Benefits of Kambo
Scientific studies show that Phyllomedusa bicolor poison 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 cleanse 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 heal eyesight, and to
cure pain. Sapo peptides and their effects are reported cover a wide
range of potential medical uses: treatment of brain diseases such as
Alzheimer and Parkinson, depression, migraines, blood circulation
problems, vascular insufficiency, organ diseases, cancer, fertility
problems in women, AIDS, hepatitis and more.
Pain Killing Peptides 400 Times Stronger than Morphine
Scientific research has identified the peptides dermorphin and
deltorphin in kambo as potent opioid peptides. Opioids are pain killers
and opioid peptides bind to receptors on human cells which trigger a
pain masking response. Dermorphin and deltorphin are amazingly 400
times stronger than morphine and 40 times stronger than b-endorphins
which is the body’s natural pain killer.
When to use Kambo
“The amazonian tribes believe that we as living humans are constantly
surrounded by a dense cloud that prevents us from seeing clearly. This
cloud is called “panema” by the Katukina people. ‘Panema’ could be
translated with an expression such as ‘negative energy’, bad luck’,
depression’ or ‘laziness’. By receiving Kambo treatments on a regular
basis we have the chance to get rid of this greyish cloud of negative
energy, to live a healthy life and to fulfil our physical
potentialities.” – Master Kambo Practitioner, Giovanni Lattanzi
As well as this energetic clearing effect, Kambo has potent physical
benefits as well. Kambo is traditionally used to gain strength, maintain
or regain health, and to provide immunity. The poison is applied often
times before hunting parties depart in order to increase strength,
improve vision and lend the hunters a ‘magical’ ability to locate prey.
Kambo is also traditionally used to cleanse the body of just about any
illness including Rainforest specials like malaria and spider bite etc. Kambo can be used to help heal many diseases like infections, high blood pressure, liver imbalances, migraines, physical pain, depression, Alzheimer, Parkinson, hepatitis, cancer, fertility problems in women, HIV and more. It is a strong purifier, it boosts the immune system, lifts the spirit and your physical energy.
Kambo’s Peptide Cocktail
When
scientists analyzed the chemical makeup of the Phyllomedusa bicolor’s
venom, they found that it contained new peptides with exciting
beneficial effects on the human body. The top 8 are:
- Dermorphin — a potent mu-opioid receptor agonist.
- Deltorphin — a very potent delta-opioid receptor agonist.
(Dermorphin and Deltorphin are 4000 times stronger than morphine and 40
times stronger than endogenic b-endorphines. (1).
- Phyllomedusin — a tachykinin which affects the salivary
glands, tear ducts, intestines, and bowels; it contracts the smooth
muscles, and contributes to violent purging.
- Phyllokinin (and phyllomedusin) — potent blood vessel dilators that also increase the permeability of the blood-brain barrier.
- Phyllocaerulein — which stimulates the adrenal cortex and the
pituitary gland, causes a fall in blood pressure, causes tachycardia,
and has a potent action on the gastrointestinal smooth muscle, and
stimulates gastric, biliary and pancreatic secretions.
- Sauvagine — which stimulates the adrenal cortex, causes a long lasting fall in blood pressure, and causes intense tachycardia.
- Adenoregulin — acts on the adenosine receptors.
- Dermaseptin — a potent antimicrobial for both Gram-positive
and Gram-negative bacteria, and antiviral for herpes simplex virus.Sapo
venom has been analyzed by scientists and is shown to contain many
peptides that are beneficial to the body.
Frogs Are Not Harmed in Kambo Collection
The frog is not harmed during the harvesting of Kambo. It is
considered bad luck to do so. In order to harvest the poison from the
frog, they must be collected very early in the morning often after a
good rain. The shaman will often be the one that goes on the frog hunt.
