Tikaua Rahpe Snuff rapé queen of the forest sacred tobacco snuff Indigenous medicine

Tikaua Rapeh Snuff

Tikaua is an ally to the Kuntanawa people. It regulates blood pressure (lowers high blood pressure), decreases stomach heat, and also removes weakness and drowsiness after ayahuasca ceremony. It is recognized for its spirit connection, and considered one of the sacred power plants for the Kuntanawa. It is a potent medicine that anchors one into their body, bringing strength and centeredness. A benevolent masculine force.

The Kuntanawa call themselves the People of the Palm Fruit, or the People of the Stars. This ethnic group is from the State of Acre, in the Alto Jurua’ Indigenous Reserve, located on the Tejo River, in the municipality of Marechal Thaumaturgo. They live in the villages Kuntamana and 7 Stars. It’s total population is estimated around 400 Kuntanawa. They have a wonderful variety of Shamanic Snuffs, Rape’s with a great variety of flavors and uses.