7. Character: depth, concentration, serenity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are days when everything pulls at you. Emails, people, expectations. You want to stay upright, but you feel yourself drifting in every direction. On such days, many people reach for Katsarau.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKatsarau rapé is made by the Huni Kuin, the largest indigenous people of the state of Acre in the Brazilian Amazon. It is firm and direct. Not overwhelming, but distinctly present. Like a hand on your shoulder saying: stay here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is Katsarau rapé?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKatsarau is a fine plant powder made from the Katsaral plant. That is why you see both names: Katsarau and Katsaral. Sometimes also Katzarau. It is the same rapé.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKatsaral resembles Tsunu. Are you already familiar with Tsunu? Then you will find Katsarau familiar territory. Yet it has its own character. Where Tsunu mainly helps you land, Katsarau stands for firmness and focus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRapé is pronounced as \"ha-pé\". That is why you also see the spelling hapé, and sometimes rapeh. The Huni Kuin have traditionally used rapé in ceremony and meditation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKatsaral in other blends\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKatsaral is also in Veia de Pajé, one of the Huni Kuin's most refined blends. There it forms a blend with Tsunu, Xipão, and Cacau, using four types of ash. In Katsarau, you get to know Katsaral on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Katsarau is made\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Huni Kuin work by hand, without machines. What goes into the rapé is dried and finely pounded. The sun further pulverizes it. Then everything passes over a large sieve. During the process, they sing and pray.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRapé you see elsewhere is often coarser and grainier. Our Katsarau 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\u003eStraight from Acre\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlmost every month a new shipment arrives, in small batches. Kevin does the final inspection. The rapé goes directly into a dark bottle that blocks UV light. This keeps the prayers and chants trapped in the bottle, and keeps the rapé fresh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKevin has had a connection with the Huni Kuin for about eight years. Every day there is contact with a Huni Kuin village in Acre, via WhatsApp and video calls. From them, he learns how rapé is made and how to recognize the plants. The rapé comes directly from them, without any middleman.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Huni Kuin are also known as the 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 Katsarau?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat people most often mention is firmness. Your feet stand firmer on the ground. Your back feels straighter. You are simply there, fully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKatsarau has traditionally been used to ground yourself and gather strength. Many people experience that they stay with themselves, even when a lot is happening around them. Not hard, not closed off. But whole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMany people also experience Katsarau as protective. As if a boundary appears around you. What is yours stays inside. What is not yours stays outside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnd then there is the focus. Thoughts that shoot off in every direction begin to move in one direction. Your attention becomes calm and sharp at the same time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat many people experience with Katsarau\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eFirmness: feeling firm in your body and on the ground again\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eStaying with yourself, even when things are busy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA boundary around you, so you do not scatter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eFocus and calm, clear attention\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 Katsarau rapé for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKatsarau is for those seeking firmness. And for those who know Tsunu and want to know what a related plant does to you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eYou are seeking strength and stability\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou are facing something that demands a lot from you. A period at work, a change at home, a choice you have to make. Many people choose Katsarau then to stand firm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eYou already know Tsunu\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKatsarau is very close to Tsunu. Both have a strength of 5 out of 7, both are grounding. Those who like Tsunu often want to get to know Katsarau as well. You feel the difference best when you try them on different days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eYou do ceremonial work\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn ceremonies where focus and a safe boundary are important. Many ceremony leaders use Katsarau to give the work a firm foundation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eYou are just starting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThat is possible, if you start small and build up slowly. Katsarau is direct, so take your time. Do you want to get acquainted with a good start first? Then look at Tsunu, Rosa, or Murici.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-pt\/pages\/keuzehulp\"\u003eWhich rapé suits you? Take the choice guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhen do you use Katsarau?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFor a day that demands a lot from you\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA presentation, a difficult conversation, a busy week. A quiet moment with Katsarau before you go out the door.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen your mind is scattered\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTen things at once, and nothing is getting done. Many people use Katsarau to bring their attention back together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDuring a period of change\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen a lot is in motion and you want to stay with yourself. Katsarau has traditionally been used to find calm and firmness, especially when life is shifting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDuring meditation or breathwork\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs an opening to a session in which you want to sit for a long time. Many people experience that they wander off less easily then.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKatsarau in a few words:\u003cbr\u003eGrounding. Firm. Clear in intention.\u003cbr\u003eAn ally for when you want to stay upright.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eUsing Katsarau 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 as much as a pea per nostril. Build up slowly, over several occasions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHow: you give yourself rapé with a kuripe, a V-shaped applicator. Exhale completely first.\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\u003eAfterward: close your eyes, breathe through your mouth, and sit still for a moment. 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-pt\/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, made by hand\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 away from damp spaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eShelf life: 12 to 24 months if you store it 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: made by hand 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 Katsarau rapé\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it called Katsarau or Katsaral?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBoth. Katsaral is the plant, Katsarau is the name you see most often on rapé. Sometimes you also read Katzarau. It is the same blend from the Huni Kuin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is Katsarau made of?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKatsaral, a plant from the Acre rainforest that resembles Tsunu. Everything is made by hand and ground super-fine, without machines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference between Katsarau and Tsunu?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe plants resemble each other, and both rapés have a strength of 5 out of 7. On the Tsunu label it says: deeply grounding, energetic, balancing. For Katsarau: depth, concentration, serenity. Many people experience Tsunu as landing, and Katsarau as standing firm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I start with Katsarau as a beginner?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYes, if you start small: as much as a pea per nostril. Katsarau is direct. Would you rather start with one of the usual good starts? Tsunu, Rosa, and Murici are all a good start. The choice guide sets them side by side for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIn which other blend is Katsaral?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn Veia de Pajé. There, Katsaral is combined with Tsunu, Xipão, and Cacau, with four types of ash. Do you want to get to know Katsaral yourself? Then Katsarau is the blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I combine Katsarau with another rapé?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Many people start with Tsunu to land and then take Katsarau for focus. Or the other way around: Katsarau first, and then a softer kind like Rosa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRead and discover more\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-pt\/blogs\/kennis-van-het-woud\/rape-soorten-uitgelegd\"\u003eRapé types explained: all 15 in a row\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-pt\/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-pt\/collections\/rape-op-sterkte\"\u003eCompare all types by strength\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-pt\/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-pt\/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-pt\/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-pt\/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-pt\/pages\/keuzehulp\"\u003eWhich rapé suits you? All 15 types side by side\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-pt\/products\/tsunu-rape\"\u003eTsunu: the tree that the Katsaral resembles\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-pt\/products\/veia-de-paje-rape\"\u003eVeia de Pajé: Katsaral together with Tsunu, Xipão, and Cacau\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-pt\/products\/rape-sample-set-five\"\u003eWant to investigate first? Five Rapéh's: 7 Eva's, Samaúma, Katsarau, Caneleiro, and Mulateiro as a sample set\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-pt\/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-pt\/collections\/rape\"\u003eView all 15 types\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the Katsaral plant, which resembles the Tsunu. Ground extra fine. Made by hand 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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