The Masters of The Forest

CHAPTER FOUR (Part four)

The Master plants of the rainforest

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The rainforest breathes with ancient life, and within its sacred emerald, green depths reside countless Master plants, each a sacred guardian of wisdom and healing. While Ayahuasca the grandmother medicine shines as the most renowned, she is but one voice in this vast choir of botanical spirits. Yet many seekers come solely for Ayahuasca, eager for her profound revelations, often overlooking the other mysterious plant spirit teachers who prepare the path before her.

 In the heart of Peru’s most traditional centres, the journey is never rushed. Here, apprentices are invited to go deeply into dieta. Providing a deep dedicated communion—with other Master plants first. This process is like clearing tangled vines from a sacred trail, allowing Grandmother Ayahuasca to reach deeper and work with fuller potency. These plants act as energetic keys, unlocking corridors within the soul and the body that the medicine will later travel across and through. Each plant is taken alone. For a period of time so you get to know the plants personality and its energy, and you build a connection with the plant.  Too many people think that everything is ayahuasca when they drink the medicine and they do not give the sister master plants the respect they deserve in their own right.

Below, I share some of these revered plants, the sentinels of the rainforest’s mysteries. They are not merely plants; they are living, breathing gateways to the spirit realm. As we journey further into the book, I will weave my own experiences and encounters with these ancient allies into the narrative.

 Chiric Sanango (Brunfelsia grandiflora): Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow

There is a magical paradox nestled in this plant’s name—Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow. Chiric Sanango, a root and shrub native to the upper Amazon basin.

The Quechua word Chiric means ‘itchy’ or ‘tickling,’ a subtle nod to the spicy, peppery sensation the brew imparts as it slides down the throat—like the playful dance of a thousand tiny sparks awakening the body’s awareness. Its bitterness is not unpleasant but rather an invitation to awaken, a ritual of initiation.

The shamans who honour Chiric Sanango speak of its power to soothe not only physical ailments such as colds and arthritis but to mend the heart’s unseen fractures—the wounds of jealousy, rage, and sorrow. Imagine a cooling mist settling gently over a flame that once burned too hot. This medicine calms the tempest within, softening the sharp edges of pain into smooth, gentle clarity.

But Chiric Sanango’s gift runs much deeper. It whispers to your spirits core, nurturing a radiant sense of Self—a blossoming self-esteem and an unshakeable confidence. Under its influence, the fog of emotional turmoil lifts, revealing a crystalline mind and a heart steady enough to embrace its own truth.

To journey with Chiric Sanango is to walk through the rainforest of your own psyche, witnessing your shadows transform, your past, present, and future selves woven together into a seamless tapestry of healing and empowerment.

The journey of the dieter with Chiric Sanango is not always gentle. its medicine works profoundly, stirring both body and soul like the ancient rhythms of the rainforest itself. Those who embrace the dieta may find themselves swept into a shifting landscape of sensations. Dizziness swirls softly, while disorientation drapes over the mind like a translucent morning mist, blurring the edges of reality. Sudden chills ripple through the flesh, an intimate reminder that the very spirit of the jungle breathes within, whispering secrets through your veins.

Weakness or fatigue often follow, as the body surrenders to the purifying rhythm of the plant’s cleansing. This is no ordinary tiredness but a sacred surrender—a graceful yielding to the medicine’s call to release that which no longer serves the soul’s journey. Beneath the surface, the emotional currents rise and fall like wild rivers after rain—tears flow freely, laughter bubbles unexpectedly, and silent revelations unfold, as old wounds and buried memories rise from shadowed depths to be seen, embraced, and gently healed.

Physically, the most intense discomfort typically softens by the third day, as the body sheds its heavier burdens. Chiric Sanango’s work transcends waking hours, flowing deep into the dream realm where vivid, often surreal visions unfold behind closed eyelids. The dieter may find themselves wandering through kaleidoscopic forests where colours pulse with life, encountering shadowy figures who speak in riddles, or receiving whispered messages carried on the breath of ancestors long gone but deeply present.

