What is Kambo?
Kambo comes from the rainforests of the Upper Amazon. It is a powerful frog secretion that has been used by indigenous Amazonians for decades as a detox method. The secretion is ethically extracted from the Giant Green Monkey Tree Frog, or the Phyllomedusa Bicolor. The secretion contains many bioactive peptides and is known for its intense cleansing and detox capabilities. It is also known to enhance the immune system. The indigenous people often refer to Kambo as "the vaccine of the forest". The secretion does NOT contain any psychoactive substances and is known to bring renewal to the mind, body, and spirit by removing physical, emotional, and spiritual blockages.
What happens during a Kambo session?
Kambo is applied to the body via small burns on the superficial layers of skin. These burns or "gates" allow the Kambo to be quickly absorbed in the safest method, which is through the lymphatic system. The bioactive peptides begin working immediately, and there is typically a hot flushing sensation, increase in heartrate, and a feeling of pressure building up in the head. Nausea soon follows as well as purging through vomiting. This is a very beneficial part of the experience as it allows for the removal of physical and energetic toxins. There are many other ways of purging, which may include having to use the restroom, shaking, sweating, emotional releases, or heavy mucus production. After about 20-30 minutes on average, you start to feel much better and are able to drive home safely after resting.
Is Kambo right for you?
Although Kambo is safe when administered by an IAKP trained practitioner, there are some individuals who may not be ideal to receive Kambo if they have any of the following conditions:
- serious heart conditions
- past medical history of a stroke/CVA
- brain hemorrhage
- aneurism or blood clots
- taking immune suppressants for organ transplants
- pregnant, think you might be, or are breast-feeding a child under 6 months
- lack the mental capacity to take Kambo
- serious mental health conditions (excluding depression and anxiety)
- taking medications for low blood pressure
- recovering from major surgery
- undergoing Chemotherapy or Radiotherapy (need to wait 4 weeks)
- Addison's disease
- Ehlers Danlos Syndrome
- current/severe epilepsy
- under 18 years of age
- had the covid-19 vaccine (recommend waiting 28 days after 1st vaccination and 14 days after the 2nd)
Caution is required with the following cases:
- Esophagus traumas/conditions/Boerhaave's Syndrome
- taking immune-suppressants for auto immune disorders
- taking slimming, serotonin, or sleeping supplements
- active drug or alcohol addiction
- long term or water fasting for 7 days before or after Kambo, other than required fasting
- colonics, enemas, liver flushes or any water based detox should be avoided within 3 days on either side of Kambo
- use of other sacred medicines (please disclose to practitioner prior to setting up a session)
- use of Bufo Alvarius (recommended to wait 8 weeks before receiving Kambo)
Benefits
Additional Information
Kambo has many benefits on the physical, mental and spiritual levels. Some individuals seek Kambo for treating specific medical conditions and others for improving their general well-being. It is common for people to experience mental clarity, a sense of peace, and a feeling of being balanced, or grounded. The indigenous tribes often use Kambo to clear away negative energy, which they refer to as "panema".
When entering the body, Kambo is recognized as a natural substance at the cellular level. The cells open and allow it to enter. Kambo then assists in cleaning out deposits left in the cells by foreign substances that the cell was not able to process alone.
Many of the bioactive peptides made from the frogs secretion have been scientifically proven to have pharmacological affects and assist the body in functions such as antioxidative, antimicrobial, antihypertensive, and immunomodulatory activities. One specific peptide, Dermorphin, has been of great interest to science secondary to its potent analgesic effects (30-40 times stronger than morphine). Other peptides in Kambo have been proven to be specifically potent against the yeast Candida Albicans, STI's, and cancer cells.
Many people choose Kambo and believe it can help with a range of conditions, including:
- anxiety and depression
- chronic pain
- addiction
- infertility
- cancer
- Alzheimer's disease
- HIV and AIDS
- autoimmune disease
- diabetes
- infections
- rheumatism
- hepatitis
- vascular conditions
Additonal benefits you may feel after a Kambo session:
- Increased sense of well-being and physical health
- Release of negative energy (panema)
- Elimination of emotional blockages
- Improved stamina and physical strength
- Improved immune function
- Stress relief
- Balance in the body's energy centers
- Feeling of wholeness and spiritual connection
