Shawadawa | Kapayuba

Strength: ●●●○ • Effect: 🌱 Root

Overview
Shawadawa Kapayuba is a steady, forest grounded Hapé known for its firm, centering presence. It is often chosen when you want to feel anchored in your body, clear heaviness, and return to a calm, resilient state with clean focus.

When to work with it
Work with this blend when you feel ungrounded, emotionally weighed down, or mentally scattered and you want a strong reset. Many people reach for it before meditation, prayer, ceremony, or quiet reflection, especially when the intention is stability, protection, and grounded clarity.

Sacred ingredients

• Artisanal tobacco: Commonly identified as Nicotiana rustica, provides the traditional base, supporting presence, focus, and energetic grounding.
• Traditional ash: Tsunu (Sunu) bark ash (Platycyamus regnellii) creates structure and balance in the blend, supporting a clean, steady experience.
• Kapayuba: The defining plant element of this blend, traditionally worked with for its rooted, strengthening character and steadying influence.

Craft & tradition
This Hapé is prepared through traditional Amazonian methods, with plants dried, sifted, and finely blended into a smooth ceremonial powder. The process is approached with care and intention, honoring the discipline of medicine making and the relationship between plant, maker, and prayer.

Tribal perspective
The Shawadawa people of the Western Amazon carry deep knowledge of sacred plants and ceremonial practice. While specific teachings around Kapayuba blends are not always shared openly, Shawadawa attributed Hapé is generally approached as a grounding ally for clearing dense energy, strengthening inner alignment, and returning to balance through respectful, intentional use.

Safety Reminder
Contains nicotine. Not for use by individuals under the age of 21, pregnant/nursing individuals, or those with cardiovascular or respiratory health concerns. Use with mindful intention in a quiet, intentional space.