Rapeh - pronounced hapeh – is a psychotropic shamanic snuff made from finely ground tobacco and a variety of other herbs. Some snuffs are tobacco-free, making them less likely to act as a purgative.
The purpose of a rape ceremony is grounding and centering of the self and healing. The act of taking Rape is considered sacred and a form of prayer by the indigenous Amazonian tribes who first introduced it to the rest of the world.
Each shaman has their own recipe, and depending on the intentions needed for the ceremony, may adjust their mix. The tobacco used is Nicotiana Rustica, different to the standard smoking tobacco, Nicotiana Tabacum. Traditionally, Rapeh has been used by indigenous tribes in the Amazon in almost every aspect of their daily lives. From formal rituals to social sharing of the snuff, to quiet personal healing, the importance of it as a daily part of tribal life cannot be overstated. Most tribal blends are held to be sacred and secret to that particular tribe.
Rapéh is the perfect medicine to use to still your mind. In just one blow it helps you to go out of your head, into your heart and connects you with your soul.
Some benefits are: