About hasan apui

Hasan Apui is a "Balian Usada" which refers to a traditional Balinese healer (Balian) who practices Usada, the ancient healing art of Bali, deeply rooted in Ayurvedic, Javanese, and indigenous Balinese plant medicine.

A Balian Usada is not just an herbalist, they are a spiritual healer, herbal medicine practitioner, and intuitive diagnostician who relies on a deep connection to nature, ancestral wisdom, and the unseen world.

Hasan Apui's focus is on herbal remedies (Jamu/Usada): Crafted from fresh tropical plants, roots, flowers, and barks for everything from fevers and inflammation to spiritual imbalances and chronic pain. He has been blending Mitragyna Speciosa since he was a young boy. This is a skill that was handed down to him from his father who himself was a Balian Usada priest. Many of these blends have been taken from his family ancestral "lontar" which is a manuscript of traditional healing properties.

He shares his knowledge of this wonderful herb in his book "The Art of Blending Mitragyna Speciosa", an in-depth look at the different strains/blends of Mitragyna Speciosa, it's formulations and uses.

The Art of Blending Mitragyna Speciosa is a comprehensive guide for both beginners and experienced herbal enthusiasts interested in mastering the craft of kratom blending. The book explores the chemistry and pharmacology of Mitragyna Speciosa, focusing on how alkaloid profiles vary across different strains, regions, and processing methods. "It teaches readers how to strategically combine specific percentages of red, green, white, and yellow vein kratom to create different well known strains/blends that produce desired effects, whether for pain relief, focus, relaxation, or mood enhancement." 

Key Topics Include:

• The primary and secondary alkaloids in kratom (e.g., mitragynine, 7-hydroxymitragynine)
• Differences between vein types and geographic strains
• How drying methods (sun, shade, fermentation) affect potency and alkaloid content
• Guidelines for creating 61 custom blends (e.g., 60% Green Malay + 40% Red Bali for calm focus)
• Recipes for targeting effects like pain relief,, productivity, mood uplift, and sleep
• Safety, tolerance, and rotation tips to prevent habituation
• Legal and ethical considerations for sourcing and use

The book blends traditional ethnobotanical knowledge with modern anecdotal reports and lab insights, making it both educational and practical.