Huni Kuin | Tonka

Tonka snuff is made with the oh-so-wonderfully scented Cumaru (Dipteryx odorata) seeds. It has a beautiful vanilla and almond-like flavor, and for that reason it is used to flavor tobacco snuffs and cigars, and even for haute cuisine deserts. Tonka beans were first used in perfumery in the 1700s. It has a dreamy smell that when inhaled in Rapé helps you journey into the depths of the mysteries of the forest. Its sweet delicate flavor makes it work on the heart chakra.

Amazonian Cumaru is considered a medicine for respiratory problems but also has its use as a lucky charm. In Amazonian folk magic it is used for realizing wishes and manifesting. The bark and seeds are traditionally used for their medicinal qualities. Due to its ability to widen the airways, it is primarily used for respiratory problems such as bronchitis and asthma. It is said to be anti-inflammatory and anti-rheumatic.