~ Deep ancestral connection and grounding energy
~ Opens the heart to gratitude, humility, and spiritual focus
~ Strengthens the respiratory system and clears the sinuses
~ Acts as a natural anti-inflammatory and energetic purifier
~ Supports meditation and spiritual alignment
~ Invokes harmony with nature and the healing spirit of the forest
Benefits of Hapé (General):
~ Connects you to the Earth, helping you to ground and center yourself for meditation and prayer
~ Clears negativity and stills the mind
~ Offers energetic protection that comes from connecting with the plant — an ally for strength, clarity, and focus
~ Purifies and cleanses the sinuses and respiratory tract. Used by traditional peoples to treat sinus issues and reduce mucus
~ Supports the digestive system and stimulates the bowels
Hive Nectar Hapé is made by Paulo Kuntanawa with royal jelly from the beehives of their community. Propolis is a VERY powerful healing medicine. Propolis has antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, and anti-inflammatory properties. In the hive, propolis is used as a glue to close up small gaps and prevent foreign invaders from entering the hive. It has a very similar effect on our immune system, acting as a protector and fortifier. Work with this hapé to connect with the powerful medicine of the bees to bring forth health, vitality, and prosperity to your life.
Handcrafted in the Amazon region of Acre, this medicine carries the vibration of the bee — a sacred symbol of harmony, diligence, and life force. Its preparation involves a prayerful process using artisanal tobacco and ash, mixed with forest elements that carry antibiotic and anti-inflammatory properties.
Paulo Kuntanawa prepares each batch as an offering to the planet, invoking peace, health, and unity for all beings. Through the Hive Nectar Propolis Hapé, we are invited to reconnect with the web of life, to remember the sacred reciprocity that exists between humans and the natural world.
Every purchase directly supports the preservation of ancestral culture and the continuation of sustainable forest medicine practices.
Application: Hapé can be self-administered using a V-shaped self-applicator pipe, known as a ‘Kuripe’ pipe which connects the mouth to the nostrils. It can also be administered by another person using a large blow pipe, called a ‘Tepi’, which connects the blower’s mouth to the other person’s nostrils.
Use: Start with a dime sized amount to begin your practice. Pour the medicine into your palm, say a prayer and align with the spirit of the hapé . Next, scoop half of the hapé into the nose end of the pipe and gently tap it with a finger to settle the powder into the kuripe’s v-shaped elbow. With the Kuripe loaded, inhale a deep breath and hold it while placing the correct ends of the pipe comfort-ably into the left nostril and between lips. With eyes closed gently exhale the breath, blowing the hapé up the left nostril first, and then the right.
After you have applied, sit for 5-10 minutes in meditation, feeling the effects. Always work with this plant ally in a ceremonial setting, in reverence and prayer. Hapé should never be consumed habitually or socially.
Dosage can be increased after prolonged use once one becomes more accustom to working with this medicine and has built a relationship with the plant and hapé as a spiritual tool.
Prepared by Paulo Kuntanawa in the Amazon region of Acre, Brazil.
Storage: Keep in an airtight container, away from dampness and direct sunlight.
***Consumption recommendations are based on traditional use by Indigenous peoples. This product is not approved by the FDA and is not intended to diagnose or treat any illness. All product information is provided for educational purposes only. We recommend consulting your healthcare practitioner before beginning any new practice.***