What to Anticipate During Your Kambo Session:

The Gates

In a Kambo session, the application process focuses on creating minor blister points on the skin's surface, to which the Kambo secretion is carefully administered.

These openings are superficial, involving only the removal of the epidermis, essentially serving as entry "gates" for Kambo into the body. Typically, for an introductory Kambo session, 3-5 of these gates are opened on the skin.

Before applying the Kambo dots to these open points, clients are encouraged to drink approximately 3/4 of water. Once the secretion is applied, the immediate effects are rapid and intense, albeit short-lived, typically lasting around 20-25 minutes.

The Flush

Within the first 30 seconds to a minute, clients commonly experience a warm flush enveloping their entire body. There may be a slight increase in heart rate accompanied by a gentle throbbing sensation in the head. It's not uncommon for the lips, ears, and tongue to feel numb and tingly during this phase, sometimes accompanied by mild dizziness or light-headedness. These sensations persist for approximately 5-7 minutes, followed by 10-15 minutes of flu-like symptoms, where clients may feel weakness, muscle aches, and mild nausea.

The Purge Urge

During this period, some clients may feel the urge to purge, although it's important to note that purging is not a prerequisite to benefit from Kambo. It's simply a pharmacological effect that some individuals experience and is far less dramatic than some sensationalized portrayals seen on YouTube videos. Thanks to the pre-session water intake and fasting protocol before your session, purging is relatively smooth and discomfort-free.

The Return

Following the purge, the flu-like symptoms tend to dissipate quite rapidly, leaving clients feeling profoundly relaxed and often enveloped in a sense of euphoria. After rest, clients regain strength and energy, enabling them to resume their daily activities as usual. The benefits of a Kambo session continue to unfold in the hours, days, and sometimes even weeks following the session.

The Conclusion

To conclude the Kambo session, the entry points on the skin's surface, where Kambo was administered, are sealed with Peruvian anti-bacterial/fungal tree sap, known as "Dragon's Blood." This natural sap promotes faster healing and acts as a protective "liquid bandage" while offering effective antibacterial protection. It's important not to cover these points with bandages.

Please refrain from attempting to pick at or remove/clean off the Dragon's Blood. Ideally, avoid applying any substances to the entry points other than a saline solution or water and soap for cleansing, along with Dragon's Blood to support the healing process.

Your Kambo Marks

The entry points will heal and fade with time but depending on your skin color and type you may always have small visible scars. After Kambo treatment, once the Dragon’s Blood is dry, you can use colloidal silver, shea butter, tea tree oil or coconut oil to aid the healing process and limit scarring. Please stay away from chemical cream products like Neosporin. Most people see their Kambo scars as a badge of honor.

Other Offerings During Your Kambo Session

As part of your Kambo experience, we offer Sananga drops to prepare the mind and drop into the body for your Kambo experience. Following Kambo, hapé is offered to seal the ceremonial experience and to ground and prepare for reentry into your life. For more information on these offerings, click here.

Determining Your Suitability for Kambo

Kambo is a safe and beneficial experience when administered by a skilled and trained practitioner. However, certain medical conditions and contraindications may deem it unsuitable for some individuals. Please consider the following contraindications:

• Serious heart problems

• Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome

• Medication for low blood pressure

• History of stroke

• History of brain hemorrhage

• Aneurysm or blood clots

• Lack of mental capacity to decide on Kambo use

• Severe mental health disorders

• Within 6 weeks before or after chemotherapy or radiation therapy

• Taking immunosuppressants for organ transplantation

• Addison's disease

• Current or severe epilepsy

• Recovery from a major surgical procedure

• Recent use of Bufo or 5-MeO-DMT within 6 weeks

• Pregnant, possibly pregnant, or breastfeeding

Prior to engaging in a Kambo session, it's crucial to consult with a qualified practitioner to assess your suitability and ensure a safe and positive experience.

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