USE OF RAPÉ (Hapé) AT THE DURING AYAHUASCA CEREMONY
Among the indigenous tribes of Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru, Rapé has been
known for centuries. The process of preparation and consumption of Rapé is carried out
with deep respect to the traditions of the ancestors. Since ancient times, it has been
used both for spiritual and ceremonial purposes as well as a remedy for the physical
body. Rapé strengthens the synaptic connections in the brain and helps in the treatment
of psychosomatic diseases.
The tobacco and medicinal plant ingredients are absorbed by the mucous membranes
immediately after being blown into the nose and enters directly into the bloodstream. It
reaches the paranasal and frontal sinuses to eliminate deposits that may have been
accumulated for years, causing diseases such as sinusitis or migraines. Rapé relieves
headaches, states of dullness or excessive tension by effectively regulating blood
pressure in the skull. Another part of the medicine travels all the way down to the
stomach, eliminating parasites in the digestive tract, and then continues into the
intestines, where, by supporting peristaltic movements, it removes the excess of
impurities gathered there.
It is also shown to be effective in supporting the respiratory system – especially in the
treatment of chronic bronchitis, pneumonia, and tuberculosis. Moreover, it brings relief
from asthma and helps support the cleansing of the lungs by expelling phlegm and
foreign bodies. In addition, it has a relaxing and antipyretic effect, soothes allergy
symptoms, fatigue, and pain; as well as reducing hunger and thirst.
Rapé has Tobacco so using it increases blood flow to the brain and influences the
release of various neurotransmitters that have antidepressant and stimulating effects. It
is also a remedy for the spirit. It promotes the process of purifying the mind by stopping
inner dialogues and making it easier to become truly present.
A person taking Rapé can quite effortlessly enter a deep state of meditation and, in this
realm, recognise their true needs by removing negative thoughts and emotions. It helps
to remove energetic entities and impurities from the body, and allows you to achieve a
state of calmness and deep concentration.
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