Mapacho is considered very sacred by Amazonian shamans and is employed alone (by tabaqueros) or in combination with other plants in shamanic practices. Some shamans drink the juice of tobacco leaves alone as a source of visions. Mapacho is used extensively in healing practices and is considered a medicine, not a health hazard, when used properly.
Tobacco is one of the most important plants in the lives of all tribes of the northwest Amazon. It's many names include lukux-ri (Yukuna); ye'-ma ...(more)
Mapacho is considered very sacred by Amazonian shamans and is employed alone (by tabaqueros) or in combination with other plants in shamanic practices. Some shamans drink the juice of tobacco leaves alone as a source of visions. Mapacho is used extensively in healing practices and is considered a medicine, not a health hazard, when used properly.
Tobacco is one of the most important plants in the lives of all tribes of the northwest Amazon. It's many names include lukux-ri (Yukuna); ye'-ma ...(more)
Mapacho is considered very sacred by Amazonian shamans and is employed alone (by tabaqueros) or in combination with other plants in shamanic practices. Some shamans drink the juice of tobacco leaves alone as a source of visions. Mapacho is used extensively in healing practices and is considered a medicine, not a health hazard, when used properly.
Tobacco is one of the most important plants in the lives of all tribes of the northwest Amazon. It's many names include lukux-ri (Yukuna); ye'-ma ...(more)