Rapé Jurema Preta

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Rapé Jurema Preta

Rapé Jurema Preta continues the tradition of Jurema blends, complementing the Tsunu Jurema and Jurema Branca varieties offered here. This potent blend incorporates the sacred ashes of Jurema Preta (black Jurema), bridging Indian and Afro-Brazilian cultural and spiritual practices.

Designed to work deeply on the heart chakra and third eye chakra, Rapé Jurema Preta fosters energetic alignment and spiritual clarity. Its powerful properties assist in opening pathways for mediumistic development, helping users connect with higher dimensions and expand their awareness.

By blending cultural heritage with profound spiritual benefits, Rapé Jurema Preta offers a transformative experience for those seeking both physical grounding and spiritual elevation.

About the Maker

Carlito, my friend from São Paulo, created this rapé. Deeply immersed in plant medicine and Afro-Brazilian practices, he received guidance to explore and master the craft of rapé. Over the years, he has refined his skills, learning to produce high-quality blends despite not having direct ties to indigenous communities. His journey reflects his dedication to honoring the spiritual essence of this sacred medicine.

Carlito shared the unique ritual he follows before releasing his rapé. In his altar space, he places each batch in a room surrounded by crystals and positioned under a pyramid. There, the rapé stays for a week, absorbing the energies of its environment before it leaves his care. This meticulous process reflects his respect and connection to the spiritual dimensions of his work.

Jurema Preta (black jurema) Mimosa Tenuiflora

urema preta, the Brazilian name for Mimosa tenuiflora, is a rare and versatile plant valued for both its visionary properties and proven medical uses. This perennial tree or shrub thrives in tropical deciduous forests, spreading from northeastern Brazil to southern Mexico. Black Jurema thrives as an opportunist, a pioneer plant, and a resilient survivor that propagates easily, especially from seeds.

Taxonomy and Names

In Portuguese, Jurema commonly refers to Mimosa tenuiflora, also widely known as Mimosa hostilis. However, in Brazil, Jurema encompasses a group of “sensitive” plants in the Mimosoidae subfamily.

Among these, Mimosa tenuiflora is often called Black Jurema (Jurema preta). Similarly, Mimosa ophthalmocentra, which is also rich in tryptamines, is known as Red Jurema (Jurema embira). Researcher Sangirardi Jr. identifies White Jurema (Jurema branca) as Pithecellobium diversifolium, while Jurema de Oleiras refers to the less common Mimosa verrucosa.

Interestingly, different tribes sometimes use the names interchangeably. For instance, Mimosa verrucosa may also be called Jurema branca or Jurema preta. Other sources suggest that Acacia farnesiana or Piptadenia stipulacea could also be referred to as Jurema branca, illustrating the fluidity of the plant’s popular nomenclature.

In Mexico, Mimosa tenuiflora is known as Tepezcohuite or Tepescohuite, meaning “tree of the skin.” This name also applies to the plant extract, typically derived from the bark, which is widely used and commercialized for its medical and cosmetic benefits.

Traditional Use

In northeastern Brazil, indigenous cultures have long used Vinho de Jurema, or Jurema wine, as a visionary drink. Depending on the region, its composition and name vary, but black Jurema remains the most common ingredient. People harvest the root or stem bark and brew it over a long period. In some Afro-Brazilian cults, practitioners soak the bark in sugar cane alcohol to create a preparation known as cauim.

Properties

For centuries, both powdered bark and aqueous extracts of Jurema have played a vital role in folk medicine. Healers use them to treat burns, ulcers, and wounds with exceptional results. Evidence of its use dates back to the Maya civilization, demonstrating its historical importance.

More recently, Mimosa tenuiflora bark has delivered groundbreaking results in treating burns and skin injuries. It played a significant role in treating victims of Mexico’s 1982 San Juanico gas explosion and the 1985 earthquake.

Studies reveal that Mimosa tenuiflora’s healing properties come from a combination of bioactive compounds, including tannins, triterpenoid saponins, steroid saponins, polyphenols, phytosterols, lipids, and alkaloids. Pharmacological research highlights its antimicrobial, antifungal, analgesic, regenerative, cicatrizing, anti-inflammatory, and anti-aging effects. This scientific validation underscores the powerful traditional medicine of black Jurema.