Sananga (eye drops)
A traditional Amazonian eye medicine used for clarity, focus, and energetic cleansing through the eyes.
What It Is
Sananga is a sacred plant medicine made from the roots and bark of specific Amazonian shrubs, traditionally used by Indigenous tribes such as the Kaxinawá (Huni Kuin), Yawanawá, and Matsés.
It is applied as eye drops directly into the eyes in a ceremonial setting. The medicine is known for its immediate intensity, followed by a sense of clarity, stillness, and energetic reset. Sananga is not recreational. It is used as a tool for purification, focus, and alignment, both physically and energetically.
Book a SessionSupports visual and mental clarity, sharpening perception and awareness.
Helps center attention and reduce mental distraction.
May bring forward and release stored emotional tension.
Used to clear heavy or stagnant energy through the body and system.
Science & Physiological Effects
Sananga is derived from plants in the Tabernaemontana genus, which contain alkaloids studied for their interaction with the nervous system.
While scientific research on Sananga itself is limited, studies on related compounds suggest potential influence on:
- the autonomic nervous system
- sensory perception and response
- neural signaling pathways
The intense stimulation of the eyes may activate reflex pathways that influence alertness, focus, and sensory processing. Most of the understanding of Sananga remains rooted in traditional use, with modern research still developing. This work is approached as a complementary practice, not a medical treatment.
How It Feels
Sananga is applied directly into the eyes, creating an immediate and often intense burning sensation that typically lasts for a few minutes. During this time, the body may respond through:
- tearing and release
- deep breathing or stillness
- emotional or energetic shifts
After the initial intensity passes, many people experience a sense of:
- clarity and sharpness
- calm and grounded presence
- reset in focus and awareness
The medicine works both physically through the eyes and energetically through the body's system.
The Sananga Experience
The experience is short but powerful.
You may experience:
- strong burning or stinging in the eyes (temporary)
- watering and physical release
- emotional release or internal stillness
- a deep sense of presence after the intensity
The intensity is part of the process, a moment of surrender that often leads to clarity and reset.
Ceremonial Application
Sananga is traditionally applied within a ceremonial or intentional setting.
The practitioner:
- holds a grounded and safe space
- guides breath and presence through the intensity
- supports the release process
This allows the experience to be held with awareness rather than resistance.
Who This Is For
Sananga may be supportive for those seeking clarity, focus, and energetic cleansing. It can be especially helpful when you feel:
- mentally foggy
- energetically heavy
- emotionally blocked
- disconnected from your body
This practice is best approached with openness and willingness to move through temporary discomfort in exchange for clarity and reset.
Schedule an Intro CallWays to Experience This Work
circles
Larger group experiences (typically 4-8 people), held on specific dates (community sessions).
Previous Work
A glimpse into the spaces and moments where this work is held with care, intention, and respect.
Each experience is guided with presence, creating a safe container for release, clarity, and reconnection.
