Samauma Powder (Ceiba Pentandra) – Powdered Bark from Brazil

Samauma, the Sacred Feminine Tree of the Amazon for Lightness, Connection, and Spiritual Strength

Enter the mystical heart of the Amazon with Samauma (Ceiba pentandra), a sacred tree revered by Indigenous peoples as the “Mother of All Trees.” Our Samauma Powder is made from the finely ground bark of this majestic being, offering a unique way to engage with its spiritual and energetic properties. Sustainably harvested in Brazil, this powdered bark carries a long legacy of ceremonial, cultural, and natural use.

The Sacred Tree of the Amazon

Samauma is one of the largest trees in the Amazon rainforest, easily recognized by its immense buttress roots and towering canopy. In many Indigenous traditions, it is believed to connect heaven and earth, serving as a spiritual conduit between the human and the divine. Often called the “Queen of the Forest”, Samauma is said to embody protection, wisdom, and feminine energy.

Its bark, flowers, and fibers have been used for generations—not just for their physical applications, but for their energetic and ceremonial significance. For many tribes, sitting beneath a Samauma tree is a way to pray, receive visions, or feel a deeper connection to nature’s consciousness.

Traditional and Energetic Uses

Samauma bark is traditionally used in herbal baths, teas, and spiritual cleanses. It’s associated with:

• Lightness and elevation, both physically and emotionally
• Releasing stored tension or stagnation in the body
• Feminine balance and healing
• Supporting spiritual sensitivity and intuition

In Brazilian herbalism, Samauma is often used as a purifier and expander, helping the body let go of what no longer serves. Some refer to it as a “spiritual diuretic”—not just in terms of water retention, but as a symbolic flushing of emotional and energetic weight.

It is often combined with other feminine or heart-centered herbs such as Mulungu, Passionflower, or Rose in ceremonial or wellness rituals.

The Power of the Bark in Powder Form

This powdered bark offers a convenient way to integrate Samauma into your daily or ceremonial practice. Traditionally decocted (simmered) to extract its subtle qualities, the powder can also be infused into herbal blends, spiritual baths, or plant-based body products.

Though not a stimulant or tonic in the classical sense, Samauma is said to bring a feeling of spaciousness and spiritual presence, which many find deeply grounding and centering.

Scientific Curiosity and Traditional Wisdom

While modern science has focused more on the Ceiba pentandra tree’s fiber (kapok) and ecological role, Indigenous and herbal communities continue to value the bark for its energetic impact. Some preliminary investigations have noted the presence of tannins, flavonoids, and alkaloids, which may contribute to its effects.

Still, Samauma remains primarily a spiritual and ceremonial plant, and its gifts are often understood more through experience and ritual than through reductionist analysis.

How to Use

To prepare a decoction:
Simmer 1–2 teaspoons of Samauma bark powder in water for 10–15 minutes. Strain and drink or use as part of a spiritual bath, body rinse, or room cleansing spray.

This powder can also be blended with other herbs to create intention-based preparations for emotional release, feminine support, or energetic clearing. As always, we recommend consulting herbal wisdom traditions or practitioners for guided use.

Sustainably Harvested and Respected

Our Samauma bark is ethically collected in Brazil, in partnership with local gatherers who respect the sacred nature of this tree. No synthetic additives or processing—just the raw power of powdered bark, prepared with intention and care.

At Maya Herbs, we honor the ceremonial legacy of Samauma and offer this powder as a bridge to ancestral knowledge, deep healing, and rooted spiritual presence.

Whether for energetic cleansing, heart-centered ritual, or connection with the sacred feminine, Samauma invites you to rise in stillness and awaken with grace.