Jatobá Hapé is a preparation using the seed of the Jatobá tree.

Many wisdom keepers regard it as a guardian tree ash — carrying the spiritual protection and stamina of a forest elder.

Jatobá is one of the hardest and most resilient trees in the Amazon.

It teaches inner strength, persistence, and endurance through challenge.

It is seen as energetically masculine, but not aggressively so.

This tree is known to have traditional uses among native peoples, who often work ceremonially with its seeds before sacred meditation rituals.

Honoring these seeds is believed to support inner balance and mental clarity.

The name Jatobá comes from the Tupi language and means “tree of large fruits.”

In addition to its ritual significance, Jatobá is also valued for its traditional qualities.

It has been regarded as supportive for physical balance and vitality, reflecting its long-standing role in Amazonian wellness traditions.

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Crafted by: Txana Mukaya Rya, Igarape Do Caucho Rio Muru, Acre, Brasil

Years of experience making hapé: 17 years

Created by the Kuntanawa Tribe, one of the largest tribes in the state of Acre, extending across different areas of the state with many communities.

They use hapé for various purposes, such as supporting comfort and balance, promoting energetic openness, restoring energetic flow, and encouraging mental clarity and grounding, primarily in conjunction with singing.

Hapé connects the tribe to the spirit of the forest, and depending on the exact ingredients, can restore focus and awareness or serve as a spiritual bridge.

This sacred botanical preparation is made with:

Corda (Ancestral Forest Base):

The base of this blend is grounding and purifying. It is often prepared as a tightly wound rope or cord — hence the name Corda — and is typically air-cured.

This form allows it to be stored for long periods and used for making sacred preparations such as hapé.

Jatobá Tree Ash:

A strong Amazonian hardwood known for its resilience, longevity, and traditional bark and resin.

Jatobá carries a life-force-enhancing quality, good for those renewing after energetic exhaustion or imbalance.

This hapé is often used in ceremonies involving long sitting or deep work, where energetic stamina is needed.

It will support you in physical renewal, creative center balance, and harmonizing the masculine–feminine qualities within.

To connect, enter a space of grace and gratitude before working with the hapé.

Begin by taking one deep breath to honor Father Sky, another to honor Mother Earth, and a third to center yourself in your heart.

Hold the breath in full lungs before gently offering the sacred blend through the breath, aiming toward the upper passage for the most profound experience.

Maintain gentle mouth-breathing and sit with the offering for at least 15–20 minutes before completing your practice.