Veia de Pajé rapé – Huni Kuin

Veia de Pajé rapé: a masterpiece of the Huni Kuin

Strength: 5 out of 7. Character: traditional, jaguar-boa, sacred Huni blend.

You expect something heavy. The name sounds grand, and so does the story. And then you take it. It comes in gently. Super gently. Only then do you notice how deep it goes.

Veia de Pajé rapé is made by the Huni Kuin in Acre, in the Brazilian Amazon. Four plants, four special types of ash, in one blend. Kevin calls it a masterpiece of the Huni Kuin. It is one of the most refined blends in our assortment.

What does Veia de Pajé mean?

Veia is Portuguese for vein. Pajé is the word in Brazil for the man or woman who carries the knowledge of the plants and the rituals. Veia de Pajé therefore means: the vein of the pajé.

Imagine a vein. Something that runs deep in your body and connects everything. That is how this blend is constructed: four plants that together form one flow.

Rapé is pronounced as "ha-pé". That is why you also see the spelling hapé. It is a fine plant powder that the Huni Kuin traditionally use in ceremony and meditation.

What is in Veia de Pajé?

Veia de Pajé is a composition of four plants, with four special types of ash.

Tsunu

The base. The ash of the Tsunu tree, a tree that is as common in Acre as the oak is to us. Deep and aromatic.

Xipão

A rare plant. It grows on the trunks of palm trees, in the Amazon region. Especially in the area of the Huni Kuin in Acre. You rarely encounter it in rapé.

Cacao

Cacao from the forest. The same plant that is also the base of our Cacau rapé.

Katsaral

A plant that resembles the Tsunu. Rapé Katsarau is also made from it.

By hand, without machines

Everything is made by hand. Drying, finely pounding, letting it pulverize in the sun, and sifting it through a large sieve. During the work, songs are sung and prayers are offered.

Rapé you see elsewhere is often coarser and grainier. Veia de Pajé is super fine, almost powdery. Perhaps that is part of the secret why it comes in so gently.

Directly from Acre

Kevin has had a connection with a Huni Kuin village in Acre for about eight years. There is contact every day, via WhatsApp and video calls. From them, he learns which plants go into which blend. Going to the village is at the top of his list.

The rapé comes directly from them, without intermediaries. In small batches, fresh almost every month. Kevin does the final check. Then the rapé goes directly into a dark bottle that blocks uv-light, so that the prayers and songs remain captured inside.

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 that, a part of the proceeds goes back to the village." — Kevin

How do people experience Veia de Pajé?

The first thing people say: it is gentler than expected. No slap. No struggle. It slides in.

Then it becomes quiet. Many people describe an experience that slowly gets deeper. As if layer after layer opens up. Body, mind, feeling: everything seems to participate, at the same time.

Many people talk about clarity. About insights that do not come forced, but that are suddenly there. And about the feeling that they are touching something old, something from the tradition where the blend comes from.

This is how many people experience Veia de Pajé

• A gentle start, without struggle
• An experience that slowly gets deeper
• Clarity and insight that come by themselves
• A feeling of connection with the tradition

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

Who is Veia de Pajé rapé for?

Veia de Pajé is for those who already know rapé. It comes in gently, but does ask for attention.

You already know rapé

You have already worked with a few types. You know how your body reacts. Now you are looking for something more refined and that goes deeper. Then Veia de Pajé is a beautiful next step.

You have been consciously working on yourself for a while

With meditation, breathwork, or ceremonies. Many people with that experience choose Veia de Pajé for moments when they really want to go down.

You guide ceremonies yourself

For your own work, or as a special moment in a ceremony. Many ceremonial leaders use Veia de Pajé with respect for where it comes from.

You would rather do it guided

That is possible. Kevin offers guided sessions. Especially the first time, it can be nice if someone is sitting next to you.

Ask Kevin for advice

When do you use Veia de Pajé?

For a special moment

A new phase in your life. An important choice. A moment you want to consciously mark. Not impulsively, but with a clear intention.

As the highlight of a ceremony or retreat

After a few days of preparation and gentler types. Many people experience that Veia de Pajé then goes the deepest.

For a long, quiet meditation

When you have the time. No appointments afterwards, no phone. Only you and the silence.

"A masterpiece of the Huni Kuin. It comes in super gently."

— Kevin Lorenzini, Purity Healing, about Veia de Pajé

Using Veia de Pajé 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 multiple moments.
• How: you give yourself rapé with a kuripe, a V-shaped pipe. First breathe out completely.
• Order: in the tradition you start on the left (letting go) and then on the right (receiving).
• Then: eyes closed, breathe through your mouth and sit still for a while. Let come what comes.

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, made by hand
• Bottle: dark glass that blocks uv-light, so that the rapé stays fresh
• Storage: cool, dry and dark, out of 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: made by hand 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 Veia de Pajé rapé

What is Xipão?

Xipão is a rare plant that grows on the trunk of palm trees. You find it in the Amazon region, especially in the area of the Huni Kuin in Acre. In Veia de Pajé, it is one of the four plants.

How strong is Veia de Pajé?

Veia de Pajé has strength 5 out of 7. It comes in gently, but the experience can go deep. Therefore start small, even if you already know rapé.

How do I know if Veia de Pajé suits me?

Have you just started with rapé? Then first get to know Tsunu, Rosa or Murici. Do you already know rapé and are looking for something more refined? Then Veia de Pajé often suits well. In doubt? Send Kevin a message. He thinks honestly with you.

Do I need to be guided?

It is not necessary, but it can be nice, especially the first time. Kevin offers guided sessions. An experienced guide gives peace and space.

What is the difference between Veia de Pajé and Murú?

Murú has strength 7 out of 7 and comes in strong: power, fire, deep grounding. Veia de Pajé has strength 5 out of 7 and comes in gently. Many people experience it as refined and layered.

What is the difference between Veia de Pajé and Parika?

Parika contains seeds of Anadenanthera and the ash of the Paricá tree. Many people experience Parika as sharp and visionary. Veia de Pajé is a interplay of four plants and comes in gentler. Both have strength 5 out of 7.

Why are there four types of ash?

Because every plant gives its own ash. The Huni Kuin bring them together in one blend. That ratio is their knowledge. That is why Kevin calls Veia de Pajé a masterpiece.

Read and discover more

• Rapé types explained: all 15 in a row
• Buying rapé: what do you pay attention to?
• Compare all types 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 types side by side
• Tsunu: the base of Veia de Pajé
• Katsarau: made from the Katsaral plant
• Cacao: rapé with wild cacao
• Murú: strong and fiery, strength 7 out of 7
• Prefer guided, or personal advice? Send Kevin a message

View all 15 types

Product details

Tsunu, Xipão, Cacao and Katsaral, with four special types of ash. Super finely ground. Made by hand 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 as little as a pea per nostril. Build up gradually.
• You administer rapé to yourself with a kuripe, a V-shaped pipe. Exhale completely first.
• In 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.