Apurinã Verde – Awiry Rapé - A rare green Rapé from the Apurinã tribe, made without Tabaco or ashes

Function and Composition

Apurinã Verde is a rare tribal Rapé sourced directly from the Apurinã people of the southern Amazon, particularly from the region of Pauini near the border with Acre. This unique blend stands apart from most Amazonian Rapés: it contains no Tabaco and no ashes. Instead, it is made from finely powdered green plants—primarily Awiry and Kutanta—which are prepared according to a sacred and secretive ancestral recipe. The result is a vibrant green Rapé with a clean, subtle aroma and a whisper-like energetic touch that sharpens perception without overwhelming the body.

Energetic and Ceremonial Effects

Though mild at first, the effects of Apurinã Verde unfold with intelligence and finesse. In small amounts, it offers a subtle shift—clearing background mental chatter and promoting gentle presence. With larger doses and a fresh, receptive state, this Rapé takes on a sharper quality, with a slicing, lucid energy that has been compared to the Matsés’ Nu-nu. The eyes may water slightly, but the overall effect is light, non-purging, and grounded. Apurinã Verde is ideal for meditation, intuitive work, and moments of quiet recalibration. It invites clarity without intensity, stillness without sedation.

Awiry – Sacred Gift of the Ancestors

The central plant in this Rapé is Awiry, a wild herb that grows along the riverbanks and is never cultivated. According to Apurinã tradition, Awiry first grew from the burial site of an ancestral Pajé (shaman), who gifted it to the tribe for spiritual use. It is harvested only in small quantities during the dry season, and its availability determines how much Rapé can be made. Awiry is said to support clarity of vision, heightened sensory awareness, and dreaming. It is used not only for meditation but also to improve focus and perception during hunting. The exact botanical identity of Awiry remains unknown outside the tribe, and the recipe is considered a sacred secret, never shared for any price.

Kutanta – Secondary Green Plant

Though little is known about Kutanta, it is often cited as a complementary plant in the Apurinã Rapé blend. Like Awiry, it is green, wild, and sacred—part of the tribe’s lineage of plant knowledge. It may serve to balance or amplify the effects of Awiry, contributing to the Rapé’s fresh aroma and crisp energetic quality.

Tribal and Cultural Context

The Apurinã people, also known as Popingaré and Kangite, live across 27 territories along the Purus River and surrounding regions of Mato Grosso, Amazonas, and Rondônia. Their language, Maipure-Aruak, connects them to a wider linguistic family across the Amazon. Rich in cosmology and ceremonial tradition, the Apurinã are known for their Xingané rituals, dream-based healing, and spiritual use of stones to extract illness. Shamans chew the katsoparu leaf to enter trance states and use Rapé to sharpen vision, heighten awareness, and support spiritual connection.

The Rapé used in these rituals—called Awiry—is highly revered. Unlike other Amazonian tribes, the Apurinã never mix ashes or Tabaco into their Rapé, keeping the preparation pure and plant-based. It is administered via pipe, not self-blown, and used primarily in ceremonies involving silence, dreams, and ancestral contact. To read a detailed article on the Apurinã tribe, click here.

Natural Variation and Availability

Because Awiry grows only in the wild and cannot be cultivated, Apurinã Verde is extremely limited. The tribe produces this Rapé in small batches, depending entirely on the seasonal yield. Each blend may vary in shade, aroma, and intensity. The powder is bright green, fine, and slightly fibrous.

Breath Practice

After application, sit still and quiet the body. Inhale slowly through the mouth, letting the air rise into the upper chest. Pause briefly, then exhale deeply through the mouth. Repeat this gentle breathing pattern without force. This enhances the clarity and subtlety of the Awiry and prepares the mind for inner listening.

On the Use of Intentions

Due to its quiet yet precise nature, Apurinã Verde responds well to subtle intention. Use it to begin a dream ritual, to prepare for focused work, or to clear a mental or energetic fog. This is not a blend that demands attention—it reveals its gifts in stillness and care. To read about the importance of intention and affirmation, click here.

Setting the Standard for Ultra-Fine Rapé

We take great care to reprocess all received stock to ensure the finest possible powder. Rapé often arrives with varying levels of coarseness, as most tribes do not use professional sieving equipment. To address this, we meticulously sieve and regrind every batch to remove rough particles and fibrous material, bringing it to a smooth 150-micron fineness. This particular blend required intensive refinement due to its natural texture. We use laboratory-grade sieves and precise dehydration techniques to achieve consistent, high-quality results. This is our standard, because it provides the most effective and comfortable Rapé experience.

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Other names: Apurinã Verde, Tabaco-free Rapé.

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