Plant Medicine and Traditional Practices

Working with nature, awareness and intention

Plant medicines and traditional practices form part of my wider approach to reconnection and alignment.

I approach these practices with respect, care and intention, creating a supportive space for preparation, personal choice and reflection.

Each practice is different, and not every practice is suitable for everyone.

Ceremonial Cacao

Cacao has a long history of cultural and ceremonial use in Central and South America.

In my sessions, ceremonial cacao offers an opportunity to slow down, become present and connect more deeply with yourself.

It can be incorporated into meditation, breathwork and reflective practices, creating space for warmth, intention and shared connection.

Sananga

Sananga is a traditional Amazonian preparation made from plants of the Tabernaemontana genus. It is used as eye drops in certain Indigenous ceremonial traditions.

Within these traditions, sananga is associated with focus, presence and inner awareness.

The experience can be physically intense, including significant stinging and watering of the eyes. Because applying preparations to the eyes carries risks, including irritation, infection and possible eye injury, careful consideration of safety and suitability is essential.

Hapé (Rapé)

Hapé is a traditional Amazonian powdered preparation, commonly made using tobacco and selected plant ashes.

Used within certain Indigenous ceremonial traditions, it is associated with grounding, stillness, intention and focused awareness.

I approach hapé as a mindful ceremonial practice, allowing space for quiet reflection and connection with the present moment.

Many preparations contain tobacco and nicotine, which can be addictive and carry health risks. Suitability and individual health considerations are important.