Kambo:
A Powerful Tool
for Healing

What is Kambo?

Kambo, the secretion of the Giant Green Monkey Tree Frog (Phyllomedusa Bicolor), is a remarkable natural substance with a complex blend of bioactive peptides. These peptides interact with specific receptors in the human body, working in harmony to help restore balance and support overall well-being. When applied correctly, Kambo can provide deep healing benefits—physically, emotionally, and energetically.

Scientists have identified 16 unique peptides in Kambo so far, and its potential has even sparked over 70 patents within the pharmaceutical industry, aiming to replicate its therapeutic effects. Yet, unlike synthetic medications, Kambo is naturally recognized by the body, leaving no harmful residues. In fact, it has been known to help cleanse pharmaceutical toxins from the body, promoting a sense of renewal.

Free from allergens and toxins, Kambo is safe when administered by a trained practitioner, offering a natural pathway toward holistic healing

* Trina uses only ethically sourced Kambo. When done correctly the frogs are not harmed in any way when the Kambo is extracted from them. A deep relationship and bond is held between the frogs and the tribes who collect their excretion. The International Association of Kambo Practitioners works closely with the Matses tribe of Peru in order to ensure that the frogs are protected and the Kambo is harvested using sustainable methods.

Benefits of Kambo

The primary aim of a Kambo Ceremony is to restore balance across the body’s systems, promoting detoxification on both physical and emotional levels. The bioactive peptides in Kambo strengthen the immune system, reduce inflammation, alleviate pain, and cleanse the lymphatic system, boosting vitality and sharpening mental clarity. By supporting the body’s return to homeostasis, Kambo has been reported to aid in weight loss and reduce cravings.

Emotionally, Kambo helps release traumas, negative thought patterns, and energetic blockages, with many people experiencing relief from anxiety, depression, PTSD, and other psychological challenges. Kambo’s effects are often aligned with the individual's intentions, allowing for a tailored healing experience. Traditionally, it was used by Amazonian tribes to purify mind and body, removing negative energies that caused lethargy and bad luck.

Kambo’s potent anti-inflammatory, antibiotic, antiviral, and antimicrobial properties detoxify the body and address various health and emotional conditions. As blockages release, individuals naturally express their authentic selves, embodying love, peace, and strength as false beliefs in unworthiness and fear fall away.

Beyond healing specific conditions, Kambo enhances overall well-being. Participants report benefits like heightened senses, improved mood, enhanced immune function, reduced stress, greater physical strength, deeper mindfulness, and a stronger spiritual connection. Through this deep work, Kambo allows individuals to reconnect with their true nature, experiencing renewed vitality and clarity.

"The mind and body are not separate. What affects one, affects the other."

The Kambo Ceremony

A Full Kambo Ceremony typically lasts between 2-3 hours. To ensure the process goes smoothly, it’s important to prepare your body beforehand. You’ll need to fast for at least 10 hours prior to the ceremony, meaning no food, and avoid drinking water for 2 hours before the start. Please refrain from taking any medications or supplements on the morning of your ceremony; if necessary, bring them with you to take afterward, but be sure to have them cleared beforehand, as certain medications may interact with Kambo.

The ceremony begins in a safe and protected space where you’ll have the
opportunity to express your intention and share how you are feeling before
the Kambo is applied.

Together, we will decide the location on your body where you’ll receive the Kambo. For first-time participants, we perform a “Basic Treatment,” applying the Kambo to traditional points on either the upper arm or lower leg, as practiced by the Amazonian tribes. After your initial ceremony, you’ll have the option to receive Kambo in other areas during future sessions.

Many people choose to have Kambo applied to body areas that align with their intention, such as a chakra point, meridian point, or a location tied to a past injury. Areas closer to the heart and spine tend to bring about a faster reaction, initiating the purging process more quickly. Once the location is selected, I will use a small unscented incense stick to lightly burn the first layer of skin. This quick and minor sensation is necessary to open the pathway for Kambo to enter the lymphatic system.

Within minutes of Kambo being applied, the body will undergo a range of sensations, including changes in temperature, a quickened heartbeat, dizziness, fatigue, and a temporary rise in blood pressure. Shortly after, the blood pressure will drop, and the purging process may begin. Extreme nausea is common, and purging typically occurs through vomiting or needing to use the toilet. However, it’s also possible to purge through shaking sensations that move through the nervous system, or by releasing emotions. Throughout the entire process, I will be there to hold space for you, ensuring your safety and supporting you.

It’s important to note that Kambo is not a psychedelic substance. Unlike other traditional Amazonian medicines, it does not induce visions or facilitate journeying. The experience is primarily physical, and while it can be uncomfortable and challenging, it is relatively brief, typically lasting 20-40 minutes. This process requires a degree of surrender and acceptance of the temporary discomfort.

