{"product_id":"samauma-rape","title":"Samaúma rapé – Huni Kuin","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSamaúma rapé: the queen of the jungle\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrength: 6 out of 7. Character: majesty, sovereignty, transcendence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImagine this: you are standing in the rainforest. Green everywhere, sound everywhere. And then you look up. One tree rises above everything. Its crown is higher than the entire forest around it. From up there, you can see everything.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is the Samaúma. Samaúma rapé is made by the Huni Kuin, the largest indigenous people of the state of Acre in the Brazilian Amazon. It is a strong blend. Not to start with, but to grow towards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is Samaúma rapé?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSamaúma rapé is a fine plant powder with the ash of the Samaúma tree. The botanical name is \u003cem\u003eCeiba pentandra\u003c\/em\u003e. With us, it is also known as the kapok tree. In Brazil, you will see the names Samaúma, samauma, and sumaúma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Samaúma is a giant. It rises above the rainforest. At the bottom are enormous plank roots, like wooden walls that support the trunk. High and deep at the same time. That is why the Huni Kuin call it the queen of the jungle and the Mother of the Forest.\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\u003eHeaven and earth, and the ancestors\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the tradition of the Huni Kuin, the Samaúma represents heaven and earth. Its roots are deep in the ground. Its crown almost touches the clouds. It is the bridge between them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is a beautiful image associated with it. The ancestors are in heaven. Through the Samaúma, they can flow back to the earth. That is how Kevin tells it, as he learned it from the Huni Kuin. As an image from the tradition, not as a promise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Samaúma is made\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Huni Kuin make ash from the Samaúma. That ash is ground very finely. Everything is done by hand, without machines. What is added is dried and finely pounded. The sun further pulverizes it. Then everything goes through a large sieve. During the work, they sing and pray.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRapé that you see elsewhere is often a bit coarser and grainier. Our Samaúma is super fine, almost powdery. That is how you can see how much handwork is in it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrom the forest to your bottle\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlmost every month a fresh shipment arrives, in small batches. Kevin does the final inspection. Then the rapé goes directly into a dark bottle that blocks uv-light. This is how the prayers and chants remain trapped in the bottle. Open the bottle, and you can smell how fresh it is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKevin has known the Huni Kuin for about eight years. He has daily contact with a Huni Kuin village in Acre, via WhatsApp and video calls. The rapé comes directly from them, without intermediaries. Going to the village is at the top of his list.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Huni Kuin are also called Kaxinawá. They themselves choose 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 besides, a part of the proceeds goes back to the village.\" — Kevin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow do people experience Samaúma?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSometimes you are so close to your own life that you no longer see the whole. Every day the same worries. Every time the same piece of the story. That is exactly when many people seek out the Samaúma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat they describe is overview. As if they are sitting in the crown of the tree for a moment and looking down. The small things become smaller. What really matters becomes visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMany people also experience Samaúma as upright. As if there is a line running from the ground beneath you, through your body, to the sky. Feet on the earth. Head in space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnd then there are the ancestors. Some people describe images, feelings, or the awareness that someone is there. A grandfather, a grandmother, or something old that they cannot name. Others mainly feel a great sense of coming home. Not to a place, but to a long line of people before them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat many people experience with Samaúma\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eOverview: briefly rise above your own story\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA straight line between earth and heaven, with you in between\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eConnection with the ancestors, as an image or as a feeling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eComing home to something that is greater than yourself\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 Samaúma rapé for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSamaúma is strong. It asks that you already know rapé a little. That is why it is not the first choice. It is a next step.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eYou already know rapé and want to go further\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDo you already know Tsunu, Rosa, or Murici? Then Samaúma is a beautiful next step. Strength 6 out of 7, so start small. Just started? Then choose one of those three first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eYou are working with your family and your ancestors\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMany people choose Samaúma when they pause to consider where they come from. For example around a family constellation, or just at home, with a photo of someone who is no longer there. Samaúma does not replace guidance. It is a ritual moment, with respect for the tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eYou are at a crossroads in your life\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA birth. A farewell. A wedding, a divorce, a move. Many people consciously use Samaúma at such a transitional moment. The moment then feels less detached, as if it fits into a larger story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eYou guide ceremonies yourself\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor the most quiet moments of a ceremony. When the group has already landed and there is room for something bigger. Kevin saves Samaúma for exactly those moments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-se\/pages\/keuzehulp\"\u003eWhich rapé suits you? Take the choice guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhen do you use Samaúma?