Suco de Rapé Força - Nasal Spray Liquid Extract - A Contemporary Expression of a Traditional Medicine

Rapé is an Amazonian snuff made from strong Tabaco and the ashes of sacred trees. Used for thousands of years by tribes throughout Acre and the surrounding forest regions, it is traditionally blown into the nostrils with a Kuripe or Tepi to clear the mind, sharpen presence, and re-establish inner alignment.

Alongside the well-known powdered form, some communities also prepare liquid Tabaco extracts, inhaled from the palm of the hand. Suco de Rapé Força is a modern continuation of this lineage. A respectful, refined expression of an ancient practice, offering a clean, practical method of application through a nasal sprayer.

Energetic and Ceremonial Qualities

Suco de Rapé Força carries the unmistakable character of strong Rapé blends: Direct, grounding, and inward-focusing. Its liquid form creates an immediate sense of overwhelm for some users, due to the sharp flash and rapid absorption through the nasal passages and sinuses. A single spray in each nostril delivers a striking, aromatic impact in the front centre of the face, awakening clarity and silencing the inner noise that obscures perception.

Compared to powdered Rapé, the experience is more immediate, sharper, and occasionally a little shocking. The concentrated actives can produce a brief flash followed by a noticeable sinking or descending sensation in the body. Although the delivery method is novel, the effect remains fully aligned with the ceremonial intention of grounding, presence, and respectful engagement with one’s inner landscape.

Function and Composition

Suco de Rapé Força is crafted from a variety of authentic tribal Rapés, selected for their depth, grounding qualities, and strong presence. The exact formulation remains confidential, and natural variations ensure each batch is entirely unique and cannot be repeated exactly.

The liquid extract is produced using high-frequency resonance extraction, a method that draws out the aromatic and energetic qualities of the Rapés without heat or chemical solvents. After extraction, the liquid passes through multi-stage filtration, including a final 2-micron microfilter that removes all plant material. What remains is a clear liquid containing only dissolved active compounds.

Following filtration, the extract undergoes a long period of gravity-settling, sometimes a month, sometimes nearly a year. Heavier saturated compounds naturally descend, clarifying the liquid without force. Because the extract is deliberately made at high concentration, fine precipitation may still form over time, which is normal behaviour of a highly saturated extract. A small amount of bio-alcohol (9%), and halite salt are added to maintain stability without altering its character.

Traditional Practice and Modern Application

Liquid Tabaco preparations have long been inhaled from the palm in various regions. The nasal spray format offers a refined evolution of this method. When sprayed with a slight inward breath, the mist reaches deeper areas of the sinuses than palm inhalation, while retaining the traditional purpose of clearing space and heightening focus.

Use and Posture

Apply one or two sprays into each nostril, aiming the nozzle slightly toward the centre of the head. A gentle inhalation helps guide the mist upward.

Remain sitting upright during and after use. This posture allows any fluid formed in the sinuses to move forward and outward through the nose, rather than down the throat. If any liquid does reach the throat, do not swallow it — simply spit it out, following traditional practice. Use sparingly and with respect.

Sprayer Instructions and Sediment Behaviour

Because the extract is highly concentrated, fine precipitation may naturally appear over time. This is not plant material but oversaturated active compounds settling out of solution. To ensure smooth use:

- Bottles are shipped without the sprayer mounted.
- Screw the sprayer on firmly until a clear click and resistance is felt.
- Shake gently before use to redistribute any settled material.
- If the sprayer becomes blocked, rinse the stem under lukewarm water and pump until it flows freely.
- After rinsing, spray several times outside the water to clear remaining moisture.

- The 11 ml bottle is supplied with a nasal sprayer.
- The 22 ml refill is supplied without a sprayer.
- Additional sprayers can be ordered separately here.

Storage & Shelf Life

Suco does not require refrigeration. Store it below room temperature and away from direct light to maintain optimal stability. When kept under suitable conditions, the shelf life can extend up to two years. The best-before date is printed on the label for reference. After each use, it is advisable to wipe the nozzle with a slightly damp tissue and place the cap back on cleanly.

Halite from the Himalayas

To harmonise the extract, a small amount of Himalayan Halite salt is added. Formed under immense geological pressure, this mineral grows as transparent, glass-like solids. When struck, the crystals split into perfect rectangular shapes, revealing their internal geometric precision.

