ABOUT CANELA DE VELHO (miconia albicans):
 
'Powerful Aligning Calmness'
 
Canela de Velho has a dominant reputation amongst various tribes as a powerful medicine. Travels through the use of its Rapé include deep rooted revelations that transform into a harmonic energy fields allowing grounded states of calmness.

Velho Canela is a hard tree that can appear to have very clear skin up to seemingly having white wood. Considering its size it can also be defined as a shrub plant with its height reaching 0,3 to 7 meters. In some areas it is known as white-flowered Quaresmeira or white-flowered lentil.

Common in northeastern Brazil, in the Roraima and Amazonas areas but also in the southern region of Brazil like in Santa Catarina it belongs to the Melastomatacea family. It can be found as well in the states of Bahia and Sergipe and is popularly used for medicinal purposes, especially in regions of Brazil where many people cannot afford any other type of medicine. Traditionally it has been a cornerstone of Brazilian folk medicine for centuries.

The Canelo de Velho spirit lives in a plant rich in bioactive compounds. These components are present in animals, plants and medicines and help prevent and treat certain diseases by supplying flavonoids, terpenes , rutin, triterpenic , oleanolic acid, ursolic acid, alpha-amyrin and quercetin.

Canela de Velho or “skin of the elders” is widely used in Brazil to aid in several ailments. It is said to show delaying signs of premature ageing of the skin. The aerial parts are used as an infusion to treat arthrosis and arthritis, to relieve rheumatic and stomach pains, to treat joint pain, spinal discomfort and intestinal disorders due to its anti-inflammatory, antimutagenic, antinociceptive, digestive and hepatoprotective properties. It has been used as a remedy for a wide variety of chronic pain in the knees, spine and joints.

The Canela de Velho tree, known for its sweet flavor and warming properties, has become a staple in Amazonian spirituality, where its earthy, centering effects are invaluable during ceremonies that require deep grounding. Its effects are notably calming and the strength of this plant teaches us to be more relaxed with our nerves, learning to accept our mood.

The ashes used in the Canelo de Velho Rapé composition are delivered from deep in the jungle, causing a special grounding and balancing effect. This benefit is achieved through a deep connection to Amazonian wisdom that indigenous communities have valued for centuries.

Another specialty about this master planet teacher is the vigorously work in predominantly three centers of our life that are being harmonized: mental, emotional and physical. Through being firmly rooted, as well as extremely strong and in many cases working with Canelo de Velho can be quiet overwhelming. Some tribes consider it one of the strongest Rapé medicines. 

This blend helps clear energy blockages throughout the body making it ideal for those seeking to balance their mental, emotional and physical states, especially during meditation or deep introspection.

The divine mixture made out of Canelo de Velho is an adjuvant in the treatment of fibromyalgia, joint pain, back pain, bursitis, free radical neutralization, and blood purification. This makes it an allied option for treating conditions like tendonitis, osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.

It is good for the circulatory system and helps control diabetes by reducing blood sugar levels. It has many nutrients that act as a digestive tonic which is why it acts against stomach and intestinal diseases such as diarrhea, gastritis, etc. More health benefits are promoted through attributes of being antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antitumor and antimicrobial.

Renowned for its wide range of therapeutic benefits, all these qualities make it a holistic choice for health not only on a physical plane but also emotionally and mentally.

Not only does Canelo de Velho induce a state of calm and harmony like mentioned before but it as well enhances focus and concentration. It offers mental clarity through a state of presence, making it an excellent tool for meditation and spirituality. 

Its ashes are ideal for spiritual practices focused on grounding and energetic realignment. They facilitate spiritual cleansing and are helping to clear repetitive negative thoughts and emotional blockages that hinder personal growth. It can take it as far as leading to a complete reset of the energy field. 

Healing on many levels is enhanced, helping to release stored tensions and promote long lasting inner peace. It can go as far as consciously connecting to the higher self and find enlightened clarity during introspective practices.

Through a raise in vibration and consciousness during its application the plant teacher can awaken ancestral memories and even invite a deeper connection to true spiritual heritage. This helps practitioners to connect more deeply with their inner selves and with nature. Paradoxically through expanding into the realm of spirit an even stronger connection to the physical world can be achieved.

Canela de Velho Rapé can help expand sensory perception, allowing for greater sensitivity to subtle stimuli from the environment and the spiritual world, leading to altered states of consciousness, visions and profound insights.

It offers a profound sense of focus, grounding and spiritual connection. Famous for bringing balanced realignment and stability on three levels of self being the physical, emotional and mental aspect, it helps to achieve deep calmness and insightful clarity. 
 
Medical Benefits:
analgesic
anti-inflammatory
antioxidant
antitumoral
antimicrobial
antimutagenic
antinociceptive
digestive
hepatoprotective
fibromyalgia
joint pain
back pain
spinal discomfort
knees pain
bursitis
free radical neutralization
blood purification
tendonitis
osteoarthritis
rheumatoid arthritis
good for the circulatory system
diabetes
reducing blood sugar levels
stomach and intestinal diseases
diarrhea
gastritis
skincare
arthrosis

Spiritual Benefits: 
state of calmness
harmony
focus
concentration
mental clarity
state of presence
meditation
grounding
energetic realignment
spiritual cleansing
emotional blockages
reset of the energy field.
release stored tensions
inner peace
connecting to the higher self
enlightened clarity
awaken ancestral memories
connection to true spiritual heritage
introspection
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Main Chakras: 
Solar Plexus
Sacral
Root