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What is Kambo?
The short description of kambo’s effects could be that it helps to balance body, mind, and spirit, and return them to homeostasis. It is the secretion of the Amazonian giant waxy tree frog, Phyllomedusa Bicolor. This secretion is composed of a plethora of peptides, which are short chain amino acids, the building blocks for proteins. These peptides are amazingly compatible with and able to be used by the human body. Some of the systems of the body which are able to benefit from these peptides are the cardiovascular and immune systems, the digestive system, the musculoskeletal system, and the nervous system. Kambo contains peptides with pain relieving abilities 4,000 times stronger than morphine, with the added benefit of being non-addictive.
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Here are some of the conditions which Kambo may be helpful for:
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Migraines
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Depression/PTSD/Anxiety
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Auto-Immune Disorders
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Hormone Imbalances
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Neurological Disorders including Chronic Fatigue & Parkinson’s
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Cancer
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Chronic Pain
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Deeply Rooted Toxins including Heavy Metals, Fungus & Mold
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Gut Disorders including Parasites & Candida overgrowth
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Addictions of any kind
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Negative or non-beneficial attached energies
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Chronic Fatigue
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Viruses including HIV & Herpes
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Is Kambo Legal?
Yes, it is legal in the US and most other countries. Since it’s not a psychedelic, it will not get you high, and is seen as safe by all knowledgeable about Kambo.
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What is a Kambo session like?
The application of Kambo involves creating blister points on the skin, opening what are called "gates," and applying the secretion on those blister points. After a few minutes the recipient will feel a flush, usually in the face first, but can be felt over the whole body. While this is happening one can usually feel their heart rate increase, and after about 5-10 minutes the flush will fade and be replaced by a feeling of a mild to moderate flu. Purging can happen in the form of vomiting, but also pooping, shaking, crying, and sweating. Some schools of Kambo teach that vomiting must happen in order for a session to be effective, but this is highly inaccurate. The Kambo is always removed after 20 minutes, if not sooner, and the symptoms subside in 5-10 minutes. After a session a recipient may feel drained, and electrolyte replacements or tea with honey will be given.
What might I notice after a Kambo session?
In the following hours to several days, you may notice significant pain reduction, mental clarity and calm, decreased desire for substance use, and increased energy, strength, stamina, and overall well-being to name a few of the possible effects.
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What are reasons I should NOT receive Kambo?
Here are the definite contraindications to receiving Kambo:
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Major heart surgery including a coronary stent
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Major heart issues including congestive heart failure (CHF)
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Elhers-Danlos syndrome
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Taking medication for low blood pressure
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Have had a stroke
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Have had a brain hemorrhage
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Have an aneurysm or blood clot
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Taking sleeping pills or diet pills
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Active drug or alcohol addiction
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What are Hapé and Sananga?
Hapé and Sananga are both traditionally offered alongside a Kambo ceremony. They are optional.
Sananga are very powerful eye-drops extracted from the shrub Tabernaemontana undulate. They are used traditionally to improve vision for hunting. We also appreciate it taking us "out of our heads" and into our bodies prior to a Kambo session. Their effects can last several days and up to weeks. Sitting with sananga can be challenging due to the burning one feels when the drop are applied. This is due to the tannins from the purified Amazonian river waters used during extraction. It’s always an option but not necessary during a Kambo session.
Hapé (ha-pay) is a sacred shamanic stuff typically made with ash from medicinal trees and sacred, wild tobacco. It is blown into the nostrils through self-administration or by another. Hapé has a very grounding and balancing effect on the mind, body and spirit and has been used throughout the Amazon for hundreds of years. This is another optional offering that can be administered before, during or after your kambo session.
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What kind of training have I received?
My Kambo practitioner training is through Tribal Detox. Their focus is safety first, and also the science and practical application of Kambo. Here is the Tribal Detox description of Kambo.