Huni Kuin Imburana

Description

Blend recipes of individual rapés are confidential. They are passed down generations in each Huni Kuin village and are treated as sacred. This means that it is not possible to know the exact content of each blend. However, we know that the key ingredients of this Huni Kuin Imburana rapé is a sacred a tobacco – Mapacho (Nicotina rustica) and ashes from fruits of Imburana, Amburana or Cumaru de Cheiro  (Amburana acreana) trees.

The name Imburana comes from Tupi (Guarani) language. Looking at the origin of the word; [ĩˈbu] comes from indigenous phrase which means tree that gives drink and [ra-na] can be translated as false.

It is a very popular and well-regarded blend. Indigenous tribes use various parts of the Imburana tree or fruit as a release  during respiratory problems, asthma and allergies. This rapé is handmade by Huni-Kuin tribe, ‘Huni’ – people, ‘Kuin’ -real.

Effects of Imburana rapé are more intense and bring connection with spirit of the nature, and realisation of bodily strength.

It is advisable to work with it respectfully. Impact of this rapé is deep and Imburana energies are felt in a body for a longer time. We recommend that a comfortable and safe space is always created before its application.

This natural product is offered for its ethnographic and historical value and is supplied without any implied or assumed suitability for a specific purpose. It is a raw botanic sample or a scientific sample. Information provided is only for historic, scientific and educational purposes and should never be interpreted as a recommendation for a specific use. Use of this product is based on a decision, responsibility and risk of an individual customer. You can find more information in our Terms and Conditions.