Katukina Blond

Katukina Blond assists to open the nasal passages and clear the mind. A very pleasant and medium strength medicine but still has powerful effect. It is also an excellent option for a first time user. It effect is often associated with crystal clear clarity.

Katukina Blond benefits from the additional use from a secret healing tree used for its healing properties and strengthening of the immune system. The addition of a subtle amount of Eucalyptus ashes is to add protection from colds, flu and a range of bacterial threats whilst also giving this Rappè a clean and clearing aroma and effect. It is excellent for headaches and fatigue, clearing brain fog and settling the mind. This blend was further formulated to protect the overall nervous system and gives the user a clear sense of self after the experience has resided. This Katukina blend has a particular blond powder with an intoxicating aroma that users will be drawn too. It has a wonderful effect leaving one relaxed and reflective, providing a protective feeling over the body and offers a strong grounding and steady centre. This rappé has a gentle masculine feel to it, hence the spelling of ‘blond’ without an ‘e’.

KATUKINA

Defining who the Katukina are on the basis of their name alone is not a simple task. Since the first half of the 19th century, the historical records produced by missionaries, travellers and governemnt agents concerning the indigenous peoples of Juruá river refer to all the known indigenous groups by the name Katukina. According to the anthropologist Paul Rivet - “Katukina or Catuquina, Katokina, Katukena, Katukino - is a generic term that came to be attributed to five linguistically distinct and geographically proximate groups” (Rivet 1920). Today, this number has been reduced to three. One from the Katukina linguistic family in the region of the Jutaí river in Amazonas state and two from the Pano linguistic family in Acre state.

The name “Katukina” is not what each of the tribes call themselves, rather it is a designation they accept as an overall definition for the six clans. There is no common ethnic designation, rather, there self-designations which are widely accepted and refer to the six clans into which they divide: Varinawa (People of the Sun), Kamanawa (People of the Jaguar), Satanawa (People of the Otter), Waninawa (People of the Peachpalm), Nainawa (People of the Sky) and Numanawa (People of the Dove).

This group of people - designated the Katukina are tribes still very connected and well known for their knowledge and use of sacred plants. They consider themselves as the first people to receive Kambo medicine straight from the frog. Katukina Rappé is known for its strength and depth, carrying a wild and intimate spirit of the jungle.