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What is Sananga?
Sananga is a traditional medicinal preparation used by various indigenous tribes in the Amazon. It is made from the roots and bark of the Tabernaemontana undulata shrub, a plant native to the Amazonian rainforest. The bark and root are ground into a powder and then extracted into a juice. Traditionally, it’s used by indigenous tribes for spiritual and physical healing (to treat and prevent ocular diseases such as glaucoma, cataracts, farsightedness, nearsightedness and even blindness).
Other given names to Sananga:
- Becchete – This is another name used by some Amazonian tribes
- Sananga Eye Drops – A more descriptive term used in modern contexts, especially when referring to its application as eye drops
- Nukini Drops – Refers to Sananga used by the Nukini tribe, emphasizing its specific cultural origin
- Amazonian Eye Drops – A general term that may be used to describe Sananga in the context of its Amazonian roots
- Kampu Medicine – Sometimes used in a broader sense for traditional Amazonian plant medicines, including Sananga
What Are the Experiences with Sananga?
Using Sananga typically involves administering drops of the liquid into the eyes.
The experience is known for being quite intense and can be uncomfortable or painful initially.
What Are the Acute Effects of Sananga?
The immediate effects of Sananga include a stinging or burning sensation in the eyes, followed by various reported spiritual and physical benefits. Some people report enhanced visual perception and spiritual insights.
Benefits & Risks
Benefits | Improve vision. Enhance spiritual insight. Treat and prevent ocular diseases. Studies also show that Sananga could help combat cancer and is anti-inflammatory. |
Risks | None known so far. |
Therapeutic Use & Personal Growth
Traditionally, Sananga is used for its supposed healing properties, both for physical ailments like eye diseases and spiritual maladies like negative energy.
Some individuals use Sananga as part of their personal spiritual practices, claiming it aids in grounding and clearing mental and emotional blockages.
It is sometimes used before and after Ayahuasca ceremonies, to enhance the vision.
Legality
Sananga is legal in most countries.
History & Stats
Sananga has been used for centuries by indigenous tribes in the Amazon. Its use outside these communities, particularly in Western holistic health circles, is a more recent phenomenon, and there’s limited statistical data on its prevalence.
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