Though this dream world offers profound insight and healing, it comes with its own challenges. The vividness of these nocturnal journeys may disrupt deep, restful sleep, leaving the body weary yet the spirit wide awake dancing on the threshold between worlds. It is a delicate balance—between surrender and vigilance, rest, and revelation—offered only to those willing to move in harmony with the medicine’s mysterious, ancient rhythm. I would liken the experience to feeling like you have been given a tranquiliser. I felt as if I had sleep for days and I had no memory of what happen. As if I was taken out for some time for the plant to do its work.  My vision was very glazed for days after finishing the medicine.

Uchu Sanango

Uchu Sanango (Tabernaemontana sananho), also known reverently as Abuelo Sanango or Grandfather Sanango, stands as a fierce and wise Master Plant within the lush upper Amazonian basin.  Known as the “peppery” or “fiery” Sanango, it carries a searing, burning energy that travels through the body like wildfire, cleansing and purifying at the cellular level. Its taste is sharp and spicy, igniting the tongue and awakening the senses with a heat that demands attention.

Locals honour Uchu Sanango as a powerful health tonic, a guardian plant that is prescribed for many ailments. It is both medicine and teacher—used as to cool fevers, and vomit inducing medicine to purge impurities, a diuretic to release stagnant waters, and a calmative to soothe restless spirits. Its restorative powers extend deeply, realigning muscles and bones as if gently resetting the architecture of the physical body. But beyond this, Uchu Sanango is a master of cellular healing and transformation. Its alkaloids whisper to the neurons, resetting pathways, clearing blockages, and allowing neurotransmitters to flow freely unlocking enhanced memory and clarity.

For the dieter, Uchu Sanango’s medicine is intense and unmistakable. The body may sway and feel unsteady, as if balancing on the edge of two worlds—physical and ethereal. Weakness and dizziness may wash over like waves, while bouts of vomiting, diarrhoea, and sweating serve as sacred purges, cleansing the vessel from within. A strange electrical buzzing, like the hum of the jungle itself coursing through veins and nerves, signals the plant’s transformative work at the cellular core.

These physical challenges often peak by the third day of the dieta, yielding to a gentler rhythm. Yet the journey with Uchu Sanango does not end when the body rests. Nighttime brings lucid dreams—where the spirit of Sanango moves freely, communicating in symbols, visions, and subtle energies. Even in waking hours, a dreamlike haze lingers, a soft veil that invites union and communion with the Grandfather Sanango. This experience was also like being in a daze but with the added sensation of feeling the medicine working all through your body like pins and needles. I also slept a lot.

The dieter may receive teachings, insights, and healing, guided by the fiery presence of a plant that burns away what no longer serves, ignites memory, and restores the body’s ancient harmony.

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Chuchuhuasi

Maytenus Laevis known as Chuchuhuasi, is a towering giant of the Amazon rainforest—an enormous canopy tree that can reach majestic heights of up to 30 meters. Its broad leaves, ranging from 10 to 30 centimetres, flutter like giant green wings under the sun, while clusters of delicate white flowers blossom quietly beneath the vast foliage. The bark, tough and rugged with a deep reddish-brown colour.

The name Chuchuhuasi, meaning “trembling back,” speaks directly to its most prominent gift—relief from arthritis, rheumatism, and back pain. For generations, locals have turned to this mighty tree as a balm for aching bodies, trusting in its ability to soothe and restore. Beyond its physical healing, Chuchuhuasi is revered as an aphrodisiac and a tonic for vitality, believed to awaken passions and invigorate the spirit.

In the Peruvian Amazon, its bark is also cherished for supporting adrenal health, boosting immune function, easing digestive ailments like diarrhoea, and regulating menstrual cycles. Modern science has caught up with tradition, revealing its potent immune-stimulating, anti-inflammatory, and analgesic properties—confirming what the forest has known for centuries.

But the medicine of Chuchuhuasi reaches beyond the physical. When you embark on a dieta with its bark, you are invited into a profound journey of embodied strength and radiant joy. The medicine flows through your whole body like a warm, steady current, awakening a sense of aliveness that bubbles up from deep within. Isolation during the dieta magnifies these sensations, wrapping you in a cocoon of heightened clarity and pleasurable vitality.