He calls out the Phyllomedusa mimicking it’s natural song. When the frog
calls back, thinking he is talking to a mate, the shaman knows where
they are located. The frog is often found in a tree and sometimes, after
a rain, they will be on the rainforest floor. The frog is gently
collected and brought back to the village where the poison is harvested
in a couple of ways. One way is that the frog is stretched by all four
legs, his big toe massaged and then he secretes his poison. The poison
is then collected and put onto a stick. The poison dries on the stick
and then it can be saved for later use. The frog is then released
unharmed. I have also heard that the Yawanawa tribe collects the frog
venom by simply collecting the frog who naturally secretes his poisonous
sweat from the excitement of being captured. The sticks must be kept
dry and free of mold by keeping them over a fire. It is important that
the kambo sticks come from reputable sources in good condition.
Kambo is Non-Hallucinogenic
Kambo is a very physical experience which involves a feeling of heat
in the body usually followed by vomiting and sometimes evacuating from
the intestines as the body purges toxins from the various organs. The
mind is often made quite clear and focused and some say they receive
specific messages. Kambo works mostly to purge the body of toxins and
what is called “panema” or a heaviness, dullness of body and spirit. The
experience with Kambo is very much like getting sick and the energetic
and health benefits that many report usually come in the days and weeks
that follow.
Kambo is Legal
We are happy that this traditional shamanic practice is legal in the
United States and most every other country. It is only illegal in one
of it’s native countries, Brazil, for what seems to be political reasons
around monetary rights.
Duration of the Kambo Experience
A typical Kambo ceremony lasts about one hour. The time spent in the
peak of the cleansing and purgative process can be as short as 10
minutes and as long as a couple of hours.
Preparing for Your Kambo Cleanse
The Days Before: Eat as wholesome as possible in the
days leading up to your Kambo ceremony. Diminish or eliminate fried
food, over processed food and alcohol. Drink plenty of water so that
your tissues are hydrated. Adding electrolytes (non-sugar) and liquid
minerals to your water will help prepare your body.
Do not eat at least 10 hours before ceremony.
Day Of: The day of the ceremony you will fast from
food. You should not have eaten for 10 hours prior. You are allowed to
drink water. It’s essential to make a specific prayer, intention, so the frog can assist you in making your wishes come true. Please consider why are you about to connect with this medicine? What do you need? Where do you feel stuck? Whatever your questions, feel the ones that are the most alive and present for you.
During: Meditating with the breath is the best
preparation for a Kambo ceremony. Breathe and invite the spirit of the
medicine into you, exhale and surrender your ego, your weight, your
toxicity. Breathe in and soften to the medicine, breathe out and let go.
What to Bring*A Notebook and pen
*A Blanket and pillow
*Layered clothing for hot or cold temperatures (you may want to bring a
change of clothing) Prepare your intentions by writing them down
*Change of clothes in case of heavy purging, after Kambo it is important to take a shower to cleanse the body and integrate the healing
How is Kambo Administered?
Kambo is also applied to superficial burns on the skin. A small stick
is made red hot and just the top layer of the skin is burned. Kambo is
then applied onto the burn and thus absorbed into the body.
What to Expect During Your Kambo Experience
Kambo is considered an ‘ordeal’ medicine. This means that your
experience within the Kambo Cleanse will most likely be a purification
and may not be easy. Kambo has a cleansing and purgative effect and you
can expect to feel nauseous, to vomit and evacuate for a few hours as
your body and spirit are being cleansed. Once the Kambo is applied to
the skin, a feeling of warmth immediately follows. The face, skin and
core of the body will feel a heat within. The heart will beat slightly
faster and ‘bigger’ as I say. Blood pressure will fall slightly. Relax
into the experience. It is helpful to work with the breath: Inhale and
receive the medicine with love and trust, exhale and surrender. It is a
common experience that the throat will gently swell. This is normal. It
will not swell shut. The face may also swell. Simply relax into the
sensations and allow the ally of the Kambo spirit to purify and fortify
you. After a few minutes or more, you may feel like you have to purge.
You will have a bucket handy and you will purge into the bucket. You may
also need to go to the bathroom. You will be assisted to do so. After
your purge, the Kambo dots will be removed from your body and the major
part of your cleanse is over. Many people reporting feeling very
peaceful immediately after the treatment and often the next day one
feels amazing.
