Rapé Yawanawa Forca Feminina is made by Nawashahu Yawanawá in Aldeia Sagrada, the most remote village of the Yawanawá tribe. Powerful, clear and balanced; this strong rapé of rustica and tsunu ash is special because Nawashahu's mother was the first woman allowed to undergo the sacred one-year diet - something previously reserved only for men. Perfect for deep connection, emotional release and spiritual strength.
This rapé comes from Nawashahu Yawanawá in Aldeia Sagrada, the most remote village upriver in the Brazilian Amazon. Nawashahu is Chief Biraci's daughter and the child of Putani Yawanawá - the woman who broke centuries of tradition by becoming the first female to complete the sacred one-year diet. For countless generations, this spiritual rite belonged exclusively to men. But Putani and her sisters changed everything, reclaiming rights that had been denied to women for ages.
Growing up with such a powerful example shaped Nawashahu into the ceremony leader and rapé maker she is today. She performs sacred songs in both Portuguese and her native Yawanawá tongue, traveling worldwide to share her traditions. Yet she spends most of her time in Aldeia Sagrada, where ancestral customs remain untouched and where she crafts this rapé using time-honored methods.
Forca Feminina comes to life through Nawashahu's careful preparation of rustica and tsunu ashes, mixed by hand while she prays. What emerges is a remarkable rapé full of spirit that works powerfully—this isn't some gentle introduction to plant medicine, but a serious rapé for those ready to dive deep into meditation or emotional work.
What to expect:
Forca Feminina doesn't mess around - you'll feel it right away. Perfect for serious meditation sessions or when you need to work through heavy emotions. The grounding effect kicks in immediately, with deeper shifts unfolding over the following hours.
While crafted with feminine intention, this medicine speaks to anyone seeking inner balance. Our whole team uses it regularly - men and women alike value the mental stillness it creates.
Take a small amount in your kuripe or have someone assist you with a tepi. Start conservatively - this rapé packs a punch. Great for meditation, emotional processing, or simply clearing your head after a hectic day.
Every batch is completely handmade using recipes passed down from Nawashahu's mothers and grandmothers. Natural ingredients mean each batch varies slightly in potency and aroma - that's the hallmark of authentic craftsmanship. This marks the first time we've sourced rapé directly from a female maker in the Amazon, adding another layer of significance to an already remarkable medicine.
We partner directly with Nawashahu because we believe in supporting her groundbreaking work and because it ensures uncompromising quality. No industrial processing, no middlemen - just authentic rapé exactly as she makes it in her village. When you choose this rapé, you're supporting Nawashahu's mission and helping other women in her tribe carve out their own space in traditional medicine. The story behind this medicine makes it meaningful, but the experience is important too - and this one delivers.
Forca Feminina is prepared while Nawashahu prays, infusing the rapé with an intention that differs from traditionally male-made blends. The feminine energy does not express itself as softness but as a different way of cleansing: where male-made blends often focus on force and direct grounding, Forca Feminina works more on emotional release and inner balance. Both men and women experience this as a blend that gives you permission to feel what lives inside you, without overwhelm. Discover more about our rapé makers in our article about the Amazon tribes behind our rapé.
Nawashahu Yawanawá is a ceremony leader and rapé maker from Aldeia Sagrada, the most remote village of the Yawanawá tribe. She is the daughter of Chief Biraci and Putani Yawanawá, the first woman to complete the sacred one-year diet. Nawashahu carries this legacy of feminine strength forward by leading ceremonies herself and making rapé according to the recipes of her mother and grandmothers. Her rapé is special because it represents the first time we receive directly from a female maker in the Amazon, without middlemen or commercial processing.
Absolutely. While Forca Feminina is made with feminine intention and energy, this plant medicine works for everyone seeking balance and clarity. The entire NL Naturals team uses this blend regularly, both men and women. The feminine power in this rapé is not about gender but about a certain quality of cleansing: gentle yet deep, direct yet loving. Men often find that this blend helps them reach emotional layers that other rapés cannot easily access. Learn more about choosing the right blend in our rapé selection guide.
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