It is as if the mighty tree’s ancient spirit infuses you with its grounded strength and joy, reminding you that healing is not only relief from pain but a celebration of life itself—an invitation to stand tall, rooted yet expansive, trembling with the energy of renewal. I was given this by Jose the Shaman that assisted my teacher. He was like a forest pharmacist. He knew everything about every plant and what its healing properties were. I had a bad case of diarrhoea, and I was told to drink this 3 time in one day. The pains were really bad in my stomach but by the next day the diarrhoea had gone. Unfortunately, I did not do a long dieta with this plant.

Remo Caspi

Aspidosperma excelsum known as Remo Caspi or the Paddle Tree, stands tall and proud in the lush Amazon rainforest, its wood prized by locals for crafting the very paddles that glide through the winding rivers and streams. This sturdy tree carries the rhythm of the waterways within its grain, embodying movement, strength, and the pulse of life flowing onward.

Traditionally, the root bark of Remo Caspi holds sacred healing power, used by Indigenous peoples to combat malaria and other fevers that threaten the body’s balance. The stem bark and leaf stems, chewed in times of toothache, offer relief like a whisper from the forest, soothing pain, and tension with nature’s own medicine. Beyond this, Remo Caspi supports digestion and cleanses the body’s subtle energies, clearing what locals call “air” imbalances—those unseen currents of disturbance that can unsettle the physical and energetic body alike.

Among its many gifts, Remo Caspi carries a reputation as an aphrodisiac, a vibrant tonic that supports vitality and addresses erectile dysfunction, reconnecting body, and spirit to the flow of desire and creative life force.

As a Master Plant, Remo Caspi’s medicine is potent and multifaceted. It works deeply within the body to restore balance and strength, removing blockages and releasing dense, dark energies that weigh heavily on the spirit. Its energy moves like the river’s current—persistent yet gentle—washing away confusion and bringing clarity, insight, and guidance to those open to its wisdom.

In the sacred dance between plant and person, Remo Caspi becomes a steadfast guide through the shifting waters of healing, offering both resilience and revelation. It invites the dieter to paddle through the currents of transformation with courage, awakening strength from root to crown, and clearing the way toward renewed clarity and light.

Ayahuma

Couroupits Guianensis known as Ayahuma or the Cannonball Tree, rises majestically in the rainforest canopy, reaching heights of up to 55 meters, its towering presence a silent sentinel among the forest giants. The tree earns its English name from the enormous spherical fruits it bears—dense, rugged cannonballs that fall heavy to the forest floor. Though inedible, these fruits carry potent medicine; applied topically, they become healing balms, renowned for their powerful antibacterial and antifungal properties, cleansing wounds and nurturing the skin with nature’s own grace.

When one enters the dieta with Ayahuma, they embark on a journey of deep emotional restoration. This Master Plant offers a grounding strength—a steady, warm embrace that cradles the heart through the tremors of emotional shock and past trauma. Many describe Ayahuma’s medicine as “gentle yet powerful,” a compassionate teacher who walks beside you in the shadowed forest of memory, helping you release what no longer serves with tender yet unyielding care.

Ayahuma’s energy is revitalizing, like the soft, golden light filtering through the leaves at dawn, coaxing the heart open to compassion—both for oneself and for others. In its presence, the veil between the mundane and the magical thins. Dieting Ayahuma invites you to see the world through a shamanic lens, revealing the shimmering web of interconnected life that binds all beings in a sacred dance.

This plant’s medicine resonates deeply when paired with Ayahuasca ceremonies, amplifying the opening of perception and grounding the profound insights gained. Ayahuma becomes a bridge a sturdy root to hold onto while traversing the vast sky of visionary experience, rooting the seeker in love, compassion, and the timeless web of existence. Ayahuma can be consume and also used in flower Olympias.

 Bobinsana

Calliandra Angustifolia. A shrubby tree that graces the riverbanks and meandering streams of the Amazon basin with its presence. Bobinsana is immediately recognizable by its stunning flowers, delicate powder puffs of pink to deep reddish hues, which bloom like sacred bursts of colour twice daily—once at the hush of dawn around 4 AM, and again as the afternoon light softens near 4 PM. These flowers seem to pulse with the rhythm of the forest itself, opening and closing like a heartbeat in harmony with nature’s flow.