For those healthy enough to receive Kambo and who do not have any contraindications, there is very little risk involved. The process is intense but safe when facilitated properly.

Resting Period

Once the purging process is complete, the Kambo is removed from the skin. Within minutes, the feelings of nausea will begin to subside, and you’ll be able to lay down and rest for about 30 minutes. During this time, I can also offer Sananga eye drops—a yellow liquid made from the roots of the Tabernaemontana Sanana, a shrub native to the Amazon Jungle. Traditionally, Sananga is used to improve eyesight, clear negative energy around the head, and decalcify the pineal gland.

After you’ve had time to rest, I will serve food, and we can have an informal discussion about your experience.

For the remainder of the day, it’s important to avoid any significant obligations and allow yourself time for quiet reflection. To support your integration process, I recommend gentle activities such as journaling, meditating, walking, spending time in nature, and maintaining a simple, stress-free day.

Everyone experiences the integration process differently. Some may feel a sense of joy and renewed energy, while others might experience emotional intensity and fatigue—or a combination of both. This is completely normal.

What’s important is that you give yourself the time and space to sit with whatever is coming up for you. Be gentle with yourself, and continue to maintain a clean diet. It’s also essential to avoid alcohol and cannabis for at least 24 hours following the ceremony. Additionally, large amounts of alcohol should be avoided for 7 days after receiving Kambo to allow for optimal healing.

Preparing for a Kambo Ceremony

Take some time to deeply reflect on why you feel called to work with Kambo. Clearly define your intentions—what you are seeking to release and what you wish to invite into your life. In the days leading up to your ceremony, it can be helpful to meditate on your intention and hold it as a quiet prayer within yourself.

Participants are encouraged to avoid heavy, greasy, carb-heavy, and sugar-laden foods for at least 1-3 days prior to the ceremony. Foods containing processed vegetable oils, refined sugars, dairy, caffeine, and other junk foods with chemical additives should be avoided the day before and after your Kambo session.

Alcohol must be avoided for 72 hours before the ceremony, and cannabis for at least 24 hours prior. Additionally, taking a break from mental stimulants such as social media and television can be very beneficial. This allows for a more focused and surrendered experience with Kambo, creating space for deeper healing and clarity.

Contraindications

The following 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 haemorrhage
People who have aneurysms or blood clots
People who lack the mental capacity to make the decision to take Kambo
People with serious mental health problems excluding depression and anxiety
People undergoing chemotherapy or radiotherapy within 4 – 6 weeks
People who take immune-suppressants for an organ transplant
Women who are pregnant
Women who are breast-feeding a child under 6 months old
People with Addison’s disease
People with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome
People with current and severe Epilepsy
Are recovering from a major surgical procedure
Under 18
Animals

Caution is also required in the following cases:

People taking immune-suppressants for auto immune disorders.
Active drug or alcohol addiction.
Long term or water fasting for 7 days before or after Kambo other than the required fasting.
Colonics, Enemas, liver flushes or any water based detox should be avoided within 3 days either side of taking Kambo.
If someone has taken Iboga or Bufo 5-MeO-DMT within 6 weeks.

Oesophagus/Esophagus Rupture

Because Kambo can cause violent vomiting we need to have some caution around certain conditions that could weaken the Oesophagus/Esophagus. These do not necessarily preclude you from experiencing Kambo but it is advisable to make sure to let your Practitioner know if you have been affected with any of the following:

Boerhaave’s Syndrome (spontaneous rupture of the oesophagus)
Severe injury, or trauma to the Oesophagus/Esophagus from endoscopy, or injury to the neck.
Tumours, or Ulcers in the throat
Those who have or have had bulimia
Gastro-intestinal Reflux
Chronic inflammatory response syndrome due to mold exposure
Untreated eosinophilic esophagitis
Oesophagus/Esophagus Varices
Portal Hypertension

PLEASE NOTE: KAMBO IS A TRADITIONAL RITUAL FROM THE AMAZON RAINFOREST – IT IS NOT A MEDICINE OR MEDICAL TREATMENT. THE SERVICES OFFERED ON THIS WEBSITE DO NOT CONSTITUTE ANY FORM OF MEDICAL PRACTICE.

IAKP PRACTITIONERS DO NOT DIAGNOSE, TREAT CURE OR MITIGATE ANY DISEASE, OFFER HEALTH ADVICE, TREAT PHYSICAL OR MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES OR PRESCRIBE MEDICINES, NOR ARE THEY DOCTORS OR ANY OTHER FORM OF MEDICAL PRACTITIONER.

PARTICIPANTS ARE ADVISED TO SEEK ADVICE FROM THEIR DOCTOR PRIOR TO A KAMBO CEREMONY. PARTICIPANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO DO THEIR OWN RESEARCH REGARDING THE POTENTIAL BENEFITS OF TAKING KAMBO, AS NONE ARE OFFERED OR IMPLIED HERE.