How is Rapé used?

Rapé, a mysterious blend from the Amazon rainforest, which can calm the mind, cleanse the body, and open the heart. For centuries, it has been used by indigenous tribes as a sacred tool for meditation and spiritual cleansing. Today, it has found its way to people all over the world. But how is Rapé properly used and what can be expected during its application?

What you need to know before using Rapé

Before applying Rapé, it is good to be aware of a few basic things. It is a sacred blend intended for cleansing the body, mind, and spirit. Therefore, it is important to respect your body and psyche. 

Furthermore, it is key to consider:

• Proper environment: Ideally a calm and clean space, free from disturbances.
• Hydration: Keep water at hand. Application may cause tearing or coughing.
• Preparation: Gentle meditation or breathing exercises can help open the mind.

Two main methods of using Rapé

Rapé is applied to the nose, and there are two traditional methods:

1. Tepi – application by another person

• Procedure: Another person blows the powder into your nose using a tube called Tepi.

• Purpose: This method is faster and stronger because the powder penetrates deeply into the nasal cavity.

• Benefits: Allows deeper cleansing and supports ritual connection between the giver and the receiver.

2. Kuripe – self-application

• Procedure: You apply Rapé yourself using a Kuripe tube.

• Purpose: Provides greater control over the amount and intensity.

• Benefits: Ideal for personal rituals, meditation, or gradually getting used to Rapé.

Both methods have their advantages, and often it depends on whether you are seeking more intense cleansing and connection (Tepi), or a calm personal ritual (Kuripe). Tepi delivers a stronger and faster effect but requires another person, while Kuripe is gentler and a more controlled method at your own pace.

How much Rapé should be used?

Start with a small amount, usually the tip of the tube or a small pinch. The effect is fast, so there is no need to apply much at once. Remember: less is often more, especially if you are a beginner.

When using Rapé, follow several guidelines:

1. Start slowly: Small amounts, gradually increase according to tolerance.

2. Maintain calm: Sit down, close your eyes, and breathe.

3. Respect the ritual: Rapé is not taken “for fun,” but with the intention of cleansing and connecting with yourself.

4. Hydration: Drink water after application.

5. Do not apply too often: Rapé is recommended a few times per week at most, not daily.

Popular types of Rapé for beginners and advanced users

• Tsunu Rapé: Mental clarity, spiritual openness, and harmony.
• Mulateiro Rapé: Cleansing and regenerative effects, supports inner stability.
• Jatobá Rapé: Grounding, strength, and a sense of protection, suitable for meditation.

Each type has its unique character, so the choice depends on what you are looking for – calm, connection, or cleansing.

Conclusion

Rapé is a powerful tool for cleansing the body, mind, and spirit. Used correctly, it can help achieve deeper meditation, emotional release, and inner balance. It is important to approach it with respect, humility, and awareness that it is a sacred blend of Amazonian tribes, not an ordinary herb.

Warning: Rapé is offered only as a collectible and study item focusing on its historical and cultural role. All information is educational and historical. The product is delivered as an ethnographic sample.