Beloved throughout Peru, Bobinsana carries a reputation not only as a healer of the body but as a profound spiritual teacher. The roots, when brewed into a decoction, serve as a potent purifier cleansing and strengthening, gently boosting the immune system, and revitalizing the life force. A tincture made from the bark is traditionally applied to soothe the aches and pains of arthritis, rheumatism, and musculoskeletal discomfort. It eases swelling, calms edema, and supports the feminine body by addressing uterine disorders with a tender but firm medicine. Modern science, too, has embraced Bobinsana’s power, with research in Sweden revealing COX-inhibitors within the plant, offering a biochemical explanation for its ancient use in relieving arthritis pain.

But beyond its physical healing, Bobinsana is first and foremost a sacred Master Plant Teacher—an emissary of the heart’s wisdom. Shamans invoke its spirit to open the pathways of love and connection within us. Its medicine teaches the delicate art of Self-Love, gently unravelling the layers of doubt and fear that obscure the heart’s true radiance.

The traditional Bobinsana dieta is a sacred pilgrimage lasting eight days. A journey inward and upward. The first three days are marked by drinking the plant’s essence, allowing its medicine to infuse your being deeply. This is followed by five days of isolation, a crucial period where the plant’s spirit continues to work beneath the surface, weaving transformation quietly within your cells, your heart, your soul.

Opening and closing the dieta are ceremonies held with reverence. The opening ceremony is a rite of passage, an invitation to the plant spirit to enter and guide your journey. The closing ceremony is an act of gratitude, a heartfelt sealing of the medicine’s gifts within you—preserving the beauty, strength, and love it has awakened. Bobinsana teaches us to embrace ourselves fully, to open the door to our own sacredness, and to walk with a heart expanded and alive. It is a tender guardian on the path of healing and self-realization, whispering to us that the greatest love we can find is the love we cultivate within. A beautiful medicine that breaks through any hardened heart or feelings of numbness through my experience. Gentle but very powerful.

AYAHUASCA

Ayahuasca is the revered psychoactive brew of the Amazon rainforest—a sacred alchemy crafted from two master plants: the twisting Banisteriopsis caapi vine and the verdant leaves of the Psychotria viridis shrub. Also known as Chacruna. Together, they weave a medicine that opens doors beyond ordinary perception. Although there are also other sister plants that work with ayahuasca. Most commonly chaliponga (Diplopterys Cabrerana) and Chacruna (Psychotria viridis). But also, Mimosa (Jurema, Yurema) is now widely used.

At its core lies N, N-dimethyltryptamine (DMT), a potent and mysterious compound that dances with the mind’s serotonin receptors, sparking visions and journeys that ripple through the fabric of consciousness.

The vine, Banisteriopsis caapi, comes in various forms all of them are from the vine but each one has different healing properties. For example, the black ayahuasca is commonly used for clearing heavy energy and sorcery. The red vine is used for its ability to get to the root of the problem. The white vine takes people more into the upper worlds connecting to star being and your multidimensional self as does the yellow vine. Which is why shamans in the rainforest tend to use these at the end of a retreat. Using the heavier vines to clear out all the darkness to allow the lighter vines to come in and do their magic. There are many different types of the vine available now. But each one has different qualities.  Banisteriopsis Caapi carries within its beta-carboline alkaloids, acting as the medicine’s guardian. These alkaloids function as monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), quietly preventing the body from breaking down DMT too quickly and thus allowing the leaves’ visionary essence to awaken fully within the psyche. This harmonious chemical interplay births a profound alteration of consciousness. Where vivid landscapes of light, colour, and sound unfurl; where deep emotional currents rise; and where the veil between the known and unknown thins, inviting expanded awareness and transformative insight.

From the lens of modern science, ayahuasca’s effects invite curiosity and wonder. DMT primarily engages with serotonin receptors—especially the 5-HT2A receptor, a crucial modulator of cognition, perception, and mood. This engagement underpins the shifting landscapes of experience that ayahuasca reveals, from kaleidoscopic visions to shifts in thought and feeling. Neuroimaging studies illuminate how ayahuasca subtly reconfigures brain activity and connectivity, particularly within areas tied to introspection, emotional processing, and the default mode network—the neural hub of our egoic self. These changes resonate with the subjective experiences of many: a softened grip on self-boundaries, heightened emotional awareness, and a sense of being woven into the living web of existence.

