Scientific studies show that Phyllomedusa bicolor secretion is made up of many peptides that are beneficial to the human body. Some of these peptides traverse the blood-brain barrier and stimulate the endocrine glands of the brain, resulting in an immune effect and a deep cleansing of the body. Kambo has antibiotic properties and strengthens the immune system, while physically destroying pathogenic microorganisms. Kambo is traditionally known to be anti-inflammatory, to relieve joint pain, to heal eyesight, and to ease the pain. Kambo peptides, and their effects, are reported to cover a wide range of potential benefits: may help with brain diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, depression, migraines, blood circulation problems, vascular insufficiency, organ diseases, skin and eyes issues, cancer, fertility problems in women, AIDS, candida, hepatitis, herpes, and more. Kambo enters the lymphatic system, waking up the body’s natural ability to heal itself.
The short-term effects of receiving Kambo can be enhanced resistance to tiredness, hunger, and thirst, an enhanced state of alertness, capacity to focus and still the mind. These effects can last for days or weeks. Long-term, Kambo will strengthen and empower the immune system, help overcome fatigue and increase overall well-being. People that regularly take Kambo very rarely get sick and have a lot of energy.
After people do Kambo, they often see massive energetic shifts in their lives, from dramatic improvements to their physical health, to a reduction in depression and addictions, to relief from chronic pain and major illnesses.
Kambo DNA Phyllomedusa bicolor
Kambo contains a variety of compounds and peptides, and some of them are still a mystery to science. But the ones that scientists have looked at closely seem to have special effects that are tied to the Kambo experience and how it affects people who use it.
What are Peptides? Peptides are like shorter cousins of proteins, made up of amino acids. They stick to cell surfaces and act like messengers, telling the cells to do things like release hormones or change their behavior, affecting everything from your mood and thoughts to muscle movements and digestion.
Phyllomedusin
A peptide that has a strong impact on your digestive system. It makes your intestines, bowels, salivary glands, and tear ducts go into action, helping to clean out your digestive system. It's also part of what makes you purge during your Kambo process, and also increases heart rate, heat flushing, and inflammation at location of burns.
Phyllokinin
It does some similar things like Phyllomedusin. It's good at opening up blood vessels and making your gut muscles contract. Plus, it helps lower blood pressure and increase blood vessel permeability. Some folks think it might also help other Kambo peptides get into the brain faster, but there's no scientific proof of that yet.
Phyllocaerulein
Found in the highest concentration, Phyllocaerulein is a key player in Kambo's main effects. It significantly impacts the smooth muscles in the gut, making them work harder, while also influencing bile flow and the release of pancreatic and gastric juices. Additionally, it contributes to pain relief in the central nervous system.
Sauvagine
It leads to a drop in blood pressure by widening the mesenteric vascular area ( Pancreas) and triggers strong tachycardia. In the central nervous system, it appears to activate the pituitary-adrenal axis, elevating levels of corticosterone, catecholamines (like adrenaline), and plasma glucose.
Phyllolitorins
Small bioactive peptides that stimulate gastric acid, pancreatic secretion, and smooth muscle contraction. In a study by Caitlin Thompson and Martin L. Williams, it was noted that Litorin can cause a short-term decrease in rats' body temperature by 0.9 °C, which might contribute to shivering and appetite suppression during the later stages of the Kambo experience.
Deltorpin and other Bioactive Peptide
It relieves pain and induces a sense of calm by interacting with brain receptors, potentially aiding individuals with drug dependence.
Dermaseptin
Including Adenoregulin, are part of a family of antimicrobial peptides that help defend the frogs' skin against microbial invaders. In laboratory studies, Adenoregulin has demonstrated the ability to not only inhibit various forms of cancer but also promote the healthy growth of blood vessels.Dermaseptin is also an antiviral for herpes simplex virus.
Antibacterial and AntiviralProperties
A lot of the peptides in Kambo are like bodyguards that protect the frog's skin from nasty fungi and germs. Scientists are also looking at these peptides to fight tough, drug-resistant bacteria and viruses, especially in people with weak immune systems, whether from health issues or immunodeficiency disorders.
