What is Kambô?

Kambô is a secretion collected from an Amazonian tree frog, also known as the Giant Monkey Tree Frog or Phyllomedusa Bicolor, found in the jungles of South America. It is also known as Sapo, Kampu or ‘vacina da floresta’ (vaccine of the forest). This powerful secretion detoxifies all bodies and offers a natural way to empower and boost your immune system. It is one of the strongest natural anti-inflammatory, antibiotic, antimicrobial, and anesthetic substances on the planet. It has been used for thousands of years in the Amazon rainforest to strengthen and unify the body, mind and spirit. 

Kambo is applied and administered through small superficial burns made to the skin. Once in contact with the body, the secretion begins to work with the lymphatic system and travels throughout the entire body identifying any energy or areas of the body that are not in balance or a vital state. The frog then begins to work on the energy in dis-ease or imbalance through various means of aiding your body in detoxifying and purging. The secretion is only on the skin for about 20-40 minutes on average, meaning the intensity of the process is only experienced for that length of time. However, Kambô is highly intelligent and so it energetically works on all levels of our be-ing beyond the time confines of when it is physically in contact with us. Often, you will become aware of what it is showing you on a physical, emotional, mental and spiritual level before you arrive to the ceremony, and be integrating its lessons for a while afterwards. 

Kambô is incredibly safe. In fact, one of the most beautiful aspects of this secretion is that it is recognized as a native substance by our bodies. This means that our cells are readily able to accept and work with the chemical benefits of Kambô, and that there is no danger of “overdosing”.

However, there are certain conditions that are contraindicated such as specific heart conditions, strokes, epilepsy, serious mental dis-eases, and more. It is important to communicate any existing health conditions and if you are on any medication when speaking about a session. If you are interested in learning more about Kambo, but unsure if it is in alignment, please reach out to me and we can discuss. 

Why Do We Use Kambô?

Kambô energetically removes anything that does not serve us and brings us back to our natural state of harmony. The frog aids us in reconnecting to our Self and achieving our highest physical, emotional, and spiritual potential. Particularly in the “afterglow” of a session, an energetic opening occurs and we are able to let go of our burdens and connect to a deeper truth and Knowing within us. 

Traditionally, tribespeople in the Amazon utilized Kambô before hunting due to its ability to increase stamina, strengthen the body and mind, diminish the need for food, water and sleep and more. In today’s world, we can work with Kambô for a large range of reasons including alleviating stress and depression, boosting the immune system, helping chronic dis-ease, connecting to our energetic field, and clearing emotional blockages.  

The properties of the numerous peptides found in Kambô can help a range of medical conditions such as Candida, fibromyalgia, depression, PTSD, anxiety, chronic fatigue, acute pain, migraines, cancer, addiction, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, blood circulation problems, vascular insufficiency, organ disease, skin and eye issues, fertility problems, HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, Lyme Disease, autoimmune disorders, and more. These peptides work across the blood-brain barrier, helping to rewire the body towards fuller health. Energetically, the frog clears and realigns our energetic field and centers, creating flow and clarity internally. 

If you are approaching this work with a specific intention in mind, such as relief from a chronic health condition or to clear resistance around a certain area of your life or event, sitting with the Frog multiple times within a shorter amount of time is deeply beneficial. This is due to the fact that the body is able to saturate itself with the secretion’s properties and peptides and the work is able to go that much deeper. Additionally, the first time we receive is often a process of getting acquainted with the frog, a shaking of hands, that subsequent treatments build upon. An “inoculation” is the process of receiving 3+ treatments within a month. If you are interested in working with the frog through an inoculation or for a specific purpose, please let me know when you reach out.