KAMBO
WHAT IS KAMBO
The beautiful medicine of Kambo is the secretion derived from Phyllomedusa Bicolor or more commonly known as the Giant Waxy Tree Frog. Found in the Amazon jungle, this frog provides a potent non-psychoactive medicine that contains a multitude of bio-active peptides and neuropeptides which have the ability to aide in ones healing on a deep physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual level.
“The benefits Kambo are largely attributed to the bioactive peptides and neuropeptides present in its secretion. These peptides, when introduced to the human body, are known for their therapeutic properties. They exhibit a plethora of beneficial impacts, from disease prevention to physiological modulation.
Specifically, these peptides play pivotal roles in various systems such as the gastrointestinal (evidenced by anti-obesity and satiety peptides), cardiovascular (showcased by antihypertensive, antithrombotic, and hypocholesterolemic peptides), immune (including antimicrobial and immune-modulatory peptides), and the nervous system (such as opioid peptides)” - tribaldetox.com
Essentially, these bioactive peptides interact with the human body in profound ways - giving the entire system a “reboot”.
The Application of Kambo
The medicine of Kambo is applied to small “gates” that are opened on the skin by making a small superficial burns with a specific tiny stick. After the blister points are made, the top layer of the epidermis is gently removed, allowing an access point for the medicine to enter.
Kambo is then prepared by applying a bit of water to the stick the medicine has been gathered on and gently using a small knife to scrape the medicine into points.
A typical Kambo application consists of between 3-5 points. These points may be on the ankle, the arm, or in some cases - the spine.
WHAT TO EXPECT IN A KAMBO CEREMONY
You will arrive to your ceremony in a fasted state, abstaining from food and water for a minimum of 7 hours. When you arrive, you will have time to get settled, ask questions, and share your intention or why for coming to the medicine. You will be offered two other non-psychoactive sacred plant medicines - Hapeh & Sanaga that are option but can aid in settling the mind and helping you to drop into your body.
When you are ready, I will open your gates and have you drink 32oz of fresh spring water while I mix the medicine. Once you have finished your water. I will begin to apply the medicine.
Many different physical symptoms begin to occur within the first few minutes. The first indication that the medicine is coming on is a wave of heat over the body (it can feel like stepping into a sauna, some even say it feels like a warm hug!). You may then begin to feel a bit of pounding in the head, tingling in the fingers, and a bit of swelling. All of this is completely normal. As the symptoms begin to increase in intensity, you may begin to feel discomfort in your stomach. This is where a purge may or may not come. You may need to vomit or go to the bathroom. It can feel like you have a very intense flu for about 20 minutes. This is the medicines way of helping the body come back into balance.
Twenty minutes after the medicine is applied, it is taken off and the symptoms begin to subside. You will have time to rest and integrate while being provided with organic fruits and tea.
The entire length of the ceremony can be anywhere from 1.5-2.5 hours. By the time you leave you will grounded in your body and be completely safe to drive and carry on with your day.