Sananga, a spiritual and traditional Amazonian medicine made from the roots and bark of the plant known by the indigenous name Mata Heins (Tabernaemontana genus, particularly Tabernaemontana sananho), is used by the tribes of the Amazon basin for various purposes. This includes spiritual ceremonies, healing rituals, and enhancing visual sharpness for hunting.
Ceremony Overview
1. Setting Intentions: Participants typically begin by framing intentions, calling for healing, clarity, or profound insights.
2. Application: Sananga, administered as eye drops, triggers an intense sensation that may last from a few minutes to several minutes. It's not to be consumed orally.
3. Experience: The administration often leads to a marked stinging feeling, causing increased tear production and temporary visual obscurity. This reaction is believed to promote physical, emotional and spiritual release, leading to heightened understanding and clarity.
Healing Properties
Sananga operates on three distinct healing realms - Physical, Emotional, and Spiritual:
• Physical Healing: Used by warrior tribes to sharpen perception for hunting, detecting subtle forest movements.
• Emotional Healing: Seen as a method to cleanse emotional blockages and instil a sense of calm.
• Spiritual Healing: Sananga aids in balancing soul energies, expanding inner vision or AJNA CHAKRA, and improving physiological eye health.
Indications and Benefits
Sananga is praised for its potential benefits in various ocular conditions:
• Visual Enhancements: Immediate improvements in colour perception and near-sightedness have been documented.
• Healing Eye Conditions: Assistance with issues such as glaucoma, cataracts, and other vision disorders.
• Energy Balancing: Promoting synchronisation with spiritual natural forces for an enriched spiritual vision.
• Vivid Dreams: Often induces insightful dreams.
Contra-Indications
• Sensitivity: The intense sensation may be overwhelming for some.
• Underlying Health Conditions: Consultation with a healthcare provider is advised if underlying eye or health conditions exist, including glaucoma, cataracts, or infections.
• Unresolved Complex Trauma: Not recommended for individuals dealing with unresolved complex trauma.
Cultural Perspective
The tribe's person recognises Sananga's active principle, Ibogaine (a naturally occurring psychoactive substance known for its ability to induce profound psychological experiences), for its ability to induce deep trance states, connecting with the spirit world. In ancestral Shamanic views, panama (a term used to describe a collection of negative or lower energies that may affect a person's spiritual well-being) represents lower energies within the individual's energetic body, which Sananga assists in cleansing.
Personal Development Application
Sananga provides a cleansing process, rejuvenating and leaving one feeling capable, joyful, and invigorated. By clearing negative energies, it can act as a subtle yet effective energising force, enhancing overall life satisfaction.
Please be mindful that this description serves informational purposes and does not replace professional medical counsel or guidance from trained practitioners. Always consult with a healthcare provider prior to engaging in any alternative or traditional healing practices.