Kambô

Kambô, also known as vacina-do-sapo, or sapo is the dried skin secretions of the kambô, a species of frog, used as a transdermal medicine.

Kambô cleansing, or a Kambô cleanse, refers to the purging of vomit, bile, and other physical matter from your body, as well as the release of your spiritual and emotional 'baggage', as a result of the application of the poisonous secretions of the giant monkey tree frog during a traditional South American ritual ceremony called, Kambo.

Kambô ceremonies have been increasing in popularity over the years. Fans of the ceremony claim a range of benefits from treating depression and PTSD to removing negative energy, and treating chronic pain and fertility problems. Kambo, also known as frog medicine, is not an easy or light form of healing to undertake, but proponents swear by it, often returning several times a year.

Spiritually, Kambô is said to be the light opening the heart, facilitating the release of heavy emotional blockages and obstacles. Kambô works mostly to purge the body of toxins, heaviness and dullness.

The energetic and health benefits that many report, usually come in the days and weeks that follow.

This is purely a holistic treatment, naturally aligning the body, mind and spirit at different levels.

In a session of kambô you will experience a rapid reaction of your autonomous nervous system (sympathetic and parasympathetic).

Due to the effects of Kambo on the body, ceremonies are practiced with a safety-first mindset. The space will be set up to provide a safe setting for recipients. The sacred space will be comfortably curated, w blankets, a bucket, water, and towels at hand.

There are no distractions in a Kambo ceremony. The ceremony is meant to purge, cleanse, and heal.

That will be the centered focus throughout.

You’ll be asked to fast at least ten to twelve hours before the ceremony, with no recreational drugs and alcohol for at least 24 hours before hand.

Ceremonies usually start with drinking about a liter of liquid such as water, cassava soup or diluted papaya juice.

What happens during a Kambo Ceremony?

The effects of taking Kambo are purgative and MILDLY unpleasant, but short-lived, lasting around 10-25 minutes, no longer than 30 minutes at the most.

A rapidly increased heart-beat (not heart rate), shivers, sweating, and dizziness are to be expected.

While the effects can vary from person to person, you can also experience some of, or all of the following

• Nausea

• Vomiting

• Bowel Movement

• Tingling or burning beginning at the points where dots were applied and spreading through the body

• Pressure especially in the head and neck

• Stomach contraction

• Blurred vision

• Facial swelling

There are people who’ve taken Kambo with no purgative effects.

However, nausea and vomiting are the most frequently experienced effects.

Once your heart beat returns to normal, you may need to rest for some time.

What are the physical effects of Kambo?

Kambo is an immune boosting purgative medicine, indigenous to Brazil and Peru; it is considered the Vaccine of the Amazonia. People have used kambo for centuries to heal and cleanse the body by strengthening its natural defenses and wards off the effects of negative energy.

Kambo is known as the vaccine of the jungle.

Kambo is the secretion from the waxy monkey tree frog, scientifically known as the Phyllomedusa bicolor. The secretions contain a cocktail of over 120 neuro peptides, that cross the blood brain barrier, allowing the humans cellular system to receive the healing powers.

The secretion is applied to the epidermis, through a localized burn to the dermis, with an incense stick. This is identified as opening the gates. Once the gates are open the secretion is applied. The secretion enters your lymphatic system, essentially the body’s drainage system, running parallel to the blood circulatory system. The secretion induces a deep purge on the physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, energetic bodies, as well as sexual blockages. Reaching the deepest parts of your cells.

The secretion increases your immune system, resets cellular memory, eliminates parasites, fungi, bacteria, and infections, reduces inflammation, purifies the blood, and restores your nervous system back to a state of balance.

What is Kambo?

The peptides found in the Giant Leaf Frog trigger hyperactivity in the immune system, flushing out toxicity both physically and psycho-spiritually. Some of its widely known benefits include antifungal, antimicrobial, antibacterial, and anti-inflammation benefits.

Further effects include the feeling of a lump in the throat or difficulty swallowing, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, runny nose and tears, swollen lips, eyelids, or face, and occasionally a swollen tongue or throat.

These physiological effects are generally expected, and indeed sought, by those performing and undergoing the Kambô ritual.

Aside from the range of physiological effects discussed above, Kambô is not regarded as exerting any direct psychedelic or hallucinogenic effects. Nor is it known to be used by anyone for this purpose.

How It Works

Benefits

Purpose

Originally, the indigenous people used Kambô for centuries to heal and cleanse the body through strengthening its natural defenses and warding off bad luck. It was also believed to increase stamina and hunting skills.

The whole purpose of the Kambo ceremony is to detoxify the body through a deep purge-induced cleanse. Despite the discomfort of purging orally — and in some cases, through the bowels — this ritual can help the body eliminate toxins and you will likely purge out a lot of mold, candida, and parasites. Kambô can purify the physical body of toxic substances, as well as purify the mind and spirit of negative energy.

Kambô medicine is safe, but it’s vital to let the practitioner know if you have any medical conditions. There will be certain conditions that mean Kambo is not the safe or right choice for you at this time.

Because of the effect of Kambo on the circulatory system, anyone with the following conditions should avoid the ceremony:

• Any cardiovascular conditions or surgeries

• Aneurism, stroke, hemorrhage, or blood clots in history

• Epilepsy

• Addison’s disease

• Low blood pressure

• Clinical psychosis

• Anyone pregnant or breastfeeding

Contraindications