Frequently
Asked
Questions
The only threat to the Giant Green Monkey Tree Frog is the destruction of its natural habitat, the Amazon Rainforest. Ethically harvested Kambo does not threaten survival of the frogs.
Kambo has no known detrimental side effects. When Kambo is Responsibly Administered it is completely safe.
As with any powerful substance, natural or pharmaceutical, there are safety precautions and Contraindications that must be considered.
NB: An IAKP practitioner is trained using best practices and precautions.
No. Kambo is non-hallucinogenic.
NB: Participants have reported receiving insights and messages during a Kambo ceremony.
It is advisable to eat a light, healthy diet of fresh, organic, unprocessed foods prior to a Kambo session, though it is not mandatory. It is also advisable to refrain from the use of stimulants such as caffeine before receiving Kambo.
NB: If you currently consume alcohol, it is advisable to refrain the day before, day of, and after Kambo.
Sananga is powerful Eye Drops which can be served during a Kambo ceremony.
Sananga is made from the shredded root of a Shrub that grows in the Rainforest. Sananga can help you to Open Up and get ready to work with Kambo. Sananga is said to help you gain more Clarity and Guidance in life and anecdotally bring a user Good Luck.
On a Physical Level Sananga Cleans and Refreshes the eyes and has been indicated in the treatment of Glaucoma, Cataracts, Conjunctivitis, Dry and Red Eye, and Chronic Headaches.
On another level, it can open the 3rd Eye, Clean and Expand the Aura, Balance the Chakras, keeping a user Balanced Emotionally, Spiritually, and Mentally.
A typical Kambo ceremony lasts about 2 - 3 hours. The time spent in the peak of the Cleansing and Purgative Process can be as short as 10 minutes and as long as 2 hours. A certain amount of time is needed for your Aftercare i.e. to ground, to drink some Tea and to enjoy some Nutritious Food.
NB: It is a good idea for you to set some time aside to Rest and Relax after a Kambo ceremony. Should you feel energised then this is completely okay too.
Made from a combination of Leaves, Seeds, Spices, Bark, Oils, Herbs, and Flowers. Rapé is served as a blow up each nostril. Rapé can help to Ground you, Open Up your Heart and often acts as a way to help you finish your release i.e. assist with Purging. Rapé can be a powerful and important part of your whole Process during a Kambo ceremony.
NB: There are instances where Kambo is Contraindicated i.e. Kambo should not be taken.
The below is not an exhaustive list.
Please check with me before making a booking if you have any Serious Health Problems.
NB: Kambo cannot be given to those who are or have had any of the following:
- Have Serious Heart Problems
- Have had Heart Surgery. This includes a Pacemaker but excludes Stents
- Are on Medication for Low Blood Pressure
- Have had a Stroke
- Have had a Brain Haemorrhage
- Have an Aneurysm or Blood Clots
- Lack the Mental Capacity to make the decision to take Kambo
- Have Serious Mental Health problems excluding Depression, PTSD and Anxiety
- Are undergoing Chemotherapy, Radiotherapy or have done so within the last 4 weeks
- Take Immune-Suppressants for an Organ Transplant
- Have Addison’s Disease
- Have Ehlers Danlos Syndrome
- Have Current and Severe Epilepsy
- Are Recovering from a Major Surgical Procedure
- Are Under 18 Years of Age
- Are Pregnant or maybe so or are Breastfeeding a Child under 6 Months Old
- Have taken Bufo Alvarius (5-MeO-DMT) within 6 weeks
The word venom and toxin come up every now and then. First things first, a venom is a poisonous substance that is introduced into the system by injection, typically by fangs or a stinger (spiders, snakes, scorpions). So when taking this into consideration Kambo is not a venom.
When it comes to be referenced as a poison or a toxin, this is a complex topic that comes down to semantics. The word poison and toxin carry the connotation of being harmful to the body, and nothing has been found in the Kambo secretion that suggests that the body identifies it as being a harmful poison or toxin.
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In fact, Kambo is made up of Bioactive Peptides, which interact with the bodies receptor sites as if the body had made the Peptides itself.
It’s suggested that the frog uses its milky secretion as protection against predators, such as snakes, which is where the poison / toxin reference may stem from. In 2014, BBC released a clip where David Attenborough suggests the frog actually applies its secretion as a protective barrier from the sun.