The Kambo I use is harvested by the Matses tribe. The Matses live along the Javari River in the Upper Amazon, along with the border of Brazil and Peru, where the frogs are plentiful. It is carefully and ethically harvested; the frogs are not harmed during the process. The frogs are located in 20-30 ft. trees near the Igarapés (rainforest waterways) where they gather to sing and announce the rain. They are generally harvested at dawn by the Matses who locate them by singing and imitating their songs. The frogs are very passive and do not react when picked up. They are carefully tied by each leg with Palia (straw) strips into an “X” shape. Sometimes a shaman will massage the toes to encourage the secretion which is then carefully scraped off and left to dry on small sticks. The frogs are “milked” at appropriately-spaced intervals, so they never need to be poked or “smoked” in order to stimulate secretion. They are then released and return to their habitat unharmed. They are always treated with the utmost care and respect, as the Matses believe that to harm the frog will anger the animal spirits that they reside along within the jungle. They have a deep respect and love for them, knowing they are our teachers and healers. Kambo collected in this way is considered 100% ethically harvested. The funds they raise are shared among the 14 communities (approximately 3,200 Matses) residing in their extensive homeland. This Kambo is clean, always fresh, and only the first secretions, which are stronger, are utilized. The frogs are also then left with sufficient secretion to defend themselves from predators. Every stick is properly wrapped and stored. You can always be sure that I only use the very best, ethically harvested, Kambo secretion.
Carlos extracting the secretion from the phyllomedusa bicolor in Peru
The story about Kambo probably goes back a thousand years in the Kaxinawa tribe in Brazil. It has been told in many ways. According to the legend, there was a shaman named Kampu and he had an entire village to his care. One day people in the village started to fall ill and soon the entire village fell ill. Frustrated for not being able to help his tribe, Kampu went on an Ayahuasca solo journey in the middle of the jungle. Through his visions, he came upon how he was to call the frog, how he was going to extract the secretion from the frog and how he was going to apply it to his people. Returning to the tribe and following the guidelines that he had received Kampu was able to cure his people. It is believed after Kampu’s death, that his spirit went to live in the frog. So, Kambo is also known as the spirit of the shaman; ready to serve those seeking the healing power of Kambo also teaching us that we have the power to heal our selves when our bodies are in balance.
Kambo as a Heart Opener
“Kambo circulates in the heart. Our shaman said that when we take Kambo it makes the heart move accurately, so that things flow, bringing good things to the person. It is as if there was a cloud on the person, preventing the good things to come, then, when it takes the Kambo; it comes a ‘green light’ which opens its ways, making things easier” Kaxinawa, Kambo Shaman
Kambo, the spirit of the shaman holding the frog
On a spiritual level, Kambo helps to integrate our mind with our heart and re-align our chakras. It is also believed that it assists us in raising our prayers to “The Great Spirit” and is a multi-dimensional healer.
In the shamanic worldview, we gain assistance from plant and animal spirit allies. In the case of Kambo, we are allying with the Spirit of a Frog that has a very strong immunity to predators. Some believe the Spirit of Phyllomedusa bicolor lends us a similar power of being nearly impervious to predatory energy – physically, mentally and energetically. As the DNA signature of the frog is introduced into our body, its Spirit gifts us with the power to cast off parasitic energies that prey on body, mind, and spirit. Once free of these energies, it is common to see natural health returned. Synchronicities and good luck are also a common effect after Kambo. Many people report having synchronistic visitations by frogs in the days just before or after receiving Kambo.
Kambo works with your intention and what is most needed at the moment. Upon receiving it, Kambo scans your body and goes where it’s most needed. Working with the Frog Spirit is a very personal relationship and will vary every time, depending upon your intention and what the spirit is calling for.
Kambo Warrior Shaman, Peru
Kambo is an excellent way to prepare the mind and body for the effects of ayahuasca. It is said the purging process experienced during Kambo can help cleanse the body, so Ayahuasca can be absorbed more effectively. It also helps clear the energy and prepares the mind for the psychological effects of ayahuasca. The connection between Kambo and Ayahuasca is special – being that the spirit of ayahuasca is what, according to legend, brought about the knowledge of Kambo use and its incredible benefits. Here are four ways Kambo can enhance the effectiveness of the Ayahuasca experience. Receiving Kambo after an Ayahuasca experience helps clear emotional blockages residual from the ceremony, restores the body and clears the mind. People claim to experience more energy, and a balanced mental and emotional state after receiving and fully recovered from Kambo.
Pre-Kambo ceremonies are held on Thursday evenings before the weekend ceremony starts. Any questions or to schedule your pre-Kambo session, contact me.
Rapé or Hapé, pronounced "ha-pay", is shamanic snuff used by indigenous tribes of the Amazon for thousands of years to heighten awareness to the tribe people, enhancing their senses and to help cleanse the body and the soul. Its main ingredient is mapacho "nicotina rustica" tobacco, which is stronger than common tobacco found in cigarettes but without the 7,000 harmful chemicals added to cigarettes. Indigenous people mix the tobacco with other blends of seeds, leaves and/or ashes from sacred trees of their region. It is a very long process to turn the blend into a fine powder and the process of how to make it is kept secret by those who make it. A great characteristic of the use of rapé is its grounding effects and the clarity of the mind. It is considered sacred medicine for many indigenous people.
Rapé has unique antibacterial properties helping the body to get rid of toxins and congestion. It is known to act as an anti depressant and stimulant , increasing the blood flow to the brain, helping to clear the mind, ease negativity and psychological distress.