Beyond the biochemistry, ayahuasca is a vessel of profound personal revelation and healing. Those who journey with her often speak of encountering hidden truths, embracing forgotten parts of themselves, and receiving messages from the spirit realms. The medicine acts as a compassionate guide, illuminating patterns, traumas, and gifts alike, helping to untangle the knots of pain and open the heart to love and acceptance. Many emerge from the ceremonies touched by a deeper understanding of their own inner landscapes and their place within the vast interconnectedness of life.

However, with great power comes responsibility. Ayahuasca’s potency is not without risk—especially for individuals with certain medical conditions or those who approach the medicine without proper preparation and support. The journey demands respect, careful guidance, and a safe container held by experienced healers who honour the medicine’s sacredness and potency. In essence, ayahuasca is a doorway to the extraordinary—a meeting point where ancient wisdom meets modern science, and the personal merges with the cosmic. Her DMT-fuelled visions and deep neurological shifts offer paths toward healing, insight, and spiritual awakening. Yet, she asks that we come with reverence, humility, and readiness to embrace the unknown. Obviously, this whole book is about my experiences with ayahuasca so I will leave you to read all the glorious explanations of this beautiful medicine.

Chacruna

Latin name: Psychotria Viridis. is a member of the coffee family. A luminous shrub that acts as a bridge between spirit and matter the name Chakruna comes originally from the Inka peoples and their descendants, the Runashimi-speaking Kichwa people of the upper Ecuadorian and Peruvian Amazon, where this bush is native. Encapsulated in this name is an entire lineage of wisdom, a living language carrying codes of relationship, medicine, and cosmology.

The name chakruna essentially means “to mix together.” Chak, meaning “bridge,” and Runa, meaning “person.” But these words go far beyond their surface translations. Each holds vast worlds within it. Chak and Runa are keys to immense teachings, pointing toward the essence of life itself, the architecture of the cosmos, and our place within it. They reflect the sacred relationship between humans and nature, the seen and unseen.

Chakruna, then, can be understood as “the bridge between realms.”

For me chakruna is probably the most beautiful plant ally to mix with the vine. She is the one that when I did the dieta who brought in lots of magic. Lots of spirit beings of nature and the trees and plants themselves would come alive. The animals would communicate with me, and everything looked lighter and brighter. I would also find myself giggly a lot when doing the dieta with chakruna.

Chaliponga: The Climbing Teacher

Diplopterys Cabrerana is a vine native to the Amazon Basin, spanning the countries of Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. In the local Quechua languages, it is called Chaliponga or Chagropanga.

Dipolpterys Cabrerana is often used with, or instead of, Psychotria Viridis (Chacruna), and is slightly stronger and contains a wider selection of active alkaloids. As well as DMT, Chaliponga also produces 5-MeO-DMT, which is a far stronger and a less common compounds. Leaf samples were found to contain between 0.17%-1.75% of N, N-DMT (N, N Dimethyltryptamine). The leaves also contain trace amounts of Bufotenine (5-HO-DMT), more commonly associated with venomous toads and Yopo Seeds (Anandenanthera Colubrina).

Chaliponga is a graceful climbing vine, its slender, woody stems reaching and spiralling for meters, weaving their way through the lush vertical layers of the rainforest canopy. Its leaves are large and deep green, glossy, and alive with the intricate veins on the leaf.  Small, flowers bloom along its branches, greenish-yellow and modest, barely noticed by the casual eye.

Habitat and Distribution

Chaliponga is native to the heart of the Amazon rainforest, thriving in the moist, rich soil of tropical regions across Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, and Brazil. It grows best in the dense rainforest where it finds support in the trunks and limbs of towering trees, wrapping itself around the scaffolding.

Cultural and Spiritual Significance

This vine has long been held in deep reverence by the Indigenous peoples of the Amazon. Among their sacred rituals and shamanic practices, Chaliponga is not merely a plant—it is an ally, a spirit, a teacher. It is called upon to open the doors of perception, to guide the seeker through the inner worlds of consciousness and healing. In ceremonial settings, Chaliponga facilitates profound spiritual insights, catalysing transformation, communion, and the retrieval of soul wisdom.

Ceremonial Practices

Traditionally, the leaves of Chaliponga are brewed into a potent, psychoactive tea—adding ayahuasca, to amplify and deepen the visionary experience. When taken together, they form a powerful alchemical union, ushering participants into visionary realms beyond the veil, where healing, remembering, and reconnection become possible.

