Kambo
A traditional Amazonian practice used to support detoxification, immune function, and nervous system regulation.
What It Is
Kambo is the secretion of the Phyllomedusa bicolor frog, also known as the Giant Monkey Tree Frog of the Amazon. For thousands of years, Indigenous tribes have worked with this medicine as a purification and strengthening ritual, supporting physical resilience, emotional release, and energetic clearing.
Kambo is not a psychedelic.
It does not create visions or alter perception. It works through the body, interacting with the nervous system, lymphatic system, and biochemical pathways to help clear stagnation and restore flow.
Book a SessionDetoxification
Supports the body's natural detox pathways and lymphatic flow.
Immune Function
May strengthen immune response through bioactive peptides.
Mental Clarity
Often associated with increased focus, alertness, and decision-making.
Emotional Release
Supports the release of stored emotional tension and patterns.
Peptides & Physiology
Kambo contains a complex profile of bioactive peptides - short chains of amino acids that interact directly with receptors in the body.
These compounds act rapidly, often within minutes and are naturally metabolized by the body shortly after the session.
- opioid receptors (linked to mood and pain pathways)
- the immune system
- circulation and lymphatic flow
While traditional use dates back thousands of years, modern research is still developing. Current studies focus on:
- the biochemical activity of these peptides
- their antimicrobial and physiological properties
- and their interaction with the nervous system
This work is approached as a complementary practice, grounded in both traditional knowledge and emerging scientific understanding.
Erspamer, V. et al. (1985-1993). Bioactive peptides from the skin of Phyllomedusa bicolor.
Negri, L. et al. (1992). Dermorphin-related peptides and their interaction with opioid receptors.
Mor, A. (1995). Isolation and characterization of dermaseptins from amphibian skin.
Daly, J.W. et al. (1992). Biologically active peptides from amphibian skin and their pharmacological potential.
Clarke, B.T. (1997). The natural history of amphibian skin secretions.
Monteiro, W. et al. (2020). Bioactive peptides from amphibian skin and their pharmacological potential.
How It Feels
Kambo is an intense, short-duration experience that works through the physical body. It brings you deeper into sensation, presence, and awareness. The active phase typically lasts 15-30 minutes and may include:
- heat and increased heart rate
- pressure in the body
- physical and emotional release
What to Expect
A session typically includes:
- Intention setting
- Preparation with Hape (if appropriate)
- Small application points ("gates") on the skin
- Hydration
- Application of Kambo
- Active phase (15-30 minutes)
- Rest, hydration, and grounding
Understanding Purging (the release)
Purging is not the same as "puking." It is not simply the body rejecting something: it is a process of release. This can happen in different ways:
- vomiting
- sweating
- crying
- yawning
- shaking
- bowel movement
- or subtle energetic release
Who This Is For
This work may be suitable for:
- those seeking physical and energetic reset
- individuals feeling stagnant or depleted
- those ready to move through emotional patterns
- people looking for a more direct, body-based process
It is important to approach this work with readiness and respect for its intensity.
Schedule an Intro CallAfter the Session
Immediate Effects
Once the intensity passes, many people experience:
- calm and grounded presence
- mental clarity and focus
- emotional relief
- a sense of lightness and renewal
This phase is often referred to as the "Kambo clarity" - a reset where body, mind, and energy feel aligned.
Ongoing Integration
The work continues subtly over the following days. You may notice:
- new patterns emerging
- clearer decision-making
- increased intuition
- a deeper sense of connection to yourself
If you feel the need for additional support, a 1-hour integration call can be arranged to help you process and anchor the experience.
Dedicated, private time fully focused on you.
Small, intentional groups of up to 4 people (private small group).
Larger group experiences (typically 4-8 people), held on specific dates (community sessions). These are generally held with microdoses.
Previous Work
Kambo does not give you something you do not already have. It clears what was in the way.
This is a medicine that asks for presence, honesty, and surrender.
And what often emerges on the other side is clarity, strength, and a deeper connection to yourself.