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a ceremony around the ancestors\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn the anniversary of someone who is no longer there. On All Souls' Day or the Day of the Dead. Or on an evening that you choose yourself to commemorate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOn the big moments of the year\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSolstice, full moon, the day on which day and night are briefly equal. People have marked those moments for a very long time. Many people use Samaúma to consciously reflect on them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOutside, under the stars\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSamaúma is about heaven and earth. Many people find it beautiful to use it outside, in the evening. Grass under you. Stars above you. Heaven and earth are simply both there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"Samaúma is the blend that really quiets people. The silence of being in contact with something that is greater than yourself. I use it on the most sacred moments of my ceremonies.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e— Kevin Lorenzini, Purity Healing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eUsing Samaúma 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\u003eQuantity: start with as much as a pea per 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 breathe out 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\u003eAfterwards: eyes closed, 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-se\/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 biggest 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 younger than 18 years.\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 Samaúma rapé\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does Samaúma mean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSamaúma is the Brazilian name of the kapok tree, \u003cem\u003eCeiba pentandra\u003c\/em\u003e. You also see samauma and sumaúma. It is the giant that rises above the rainforest. The Huni Kuin call it the queen of the jungle and the Mother of the Forest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is the Samaúma called the Mother of the Forest?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBecause it rises above everything and stands deep in the ground with its plank roots. In the tradition, it connects heaven and earth. Through the tree, the ancestors can flow back to the earth. That is what we tell as an image from the tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Samaúma suitable as a first rapé?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRather not. Samaúma has strength 6 out of 7. Start with Tsunu, Rosa, or Murici. Do you already know rapé? Then Samaúma is a beautiful next step. Also start with a small quantity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I have to believe in ancestors to use Samaúma?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Openness is enough. Many people without a specific belief are surprised by what they experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference between Samaúma and 7 Eva's?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSamaúma is about one tree and one line: from the earth to heaven. Many people experience it as overview and connection with the ancestors. 7 Eva's is a blend of seven ingredients with three types of ash. Broader, and also very strong. Samaúma has strength 6 out of 7, 7 Eva's 5 out of 7.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use Samaúma outside?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYes, absolutely. Many people use it in the evening under the open sky. Find a quiet, safe place and sit for a moment afterwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long does a moment with Samaúma last?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMany people experience the first 20 to 40 minutes as the most intense. The feeling of connection often lingers longer. Sometimes hours, sometimes another few days. It differs per person and per moment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRead and discover more\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-se\/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-se\/blogs\/kennis-van-het-woud\/rape-kopen-waar-let-je-op\"\u003eBuying rapé: what do you pay attention to?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-se\/collections\/rape-op-sterkte\"\u003eCompare all types by strength\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-se\/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-se\/blogs\/kennis-van-het-woud\/rape-veilig-gebruiken\"\u003eUsing rapé safely: technique, quantity and intention\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-se\/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-se\/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-se\/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-se\/products\/tsunu-rape\"\u003eTsunu: the sturdy basis, also for beginners\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-se\/products\/7-evas-rape\"\u003e7 Eva's: seven ingredients, three types of ash\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-se\/products\/mulateiro-rape\"\u003eMulateiro: the tree that renews its bark every year\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-se\/products\/rape-sample-set-five\"\u003eWant to research 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-se\/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-se\/collections\/rape\"\u003eView all 15 types\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith the ash of the Samaúma tree (\u003cem\u003eCeiba pentandra\u003c\/em\u003e), the kapok tree. Super finely ground. Made by hand by the Huni Kuin in Acre, Brazil. Strength 6 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. It is not intended for consumption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Purity Healing","offers":[{"title":"7.7 g","offer_id":55636136690007,"sku":"PH-SAM-77","price":246.0,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":true},{"title":"15 g","offer_id":55636136722775,"sku":"PH-SAM-150","price":369.0,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1059\/3324\/2711\/files\/samauma-huni-kuin-rape-15-gram-purity-healing-01.jpg?v=1793124201","url":"https:\/\/purityhealing.nl\/en-se\/products\/samauma-rape","provider":"Purity Healing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}