What is KAMBO?

Kambo is a dried secretion from the Giant Monkey Frog (Phyllomedusa bicolor), native to the Amazon rainforest. The secretion is gently collected from the frog’s skin without causing harm and has been used for centuries by various Indigenous Amazonian tribes as a medicine for purification, strengthening, and resilience of the body, mind, and spirit. In traditional practice, kambo is applied topically through small superficial burns on the skin, allowing the medicine to enter the lymphatic system.

How DOES IT WORK?

Kambo is a dried secretion from the Giant Monkey Frog (Phyllomedusa bicolor), native to the Amazon rainforest. The secretion is gently collected from the frog’s skin without causing harm and has been used for centuries by various Indigenous Amazonian tribes as a medicine for purification, strengthening, and resilience of the body, mind, and spirit. In traditional practice, kambo is applied topically through small superficial burns on the skin, allowing the medicine to enter the lymphatic system.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?

Traditionally and anecdotally, kambo has been used to support individuals experiencing a wide range of physical and emotional challenges, including:

Chronic pain
Depression and anxiety
Addiction
Fatigue and inflammation
Migraines
Infections
Autoimmune conditions
Neurodegenerative conditions
Fertility challenges

Kambo is widely regarded as a powerful anti-inflammatory and is known for its antimicrobial, antifungal, and antiviral properties. It is also believed to support immune system regulation and assist the liver and gallbladder in detoxification processes. Its analgesic properties have been noted as significant due to the presence of opioid-like peptides.

Beyond the physical body, kambo often works on emotional, mental, and energetic levels. Many recipients report experiences of emotional release, increased clarity, and the surfacing of unresolved trauma, both physical and emotional, making kambo a deeply holistic and integrative medicine.

ARE THERE CONTRAINDICATIONS?

Kambo is not appropriate for everyone. It should not be administered to individuals with any of the following conditions or circumstances:

History of stroke or brain hemorrhage
Serious heart conditions, including:
- Arrhythmia
- Heart valve disease
- Rheumatic heart disease
- Cardiomyopathy
- Pericarditis
- Heart failure
- Coronary heart disease
Addison’s disease
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
Crohn’s disease or Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Ulcers or esophageal cancer
Aneurysms or blood clots
Current or severe epilepsy
Serious mental health conditions (excluding depression and anxiety)
Individuals lacking the capacity to give informed consent
Use of immunosuppressive medications (including post-organ transplant)
Medically managed low blood pressure
Recovery from major surgery
Pregnancy or breastfeeding (including within 12 months postpartum)
Chemotherapy or radiation treatment within six weeks before or after a session
Use of Bufo or 5-MeO-DMT within the last 28 days
Extended water fasting (7 days) before or after kambo
Colonics, enemas, liver flushes, or water-based detoxes within three days before or after kambo

A thorough screening process is essential prior to any kambo session to ensure safety and informed participation.