“Kambo” (also known as Cambo & Kampo) is a medicine that comes from the oily secretion of a large frog that lives high up in the tree canopies of the Amazon rainforest.

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KAMBÔ OVERVIEW

Traditional Use

Kambo has been used for centuries by the indigenous peoples of the Amazon for physical, emotional and spiritual healing of dis-ease.

It’s used in the jungle to treat Snake & Spider bites as well as Yellow Fever and Malaria.

In the Amazon it’s also taken by the natives before hunting to clear & focus the mind as well as to enhance physical speed, strength and stamina as well as improve vision.

“Panema”

When applied topically to humans Kambo activates a rapid physical, emotional and mental cleansing process.

In Eastern practice Kambo is a medicine said to be able to break down blockages in the heart chakra (the body’s main energy centre), as well as open up all seven chakras (energy centres), clearing the meridian lines (energy pathways in the body) associated with Chinese accupressure and accupuncture.

Chinese Chi / the Body as Energy

In Chinese medicine it is said that Kambo cleanses the body’s chi energy field (also written as “Qi”) and brings balance to the body, mind and spirit. It is also said to promote spiritual awareness and bring clarity to one’s life purpose.

History of Kambo

The Story of Kampu – Medicine Man

Many tribes claim the origin story of Kambo / Kampu is theirs including the Mayoruna, Matses, Marubo, Amahuaca, Kashinawa, Katukina, Yawanawá, and the Kaxinawá tribes.

However, Kampu was actually the name of the Shaman / medicine man whom the sick tribes people approached for help. The people were sick and fearful because none of the known medicines were working and the people were dying. Kampu offered to help the tribes by drinking the plant medicine Ayahuasca to bring help bring spritual awareness to the problem.

Kampu then had a dream where he met in the forest, the Great Spirit. Who showed him a frog, (sometimes named the Guardian Leaf) that lives up high in the trees of the rainforest that has an oil on it’s skin. If it’s oil is applied to humans, the Great spirit showed the people who trust it will become well.

It is said that because the frog lives up so high in the forest it has no predators. Even snakes cannot eat it. So it has no FEAR.

How Kambo is Collected

The medicine is collected from the frog during a brief process where the mating song is sung to bring the frogs down from the trees. The frog is captured whilst the secretion is collected. The frogs are considered sacred by the tribes and very important to their way of life so no frogs are harmed during the process.

Is Kambô Safe?

Yes but it is not for everybody.

It’s an intense but rewarding experience that requires you trust that you can do it.

The proverb “you are your own worst enemy” is true and the greatest fear comes before the leap of faith.

We have a saying;

If you don’t want to take Kambo that is exactly why & when you should take Kambo.

Contraindications

You are likely not a great candidate for taking Kambo if you:

• Have or have had serious heart issues.
• Have had a stroke.
• Have had a brain haemorrhage.
• Have or have had an aneurism or blood clot.
• Are taking medication for low blood pressure (we have exceptions, please ask).
• Are or may be pregnant.
• Are breastfeeding a child under 6 months old.
• Have a serious mental health condition (excluding Depression, Anxiety, PTSD and ADHD).
• Lack the mental capacity to take Kambo.
• Are undergoing chemotherapy or radiotherapy (or for 6 weeks afterwards).
• Take immune-suppressants for organ transplant.
• Have severe Epilepsy.
• Are recovering from a major surgical operation.
• Have low Cortisol levels in the blood.
• Have used Bufo / 5MeO-DMT in the past 8 weeks.

Caution Advised

Please let us know in advance (for your safety) if you:

• Are taking and medications (and which ones).
• Have active drug or alcohol addictions (Important so we can discuss the different treatment options).
• Are taking any slimming, steroids, serotonin and / or sleeping supplements.
• Are fasting or have been fasting / water-fasting in the 7 days before Kambo (affects your body’s sodium level).
• People who plan to use a sauna (FIR or other) or practice hot yoga 3 days before (or after) Kambo (affects your body’s sodium level).
• People who have had enemas, colonics, liver flushes or any water based detox 3 days before (or after) taking Kambo (affects your body’s sodium level).
• People who have been using distilled water for detox/fasting (affects your body’s sodium level).

Final Disclosures

Before turning up for a Kambo session it’s important that you have advised us if:

• You have any chronic or serious medical conditions or any other issues we should be aware of.
• You’re taking or have recently stopped taking any medications.
• If you have abnormally high or low blood pressure.
• If you have a history of seizures or fainting.
• If you have asthma.
• If you have Type I or Type II diabetes 
• If you have ever been, or are currently bulimic or anorexic.
• If you’re taking or have recently stopped taking any diet/slimming pills.
• If you’re regularly taking anti-diuretic medication or sports drinks.

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Our Team