Halite’s precise crystalline order allows it to dissolve smoothly and cleanly, creating a gentle saline character suited to the nasal passages. Because of its purity and structural clarity, only a very small amount is needed. It does not alter the nature of the extract, but provides a pure mineral foundation that supports comfort when the spray enters the sinuses.
Its presence also enables the liquid to be preserved with a lower percentage of alcohol, maintaining stability while keeping the extract as close as possible to its natural form.

Nasal Wash Recommendation

Because Suco causes less nasal fluid than powdered Rapé, a simple nasal wash can be helpful afterward. A basic rinse can be prepared using:

- distilled water
- a small amount of natural salt
- optionally a trace of Menthol for subtle freshness

Allow the rinse to remain briefly in the sinuses, then blow the nose with force. This can be repeated if desired, especially before sleep, to help keep the nasal passages open through the night.

Mapacho and Traditional Singa (Tabaco Liquid)

Mapacho (Nicotiana rustica) is one of the most traditional and widely respected plants of the Amazon. Considered a master plant, it is central to the work of tabaqueros — shamans who specialise in Tabaco — and it is also used alongside other teacher plants such as Ayahuasca. In many regions, Mapacho is prepared not only as smoke or Rapé, but also as "Singa", a strong Tabaco liquid used in ceremonies, initiations, and moments of crisis or healing.

Singa holds an important place in Amazonian ritual life. Depending on the tribe, it may be snuffed, drunk, or applied externally, often accompanied by specific chants. Its purpose varies: to shift consciousness, support trance states, fortify the shaman, or clear obstructive energies from a patient. Each community maintains its own methods of preparing and using Singa, and its role is shaped by the lineage and cosmology of the people.

In some areas of the Montaña and the Guyana region, shamans ingest or inhale concentrated Tabaco liquids during magico-religious ceremonies to enter visionary states. Recipes may include only Mapacho or be combined with other ritual plants, such as Ayahuasca or Maikoa (Brugmansia). Among the Coto of Peru, only shamans are permitted to snuff Singa, while other male members may drink it. The Jivaro peoples developed refined ways of preparing Tabaco juice for communication with the spirit world, using it in initiations, vision quests, war preparations, and protective rites. In their traditions, both men and women may participate in its use.

Guyana tribes typically squeeze and steep fresh Tabaco leaves in water, after which the liquid is either drunk or inhaled — women generally drink the infusion, while men inhale it. Among the Tukanos of Colombia and Brazil, Singa is reserved for shamanic rituals and used exclusively by shamans or their apprentices to deepen trance and induce purification. Some communities boil Tabaco water into a dense concentrate, occasionally thickened with cassava starch, creating a paste that is licked from the fingers or a wooden stick. These preparations are known for producing strong physical reactions that are considered integral to cleansing and renewal within those traditions.

In the Ecuadorian Montañas, Tabaco juice is consumed to communicate with spirits, and Tabaco water is inhaled to call upon the spirit of the plant during healing work. Campa tabaqueros likewise drink concentrated Tabaco preparations to seek guidance and strengthen their connection to the unseen world during ecstatic states. In various Jivaro traditions, Tabaco juice plays a significant role in supporting those experiencing imbalance or spiritual disturbance, and it is used in a broader context of care, protection, and ceremonial practice.

Across the Amazon, Mapacho remains a foundational plant — one that carries authority, clarity, and a capacity to bridge human and spiritual realms. Singa, in its many forms, reflects this relationship: a potent expression of trust, discipline, and dialogue with the living world that surrounds and supports the people who work with it.

Warning on Ingesting Tabaco in Any Form

A strong warning is necessary when discussing the ingestion of Tabaco liquids. While Singa plays an important role in various indigenous traditions, drinking concentrated Tabaco juice can be extremely dangerous outside of those exact cultural contexts. Indigenous shamans who work with Singa have undergone years of training, dietary restrictions, and initiation processes that allow them to tolerate and understand the plant’s intensity.

For untrained individuals, ingesting Tabaco liquid can lead to severe nicotine poisoning, overwhelming physical reactions, loss of consciousness, or worse. Traditional use does not imply safe recreational use. In many tribes, only highly trained shamans are allowed to drink or snuff concentrated Tabaco liquids, and even then, only during strictly guided ritual settings.

Under no circumstances should Tabaco juice be drunk by untrained persons, nor should it be experimented with casually. The same applies to any concentrated Tabaco extract. Modern users should never ingest Rapé, Singa, or any form of extracted Tabaco liquid.

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