Huni Kuin – Canela de Velho Rapé

Huni Kuin Rapé – Canela de Velho

A traditional blend of the Huni Kuin from the Amazon

Origin and production

This rapé comes from the Huni Kuin from the indigenous territory of Igarapé do Caucho in the Brazilian state of Acre.
The community lives deep in the rainforest, close to the Tarauacá River, and can only be reached by boat.
Here, traditional herbal medicine traditions are cultivated and Rapé mixtures are produced according to old recipes.

Canela de Velho – The plant

Canela de Velho(Miconia albicans) literally means “old man’s shinbone” and refers to the gnarled structure of the bark.
In the forests of Brazil, the plant was traditionally used in teas and infusions as well as in ceremonial contexts.
For Rapé, Canela de Velho is processed into ash, which is added to the tobacco.
This combination has been valued by indigenous communities for generations for its ceremonial significance.

Ingredients

• Ash from Canela de Velho – traditionally used by forest communities and incorporated into rapé.
• Sabiá-Mapacho (Nicotiana rustica) – fermented in traditional rope form and used in many rituals by the Huni Kuin.

The Huni Kuin

The Huni Kuin, also known as Kaxinawá, are the largest indigenous group in the state of Acre.
Their name means “true people” and they belong to the Pano language family.
Their culture is characterized by rituals, songs and dances that cultivate a close connection to nature and spirit.
Rapé has always played an important role in her spiritual practice.

Traditional use

• Rapé with Canela de Velho ash has been prepared in Huni Kuin rituals for generations.
• The plant was traditionally used in teas and infusions.
• Sabiá tobacco is considered a particularly powerful ingredient in the ceremonies.
• The mixture is used as part of prayers, songs and spiritual practices in the rainforest.