KAMBO
What is Kambo?
Kambo is a traditional Amazonian medicine that has been used by tribes located in the Amazon basin of South America. For centuries, these tribes have worked with kambo to stay healthy, cleanse negative energy, and ward off disease and infection. Kambo is referred to by the indigenous peoples as "the vaccine of the forest" for its ability to heal a wide range of illnesses covering all aspects of the human condition.
The medicine comes from the secretions of the frog, and is rapidly gaining recognition as one of the most potent natural anti-inflammatory, antibiotic, antimicrobial, and anesthetic medicines found in the world today. It is a highly effective way to strengthen the immune system, detoxify the body, and bring healing to old wounds and unresolved issues.
Kambo brings up that which has been suppressed. Cleansing you from everything that’s not you, and bringing you back to your original strength and clarity. By removing these blockages, kambo allows us to begin in earnest a healing process that is long overdue, both individually and collectively.
The Process
Receiving Kambo can be unusual and an uncomfortable healing process for many. It is considered to be an “active” healing process which carries levels of temporary discomfort/difficulty, but with potentially more rewarding outcomes in comparison to most “passive” pharmaceutical treatments.
While the medicine is working its way through your body, it is quite common to feel a temporary worsening of symptoms, however Kambo has no negative, lasting side effects. You may also feel Kambo’s innate intelligence as it goes directly to the areas of your body and mind that need attention.
It is important to remember that each experience is unique to the individual, and it is best not to have any expectations. It is normal to have a lot of questions or even feel anxious before your treatment.
Preparation for Kambo starts with drinking 1.5–2L of water before application of the medicine. As Kambo draws toxins out of the stomach and liver, water acts as the vessel and facilitates the process of cleansing through purging.
While this experience can often be uncomfortable, it can also be a period of complete bliss and relaxation. Purging can take many forms: vomiting, shaking, crying, laughing, sweating, yawning, diarrhea, or none of the above.
Application of the Medicine
Science of Kambo
While holistic research is still in its early stages, scientific studies dating back to the 1980s have explored the potential of peptides in Kambo secretion. Below is a summary of current findings.
Research began in the 1980s by Vittorio Erspamer of the University of Rome—nominated twice for the Nobel Prize. He concluded that Kambo contains a “fantastic chemical cocktail with potential medical applications unmatched by any other amphibian.”
Kambo can cross the blood-brain barrier, drawing out toxins and free radicals. Scientists have so far identified 9 peptides, many of which trigger healing responses:
- Bradykinins (Phyllokinin): Reduces blood pressure.
- Tachykinins (Phyllomedusin): Affects digestion, glands, and bowels.
- Cerulean: Powerful analgesic, reduces blood pressure.
- Dermaseptin: Fights bacteria, fungi, and infections.
- Tryptophyllins: Recently linked to Candida treatment.
- Dermorphins: 30–40x stronger than morphine for pain relief.
- Deltorphins: Binds to delta opioid receptors powerfully.
- Bombesins: Active in central/peripheral nervous systems.
- Andenoregulin: Shows promise in fighting cancer cells.
There are now over 70 Kambo-related patents worldwide. Scientists see vast potential in Kambo to address illnesses like Chronic Fatigue, HIV, Cancer, Depression, Alzheimer’s, and more.
⚠️ These are not medical claims. Please do your own research.
Watch Kambo in Action
Learn more about Kambo through these informative videos.
Contraindications
Kambo is a very intentional and powerful medicine. Please be sure to read the contraindications below. Kambo is completely safe when used properly and under the guidance of a qualified practitioner.
- Stroke
- Heart bypass surgery
- Enlarged heart
- Implanted cardioverter defibrillators
- Pericardial effusion
- Congestive heart disease
- Excess fluid in the heart sack
- Heart valve replacement surgery
- Organ transplant
- Taking medicine for blood clots
- Pregnancy
- Serious mental health problem (excluding PTSD, depression and anxiety)
- Epilepsy
- Bipolar disorder
- Within a month of chemotherapy or radiotherapy
- Taking diuretics
- Taking immunosuppressants for an organ transplant
- Addison’s disease
- Recovering from a major surgical procedure
- Person is water fasting for more than 12 hours
- Person received an enema within 3 days prior
- Person has consumed 5‑MeO‑DMT (Bufo) in the past month
- Person has consumed other strong medicines (eg. San Pedro, Ayahuasca, Mushrooms) within 24 hours of wanting to receive Kambo
- Person has used Rap’eh or Sananga within one hour of wanting to receive Kambo
- Person is taking ANY prescription drugs
- Person has not reached their 18th birthday
- Person has reached their 70th birthday
- The person is being cajoled into doing Kambo by another person (including a family member)
- The person lacks the mental capacity to make the decision to take Kambo
- The person is desperate for a solution to a life‑threatening problem
- The person shows no respect for the medicine, ie. Bucket list
- The person has consumed large amounts of water prior to arriving for Kambo
- Person has eaten within 8 hours of receiving Kambo.
- The person has not consumed 1‑1.5 L of water immediately prior to receiving Kambo.
⚠️ This list is not exhaustive. It is meant as a guide. Please remember to do your own research.