Conservation and Protection

As the sacred plants of the Amazon grow in global interest, Chaliponga—like so many of her rainforest family, faces increasing threats from deforestation, habitat destruction, and overharvesting. The delicate ecosystems in which she thrives are under pressure, and so too are the cultures that have safeguarded her wisdom for centuries. Thankfully, conservation efforts are being cultivated, initiatives focused on sustainable harvesting, Indigenous leadership, and the revitalization of ancestral traditions.

This plant was like a strict grandmother that told me off many times. When I needed a kick up the bum. This was the plant that did it. This plant is great at clearing heavy energy and darkness but also at showing the drinker their own darkness.

Mimosa Hostilis –Mimosa Hostilis Root Bark – Jurema

Mimosa hostilis inner root bark comes from a tree locally known as Jurema, Jurema comes in many colours. Purple, red, and black being the most common. The plant is used by many locals in Brazil, Peru, and many other countries for its entheogenic properties.

Mimosa originates from Brazil where it has also been used for centuries for various medicinal purposes. The inner part of the root contains most of the active alkaloids, this is also the part of the Mimosa plant.  In the western world, Mimosa is often used in as a substitute for other plants such as Psychotria Viridis Chakruna.

Although the term Mimosa Hostilis is still used quite often, the newer scientific term mimosa tenuiflora is also used to describe this root bark. The two names are used for the exact identical products. Acacia is also a part of the mimosa family and is used also for ayahuasca ceremonies. But I must warn you that these are the most erratic of the plant medicine and can be very unpredictable to work with.

Sacred Snuff also known by many other names:

·        Hapéh,

·        Rapéh

·        Rapé

·        Hapé

·        Snuff

This is a powdered form of plants that are blown up the nose. The main ingredient is sacred Tabacco. Then there will be added to this other plants to create a unique combination.  There are many now available to buy online.  The most common added ingredients are ashes, plants, herbs, and seeds. Here are some: Caapi, Bobinsana, Bonatura, Cocao, Chakruna, Chaliponga, Chiric sanaga and many different herbs. Different tribes will have signature recipes.    Here are a few tribes that you may like to research: I have not mentioned them all as there are too many. But these are a good place to get started.

·        Apurina

·        Arara

·        Huitoto

·        Huni Kuin

·        Kamanagua

·        Katukina

·        Kanamari

·        Kaxinawa

·        Nawa

·        Yanawana

There is a huge surge in popularity with the sacred snuff. It was only used by a few shamans back in the day but now everyone is doing it. This can be a challenge due to the lack of deep knowledge and understanding of the Master plant medicine. When an initiate is passed down the lineage of hapé only then can they truly know the incredible powers this medicine holds. More and more people are being introduced to it the medicine without any real grasp of its essence and sacredness.

It is important that those who use this medicine do so with reverence and understanding. There's a noticeable gap in training for individuals who wish to facilitate and serve hapé to others, often because of the profound impact and power hapé has had for them. They want to share the experience. Which is understandable. For a real initiate to the medicine. They will have to adhere to a strict dieta. They will have to receive seven rounds of the medicine one after the other in one sitting, with little chance to process between. This is an intense process.  The Shaman initiating the receiver is offering lots of blessing and sacred teachings through each blow of the pipe and transmitting the spirits and protection.   There are certain rituals and processes that are crucial. This is a powerful initiation and as with all the plants this is just the beginning. Before offering the medicine to others there would need to be a connect built between the shaman and the plant spirit. It is not for the faint hearted. I must confess. This medicine was not one I used myself personally. I did it a few times in a ceremony if I needed to or was instructed to by the plants. But Ayahuasca was always enough for me.  But my husband had a strong connection with it, and he trained and received the initiation. So, he could pass on the medicine to others. I witnessed many times the power of it, and I felt the medicine working on people in the ceremony space.

Embracing Rapé in Your Spiritual Journey

It is good to build up a connection first by self-administration. Starting with small amounts. Embracing Rapé in your spiritual journey opens up new paths of healing, awareness, and connection. It is a Master Plant. Whether you are seeking to deepen your meditation practice, cleanse your spirit, or simply explore the profound wisdom of Amazonian plant. Rapé offers a unique and grounding path toward inner transformation.

