Kaxinawa Osha is a unique blend crafted by us, using a base of Kaxinawa Rapé with the ashes of Murici and Cacao, and enhanced with a measured amount of powdered Osha root. This Rapé has a medium-dark grey complexion and a distinct, sharp, warming, and bitter aroma imparted by the Osha root—an unforgettable experience once encountered.

The immediate effect is quite sharp, causing instant eye-watering. Once the nose is cleared, it provides a pronounced clearing effect on the sinuses and breathing, leaving behind its distinct warm aroma. This Rapé is both physically and mentally cleansing. It is not overly heavy but carries a noticeable sense of strength. It imparts a lightness and relaxation to the body and mind, combined with a sense of receptivity.

Osha root (Ligusticum porteri) is a fascinating herb, revered as one of the most important plants of the Rocky Mountains. Native Americans consider it sacred and have used it for centuries due to its broad and effective properties. It is particularly valued for its strong, warming qualities and is often burned as incense for ritual purification, warding off negative influences and thoughts. Osha is also associated with mystical dreaming.

The common Mexican name for the plant, "Chuchupate," is derived from an ancient Aztec term meaning "Bear medicine." Bears are known to interact with Osha similarly to how cats react to catnip. After emerging from hibernation, bears consume Osha to cleanse their systems and use it to ward off external parasites by chewing the root and applying it to their fur. This behavior has made the bear a symbol of healing in various cultures, as the herb’s use by bears is legendary.

Osha's benefits extend to promoting overall well-being and balance. It has traditionally been used to enhance digestion and provide comfort. The herb can be consumed as a tea, tincture, or poultice and is known for its strong, pleasant fragrance, which combines celery and camphor-like aromas. 

Overall, Osha root enhances the Rapé experience by providing a unique blend of benefits and a rich sensory profile, ensuring a balanced and powerful experience.

We take great care to reprocess all received stock to ensure the finest quality powder. Often, Rapé arrives with varying levels of fineness due to the lack of professional sieves used by the tribe. To address this, we meticulously sieve all powders to remove rough bits and particles, resulting in an exceptionally smooth and effective powder at 150-micron fineness. We use laboratory-grade sieves and dehydrating equipment to achieve this quality. This is our standard because it provides the best Rapé experience.

Customer feedback:

"...I only have a small sample of this Rapé, but I used it in a group session, because, I had to. The power of the bear really came in the room. Strong animal power energies, lots of heavy processing within the group. Men and women finding their strength through singing and dancing like warriors, it was a very strong session with a very powerful energy, I am sure that this Rapé will become one of Katukina's strong standards..."

Other names: Ligusticum porteri, Osha, Bear Root, Chuchupate, Chuchupaste, Chuchupatle, Chuchupati, Tejano, Colorado Cough Root, Mountain Ginseng, Nipo, Indian Root, Indian Parsley, Wild Parsley, Empress Of The Dark Forest, Bear Roots, Wild Lovage, Porters Lovage, Porter's Licorice-root, Mountain Carrot, Guariaca, Hierba del cochino, Raíz del cochino, Washía, Yerba de cochino.

Kaxinawa means "People of the Bat" and is a name that was given to them by other enemy tribes. They are one of the biggest tribes in Acre state spread over different areas of the state with many communities and still exist in Peru as well. The Kaxinawas or Huni kuin (meaning true humans) are considered to be one of the biggest tribes in Acre, as they account for 42% of the indigenous population. They belongs to the Pano linguistic tribes that habitat the Peruvian and Brazilian Amazon. Moreover, their leader is a respected shaman that vigorously stands up for his tribe in public and through organizations: he founded the União das Naçoes Indigenas (UNI/AC) and ASKARJ, and he is a cofounder of the Alliance of Forest Peoples and of the International Council on Human Rights (IACHR). These organizations are speaking for the rights of the indigenous communities, as well as for human rights and the protection of the rainforest (Aya Conference 2014, Ibiza).
Rapé in the Kaxinawas tribe is used for different purposes. In addition, the Kaxinawas apply rapé for mental healing, mostly in combination with chanting. Rapé connects the tribe with spirits of the jungle and - depending on the exact ingredients - it can cure, heighten concentration, improve hunting, or be a connector with the spiritual nature.

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