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Huni Kuin Hapé • Murici
Huni Kuin Murici Hapé is a traditional medicine used by the Huni Kuin people. This potent Hapé is made with the ashes of the Murici tree, a revered plant known for its remarkable ability to rejuvenate ecosystems and habitats. This same revitalizing quality is reflected in the Murici Hapé, which is designed to build physical strength and stamina, renew vitality, and promote deep healing.
Murici (Byrsonima crassifólia (L.) Rich) is a plant found throughout Latin America. Its bark is rich in tannins and possesses anti-inflammatory, astringent, expectorant, antipyretic, and laxative properties. It is traditionally used to treat gastrointestinal disorders such as indigestion, diarrhea, and dysentery, as well as respiratory issues like cough and asthma.
Huni Kuin Murici Hapé , with its strong medicinal properties, aims to invigorate and fortify the body, enhancing overall well-being and vitality.
According to the Huni Kuin, Murici Hapé is valued for its ability to combat fatigue and maintain spiritual activity. It serves essential functions in the daily lives of the forest people, providing strength for their chores, warding off disease, and keeping their spiritual awareness active. The Hapé’s effects are closely tied to the joy of communal celebration, and it is known to bring happiness and balance. It particularly influences the throat and heart chakras, fostering a sense of satisfaction and equilibrium with one’s surroundings.
More about Hapé …
Hapé, pronounced ‘haa-pay,’ is a sacred herbal snuff made by indigenous tribes of the Amazon. It is applied using an applicator to blow the snuff up the nostrils during prayer and meditation, facilitating a connection with Mother Nature. Traditional peoples use this healing snuff to cleanse the mind, purify thoughts, bring clarity, achieve spiritual alignment, and clear negativity and heaviness from the body, mind, and soul.
Indigenous tribes have been using this medicine for thousands of years to heal their communities and connect with the Creator. The preparation of this plant medicine is a labor-intensive process that takes days to complete and is conducted in a ceremonial way. It involves various Amazonian healing medicinal plants, leaves, trees, and seeds from native lands.
