WHAT IS KAMBO

Kambo has many names. The scientific name is Phyllomedusa Bicolor. Some of the other names are Kampu, Acate, Dow-kiet, or the Giant Waxy Tree Frog.

Our frog friend has a distinct green color with a whiteish or yellowish belly and black markings. It is a nocturnal creature that lives in the trees along river banks or near a water source.

The frogs reproduce all year long, but November through May, high water season in the Amazon, is their peak time. The female will build a leaf nest in the branches of a tree overhanging the water where she will deposit up to 600 eggs. Once the eggs hatch, the tiny tadpoles drop into the water until they become mature frogs and move into the trees where they will live their best lives.

THE SECRETION

The substance we call Kambo and what you’ll receive if you schedule a session is the frog’s natural protection from predators, and also the sun! Yup, that’s right – this frog applies sun screen! Check out this adorable video of the frog in action.

Ok, enough cuteness for now, back to the secretion. Scientists have been studying this section for years trying to figure out all the good stuff inside this goopy liquid. While they cannot synthesize it no matter what they do and they’re continuously learning more about it, what they have found in abundance inside this gooey substance are things called bioactive peptides.

Let’s break that down a bit. A peptide is a compound formed by linking one or more amino acids in a chain, connected by special bonds. A bioactive peptide is an amino acid chain that performs a specific biological function that produces a positive impact on the human body.

Ok, cool, why does that matter?

It matters because this is the magic that is Kambo. Our body recognizes this substance, and when these bioactive peptides enter our body our cell receptors say “HI!” and open to allow it deep access. You see, when foreign stuff enters our body, our cells do not just “open” and let them in. The uninvited invaders simply break into the cells and make a home, and this can cause dis-ease in the body. When we apply Kambo, our cells recognize it and unlock with no stress, giving those invaders who weren’t invited to the party a kick in the pants to vacate the premises. Think of Kambo as a helping hand in scrubbing our cells clean. It goes in and removes the dirt that our body is not naturally able to deal with alone, strengthening and fortifying our cells in the process.

Scientists have identified many of the peptides and are still finding more. If you would like to read more about the individual peptides click the link below.

https://scientificliterature.org/Pharmacology/Pharmacology-19-116.pdf

Now that you have a little background and haven’t fallen asleep, you may be wondering what’s next. Well, read on!

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?

The benefits can vary widely from person to person and depends upon a number of factors. Just a few examples of the amazing benefits I have seen in my practice include the following:

On the physical side:

• it can reduce inflammation in the body

• helps with digestive issues

• helps with fertility issues

• reduce or eliminate chronic issues

On the mental side:

• help bring clarity to a situation

• reduce brain fog

• helps with depression

On the emotional side:

• uncover and release stuck emotions that are no longer serving you

• helps open up your creativity

• builds emotional resilience

These effects can last for days, weeks or even months depending upon a multitude of factors.

Having said all of this, Kambo is not for everyone. There are many health conditions that can cause serious complications. Below is a list on contraindications the should be taken seriously before partaking in a ceremony.

CONTRAINDICATIONS 

The following people may not safely take Kambo:

• People with serious heart problems

• People who have had a stroke

• People on medication for low blood pressure (this is extremely rare)

• People who’ve had a brain hemorrhage

• People who have aneurism or blood clots

• People who lack the mental capacity to make the decision to take Kambo

• People with severe mental health problems (excluding depression and anxiety)

• People undergoing chemotherapy or radiotherapy – wait at least 4 – 6 weeks afterwards

• People who take immune-suppressants for organ transplants

• Women who are pregnant or may soon become so

• Women who are breast-feeding a child under 6 months old

• People with Addison’s disease

• People with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome

• People with severe Epilepsy

• People who are recovering from a major surgical procedure

• People who are under the age of 18

• Animals 

CAUTIONS

Caution is also required in the following cases. Reach out to me if any of these apply. 

• People taking immune-suppressants for autoimmune disorders.

• People taking slimming, serotonin or sleep inducing supplements.

• People navigating active drug or alcohol addiction.

• Colonics, Enemas, liver flushes and any other water based detox should be avoided for at least 3 days on either side of taking Kambo.

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