Rapé is commonly used in a ritualistic setting paying gratitude to the men and woman who made the medicine, honoring their ancestors for maintaining the tradition over centuries and asking the spirit for guidance, protection and blessings. The use of rapé is intentional, practiced with respect and authenticity.
Rapé is used in Kambo to help ground the person and facilitate the purge. Mapacho smoke is also used during a Kambo ceremony to cleanse the space and the Kambo gates.
Sananga is a powerful plant medicine known for healing physical alignments, clearing the mind, and cleansing negative energies ( Panema). Sananga is the juice extracted from the roots and bark of the Tabernaemontana undulata shrub from the Amazonian region. This medicine is considered to be an all-purpose remedy for indigenous tribes. A powerful medicine used to sharpen night vision and even help improve a broad range of ocular problems. Tribe hunters use sananga for nighttime hunting. As with Kambo, sananga is used by the hunters to enhance their perception and sharpness, intention, sense of smell, and endurance. Receiving sananga before your Kambo session can help preparing the body and the mind to receive Kambo. One drop per eye is enough. Most people report a strong burning and intense pain sensation. Yet, these effects reside after a few minutes, and can be alleviated by focusing on your breathing and by visualizing how the pain removes your blocked energies and brings deep healing.
The waxy secretion is applied to the skin after small superficial burns are made with a red-hot ember incense stick. Only the top layer of the skin is gently burned. Traditionally, the points for both men and women are placed on their upper left arm, which is closest to the heart as Kambo circulates around the heart pumping blood through your body removing stagnant energy and blockages "Panema" which may be blocking you mentally, physically, emotionaly or spiritually. Energetically, the left side is also considered as the emotional side where as the right side, the body/physical side. If you feel called to receive the points in any other area, let me know. There are really no right or wrong places for the point placements, so it is a good idea to think about where you would like them ahead of time. For people susceptible to pain, the points are placed on the lower right leg which is farthest away from the heart. Please keep in mind that the area chosen must not be disturbed during the session, as the secretion must remain where it is placed to be effective. The number of points used depends on the number of times the person has already received Kambo, the reason for the application, physical condition, and overall assessment by the practitioner based on her/his knowledge. Per IAKP standards, between three (3) points and nine (9) point max are suggested for the first time receiving Kambo. However, more is not necesarily better. A higher number of points will certainly be more intense, but it is not a requirement for Kambo to work better. You can have a powerful cleansing and detoxifying experience with less points. In my experience, three (3) to five (5) points are common and effective for most people on their first time. We will talk about the number of points to receive in detail during your pre-Kambo assessment.
SAPO: For people already familiar with Kambo, Sapo is the same application as Kambo but with the following key differences:
1. Sapo uses saliva to mix with the peptides in the frog’s secretion. This often results in a stronger, more intense experience.
2. A Tamishi vine or a bigger incense stick is used which results in less burns (2-3- gates max.) instead of multiple, smaller gates (3 or more) for a targeted, concentrated application.
3. Sapo is traditionally applied to the shoulder/ upper arm for the best application to the bloodstream.
4. Traditionally, Sapo is done on an empty stomach with little or no water for a deeper experience. You are required to stay hydrated prior to your session without over-hydrating. Something important to consider is that Sapo without drinking water may not be ideal for everyone. Therefore, it is recommended to reduce water intake to a liter vs. the usual 1.5 to 2 liters of water with traditional Kambo.
5. Sapo is endured for 10-15 minutes instead of the 20- minutes for Kambo.
Carlos Applying Kambo to a warrior participant
Select your session below
Initiation into the Brotherhood and Sisterhood of Kambo Warriors. Kambo Inoculation, basic session. Great way to detox the body, dissolve emotional blocks (Panema), and improve mental functioning. The minimum number of Kambo points is 3 with a maximum of 9 points for your first session.
Kambo Warrior Resilience Challenge
3 progressive Kambo sessions in 3 consecutive days. For those seeking to build resilience and mental toughness. Protocol designed to meet your unique intentions and goals.
3 Kambo sessions within a moon cycle (28-days), following the Caboclo tradition. This is a great way to boost and revive your immune system.
Kambo Intensives: 2 or 3 sessions within 2 or 3 hours. Beneficial when one is needing to make an important decision or desiring to push a big emotional or physical block. Multiple sessions in a short period of time may be required to target chronic or acute conditions.
Chakra Alignment: targets a particular chakra stimulating the flow of energy and removing physical and emotional blocks. The chakras are balanced by applying Kambo points to the respective areas of the spine.
Meridians and Auricular: stimulates and opens the flow of energy of the internal energy pathways that connect the body's organs and subsystems through the precise position of Kambo points, in the same way traditional Chinese medicine uses acupuncture and acupressure.
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