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Forest medicines

Ancestral medicines within a responsible ritual context.

At the Sanctuary, each medicine is approached with respect for its origins, informed choice and clear limits. None is presented as recreational or as a promise of healing.

Ceremonial fire and ritual space at Santuário Céu de Aparecida
01

Master medicine

Ayahuasca

An Amazonian sacramental drink used at the Sanctuary exclusively in religious ceremonies. Its use follows prior screening, informed guidance and support before, during and after the ceremony.

02

Presence and prayer

Rapé

A traditional powdered preparation administered nasally according to the foundations and precautions of its context. At the Sanctuary it is optional, non-recreational and connected to presence and prayer.

03

Intense and optional

Sananga

A traditional preparation applied to the eyes and known for intense, temporary discomfort. It is optional and considered only when individual assessment and safety conditions allow.

04

Communion

Cacao

A ritual drink integrated into practices of presence, contemplation and communion. Its meaning comes from the intention, setting and responsible guidance of the gathering.

05

Prayer and fumigation

Ceremonial tobacco

An ancestral medicine used ceremonially in a pipe without inhaling the smoke, following traditional teachings of respect for this ancestral spirit. It is used in prayer and fumigation practices associated with presence, firmness and protection.

Its use is optional, restricted to the sacred context and never recreational.

06

Shared limits

Choice, preparation and responsibility

Rapé, sananga, cacao and ceremonial tobacco are never mandatory. Medicines used in the Sanctuary must be provided by the institution or explicitly authorized by its direction.

No participant may introduce, serve, apply or commercialize medicines or other preparations during Sanctuary activities without prior authorization.

Prepared and reviewed by the direction of Santuário Céu de Aparecida · Updated August 3, 2026.

Sources and limits of this content

Sources

  • Registered bylaws of Organização Céu de Aparecida
  • Internal regulations, activity reports and institutional guidelines of the Sanctuary