What to Expect

Application

Kambo is administered through the epidermal (most superficial) layer of the skin by lightly burning "gates" for the "points" (Kambo secretion) to enter the body. The gates are opened by a thin, non toxic and non scented incense stick which is lightly flicked over the surface of the skin. 

Once the gates are opened and the secretion is being prepared, the participant will drink 2 liters of fresh, non alkaline water. After the water has been consumed and the secretion has been applied over the open gates, almost immediately the participant can begin to feel the effects. The rhythm of ones experience generally goes as follows, but is not limited to a

• Rise in blood pressure

• Feelings of flushing, swelling, lightheadedness/dizziness

• tingling in extremities or shaking

• Increase and decrease in body temperature

• Drop in blood pressure

• Nausea followed by purging; vomiting, diarrhea and/or emotional purging

The stomach is emptied with such a great force, that, ultimately, bile is secreted. This seems like an unhealthy process, but it’s actually not. The liver binds fat-soluble toxins into the bile and the bile is excreted through the bowels. However, during the digestion process 90% of the bile is absorbed through the intestinal wall. This is obviously not very useful, because this also absorbs 90% of the fat-soluble toxins. Since the stomach gets rid of all the bile during a Kambo session, a large amount of toxins is excreted, which would normally be absorbed again by the body.

Once the participants experience is complete, the points will then be removed from the gates and the sensations will begin to subside. The after effects of receiving Kambo can differ for each person, but generally people may feel

• Very exhausted or energetically awake

• Subtle or strong emotions; sadness, happiness, calmness

• Sharpened senses and heightened mental alertness
  

Over the course of days or weeks, one may feel a consistent elevation in their mood, an increase in physical and mental energy, a decrease in response to stressors, enhanced focus and overall, more self awareness. All of these of course, differ for each individual. 

How to prepare

Kambo is best received on an empty stomach, bladder, and bowels so it is important to fast for at least 12 hours beforehand. Alcohol should be avoided for 24-48 hours before sitting in ceremony.

Give yourself 2 to 3 hours for each Kambo session, including recovery time and ideally giving yourself the rest of the day off from work or any obligations.

Due to the nature of the peptides, your body temperature will fluctuate so it is best to wear loose, comfortable clothing and to bring layers.  

Women who are menstruating should be aware that Kambo tends to speed up their flow for about 3 days post ceremony.