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Huasca Clove: Sacred Vine of the Amazon

The Amazonian tribes use Clove Huasca both for its medicinal (anti-inflammatory, analgesic and aphrodisiac) and entheogenic properties.

The most special property of Clavo Huasca is that it is a powerful natural aphrodisiac, with properties that stimulate vitality and sexual energy. This property has led to its incorporation into rituals and practices related to fertility.

Clove Huasca bark is also used in traditional Amazonian medicine for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties, to relieve muscle and joint pain, and for its stimulating properties.

Kuntanawa Tribe

The Kuntanawa tribe is found in the border region between Brazil and Peru, on the banks of the Gregório and Juruá rivers (Acre State), extending into adjacent areas of the Peruvian rainforest.

The Amazon rainforest surrounding the location of the Kuntanawa tribe is known for its unique biodiversity and ecological importance. The dense vegetation and the rivers that meander through the region are the setting for the daily life of the tribe, whose subsistence is based on hunting, fishing and agriculture.

The geographical proximity and interdependence of natural resources have generated significant interactions with communities such as the Ashaninka, Shipibo-Conibo and other tribes that share territories in the region.

These relationships include commercial exchanges, alliances in the defense of their lands and resources, as well as shared cultural practices. Although each tribe maintains its unique identity, constant interaction has contributed to the cultural richness and diversity of the region, and has strengthened the Kuntanawa’s commitment to preserving their unique traditions and ways of life.