RENAQUILLA
A sacred Amazonian vine for emotional release, energetic cleansing, and feminine balance
SACRED AMAZONIAN VINE FOR FEMININE ENERGY AND EMOTIONAL HEALING
RENAQUILLA:
Renaquilla (Petrea volubilis) is a lesser-known but deeply respected plant teacher in Amazonian traditions. With its stunning purple blossoms and vine-like growth, it’s often associated with feminine energy, deep emotional release, and energetic cleansing. Though not as widely studied as some other master plants, Renaquilla holds a unique place in traditional dietas, where it’s used to support boundary-setting, womb healing, and emotional renewal.
This guide explores Renaquilla’s traditional roots, botanical features, and therapeutic potential — offering insight into how this gentle yet powerful vine can support transformation on emotional, energetic, and spiritual levels.
PLANT PROFILE: PETREA VOLUBILIS EXPLAINED
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Scientific name: Petrea volubilis
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Common names: Renaquilla, Queen’s Wreath, Sandpaper Vine
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Family: Verbenaceae
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Plant type: Climbing vine
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Growth height: Can climb up to 12 meters with support
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Native habitat: Tropical forests and riverbanks in the Amazon
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Flowering season: Bright violet-purple flowers bloom mainly in the rainy season
This fast-growing vine is not only medicinal but ornamental, often admired for its cascading flowers that resemble hanging grape clusters.
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WHERE RENAQUILLA GROWS:
NATIVE HABITAT IN THE AMAZON
Renaquilla is native to the tropical regions of South America, especially the Amazonian lowlands of Peru, Ecuador, and Colombia. It thrives in warm, humid environments with rich, moist soil and is often found climbing trees or fences along forest edges.
In rural and Indigenous communities, it is grown near ceremonial centers or collected from the wild, often under the guidance of a curandero.
GROWTH HABITS AND CULTIVATION
Renaquilla grows quickly and vigorously when given support. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-draining soil. Though traditionally harvested from the wild, it is increasingly cultivated in permaculture gardens and reforestation projects due to its resilience and beauty.
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Propagation: From seeds or cuttings
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Soil: Moist, fertile, well-draining
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Sun: Full to partial sun
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Growth form: Woody vine with rough leaves and purple flower clusters
RITUAL USE: RENAQUILLA IN AMAZONIAN CEREMONIES
In Amazonian plant diets, Renaquilla is viewed as a gentle yet clear teacher, especially for emotional healing and inner boundary work. Shamans often prescribe it to individuals dealing with unprocessed grief, energetic entanglements, or blockages in the womb or heart.
Traditional uses include:
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Cleansing emotional attachments
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Womb healing and sexual trauma recovery
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Releasing grief and sadness
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Strengthening energetic boundaries
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Support during menstruation or feminine transitions
Its energy is often described as soft but uncompromising — like a loving grandmother who helps you stand tall.
THERAPEUTIC PROPERTIES OF RENAQUILLA
Physical benefits:
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Traditionally used to ease menstrual cramps and support hormonal balance
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Can help reduce inflammation in the pelvic area
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Known to gently detox the reproductive system
Emotional/spiritual benefits:
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Facilitates emotional clarity and letting go
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Restores a sense of personal sovereignty and inner strength
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Clears lingering energetic bonds from past relationships
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Enhances sensitivity to inner guidance and intuition
Scientific note: While scientific data is limited, anecdotal use suggests a possible regulatory effect on the female reproductive system and nervous system, especially during plant dietas.
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HOW RENAQUILLA IS PREPARED AND CONSUMED
Renaquilla is most commonly used as a bark or stem decoction, taken during a dieta under guidance. It can also be prepared as a cold infusion or used in plant baths (baños de florecimiento) for energetic cleansing.
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Decoction: Simmered for hours and consumed in small amounts
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Bath: Combined with flowers and leaves for cleansing the aura
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Infusion: Occasionally used in gentle teas for emotional release
In dietas, it’s combined with silence, fasting, and sexual abstinence to deepen introspection and connection with the plant’s subtle guidance.
REGIONAL USE IN PERU
At Madre Selva, Renaquilla is used within the Cocama and mestizo healing traditions, where it plays a central role in plant dieta work guided by Maestros like Moisés. This vine is especially valued for its support in emotional healing, womb clearing, and restoring energetic boundaries — often during times of personal transition or inner renewal.
Within these traditions, Renaquilla is offered to individuals seeking to release emotional burdens, reconnect with feminine strength, and cultivate intuitive clarity. Its use is deeply ceremonial and always approached with respect, silence, and a strong container of guidance.
PLANT SYNERGY:
COMBINING RENAQUILLA WITH OTHER ALLIES
Renaquilla pairs beautifully with other plants that support emotional release and energetic realignment:
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With Bobinsana: Deepens heart healing and emotional sensitivity
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With Ajo Sacha: Clears lingering energies and attachments
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With Chiric Sanango: Balances Chiric’s intensity with Renaquilla’s gentleness
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With Rose or Lavender in baths: Enhances softness and comfort
Used together, these plants create a ceremonial space for emotional clearing, feminine rebirth, and boundary repair.
SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND TRADITIONAL KNOWLEDGE
Scientific studies on Renaquilla (Petrea volubilis) are limited, but early findings suggest:
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Anti-inflammatory properties due to certain flavonoids
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Astringent action that may support tissue toning
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Mild sedative effects that help calm the nervous system
Traditionally, the plant’s power is less about chemical potency and more about energetic intelligence and emotional guidance.
SYMBOLISM AND SPIRITUAL PRESENCE
Renaquilla is often associated with feminine wisdom, cleansing, and rebirth. Its vibrant purple color symbolizes the spiritual path, inner royalty, and the ability to transmute pain into power.
In dieta dreams, Renaquilla may appear as:
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A flowering vine wrapping around a heart
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A grandmother figure offering guidance
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A mirror reflecting emotional truths
It invites softness without weakness and teaches the strength of surrender.
SUSTAINABILITY AND ETHICAL SOURCING
Renaquilla grows quickly and is relatively easy to cultivate, making it one of the more sustainable dieta plants. Still, ethical harvesting is vital.
Sustainable practices include:
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Growing in community gardens and permaculture settings
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Avoiding overharvesting of wild vines
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Working with local healers and suppliers who respect tradition and land
At Madre Selva, we collaborate with growers who harvest Renaquilla with reverence, ensuring both ecological and spiritual integrity.
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