 Grounding and CenteringRapé is known for its grounding effects. It brings about a state of heightened awareness and focus, anchoring you firmly in the present moment—a vital step for those embarking on a journey of self-discovery and spiritual enlightenment.

 Cleansing of Body and SpiritRapé is traditionally used to cleanse the body of toxins and the spirit of negative energies. Its application induces a powerful process of purification, preparing participants for deeper spiritual work. By aligning the chakras and clearing mental fog, Rapé can sharpen intuition, allowing users to tune more accurately into their inner guidance.

Enhanced Meditation and Spiritual InsightBy clearing the mind and sharpening focus, Rapé supports a deeper meditative state, allowing for a closer connection with the self and the universe. It opens the door to profound spiritual insights and an enhanced sense of intuition.

CeremonyThe ritual of sharing Rapé in a circle creates a sense of unity and mutual support among participants. This connection helps to amplifies the individual and collective experience. The plant can be used as a standalone ceremony and grounding or connecting experience by oneself or it can be used in many other different types of ceremonies.  Especially Ayahuasca, San Pedro and Cacao ceremonies. It can be used. Either before consuming the plants or during the ceremonies to shift energy or to ground the participants. It may be offered by the facilitator or individuals self-administer. It creates a protective energy also in ceremonial space. Rituals that honour and respect its origins maybe performed. Before being offered the Rapé, you will be guided by the shaman to go in with your intention and focus your experience on healing, clarity, or whatever aspect of your life you seek to enhance. In the case of being in an Ayahuasca ceremony, it can be used to help you grow, purge, or unblock you from a mental ground hog loop.

 Physical DetoxificationIt stimulates the body to release toxins, supporting overall physical health and wellness. It can be quite purgative. Sweating, vomiting, and going to the toilet are very common.

8. Application with Sacred Tools. Rapé is applied using a special pipe known as a TEPI or KURIPE.  The process is conducted with the utmost care, respecting the personal space and readiness of each participant. After the application, participants should be given space for meditation and reflection. The effects of Rapé, although profound, are also subtle, encouraging an inward journey of contemplation and spiritual awakening.

SANANGA AMAZIONIAN EYEDROPS

Sananga is most commonly known as the painful eyedrops. They can feel like chilli is being placed in the eye. But this is almost an injustice to this plant. Some are using the drops now as a spiritual ego show of how strong the person is if they endure the strongest drops. But the brief discomfort is not as theatrical as some have made others to believe. There is a brief, burning sensation dissipates after a few minutes. Fighting the medicine of sananaga actually makes the process worse. Not surrendering to it gifts and the challenging physical experience will reduce it to a physical experience. Then you will overlook rich cultural, spiritual, and energetic depth. Sanaganga can offer.

 Sananga is prepared from the roots and bark of Tabernaemontana undulata, a shrub native to the Amazon rainforest and part of the Apocynaceae family, known for its psychoactive alkaloids and healing properties. Traditionally used by tribes like the Yawanawá and Kaxinawá, Sananga is far more than a remedy for eye infections or hunting tool for sharper vision — it is a plant teacher in its own right. This plant can be used daily. To cleanse the participants path and vision. Removing heavy fog that maybe present. Bad luck and heavy energy. Helping to clear apathy and illness. It does this by clearing our perception. So, we see the world differently. Through a multidimensional lens. Creating different paradigms. The pain felt through the administration of the drops is a portal that opens up our perception.

Sanagana is used alone as a medicine in its own right or as a helper in ceremony work. Most ceremony space holders will offer the participants the drops, but they are not compulsory. The drops would be offered at the beginning of a ceremony after the opening prayers and rituals. Helping to create a portal cleanse the energetic field and the vision to prepare the [participant to meet the medicine with clarity and presence. The stinging and burning sensation starts to work on quieting the mind and allowing the awareness to come into the body. Then once the initial pain subsides the persons vision is being cleared to prepare the way for ayahuasca. So, the visions they have are clear and truthful. Removing illusions. Then if they participant wishes to, they may wish to have a serving of Rapé. This process also helps to clear the way for Mother Ayahuasca to come in and do her work without having to fight through these blockages first.