Guarumo Rapé

More about Guarumo Rapé

Rapé (pronounced “ha-peh” or “rapay”) means "dust of the ancients" and it has been used for thousands of years by the indigenous tribes of the Amazon. Although the herbs vary from rapé to rapé, the main ingredient is always the powdered tobacco leaf of the Nicotiana Rustica. When used in combination with an intention, rapé can be a powerful tool for realizing our dreams. 

About the ingredient guarumo

Guarumo is the native name for the Cecropia (Cecropia obtusifolia); a flowering plant found in the forests of Mexico and South America. Once fully grown, it reaches a height of 20 meters and the leaves on top look like a large umbrella. The woolly hair of the leaves and stems is dried and added as a component in Rapé Guarumo.

How is Rapé Guarumo used and what are its effects?

The traditional way to use rapé is when someone else (usually a shaman) blows the powder into your nose with a tepi. However, you can also self-administer rapé with a v-shaped wooden pipe called kuripe. More information about rapé.

Guarumo Rapé is a relaxing and calming formula that can be used while meditating for example. It helps to relax and sleep better. In combination with magic truffles it helps to reduce anxiety when the trip becomes too overwhelming.