What is Kambô?
Viva Kambô!
Kambô is derived from the secretion of the Amazonian giant waxy tree frog Phyllomedusa Bicolor.
The secretion is comprised of a unique, complex cocktail of bioactive peptides that produce amazing regenerative benefits for the body and mind.
Nobel Prize nominee, Vittorio Erspamer (Italian pharmacologist) of the University of Rome is considered to be the first scientist to analyze Kambô in the laboratory concluding that Kambô contains a "fantastic chemical cocktail with potential medical applications unmatched by any other amphibian."
Tribes of the Amazon often refer to Kambô as "Hunting Magic" as it brings them strength, energy, and stamina to their physical bodies, as well as sharpening their minds and senses.
What are Peptides?
From Dr. William A. Seeds M.D.'s book, "Peptide Protocols"
"We know of at least 7,000 naturally occurring peptides in the body. Peptides are molecules that are a combination of two or more amino acids contained between an amine group and an H2 group on one end, and a carboxyl group on the other....."
"...Peptides are being shown to be successful in aiding the regulation of blood and glucose, controlling insuline levels, and treating inflammatory diseases, brain diseases, cardiac disease, metabolic syndrome, weight issues, immune deficiencies, cancers, bone and joint problems, sleep disorders, anxiety, depression and fatigue."
What to Expect in a Kambô session
How is Kambô Applied?
The only safe application of Kambô is through small blister points made in the skin to which the secretion is applied. The burn is not deep, with only the epidermis being removed allowing an entry “gate” for the Kambô to enter into the lymphatic system.
Basic Kambô Session
Typically 3-5 “gates” are opened in the skin for a basic Kambô session. The client will be asked to drink no more than one liter of water before applying the Kambô dots to the open gates. Once the secretion is applied to the gates, the immediate effects are quick and intense but short lived, usually ending in about 20-25 minutes on average. Within 30 seconds to a minute, the client will experience a warm flushing sensation over the entire body. The heart rate will increase slightly with a light throbbing sensation in the head. The lips, ears and tongue may go numb and tingly and may also be accompanied by a feeling of dizziness or light-headedness. These sensations last approximately 5-7 minutes followed by 10-15 minutes of flu-like symptoms where the client may feel weak, achy and nauseas. During this time, it is common for a client to purge. Because of the water consumed before hand, the purge is typically smooth and without a great deal of discomfort. After the purge, the flu like symptoms dissipate rather rapidly and the client is usually left feeling very relaxed and may be washed over with a feeling of euphoria. After approximately 30-45 minutes of rest, the client will gain strength and energy back into the body and will be able to continue their day as normal. The benefits from Kambô will be experienced in the following hours, days and even sometimes weeks following the session.
