The secretion is not a sweat nor a poison in the sense that it alone is not capable of causing death or illness. In the Amazon, it is regarded as a medicine however this should not be confused with the western definition of a medicine. Kambo is not a medicine and those that administer it are practitioners and not doctors. The popularity and use of Kambo as a natural support to healing is spreading
worldwide. As the scientific research into the secretion of the Phyllomedusa Bicolor grows, skilled practitioners are also developing new ways to work with this powerful substance from the Amazonian Rain Forest, which allows it to be accessible to almost everyone in a safe and manageable way. Not only do we now have a number of different traditional ways to take Kambo but we can also work with the Meridians, the Chakras, Nadis and Marma Points and even the ears – Auricular Kambo. Added to this, there are also new techniques to allow people to take Kambo in a way that is gentler on their system but still allows them to enjoy the maximum benefits. Visit the International Association of Kambo Practicioners at www.IAKP.org for more info on this truly marvelous medicine. We contraindicate people who:
Have serious heart problems or who have had heart surgery. This includes a Pacemaker but excludes Stents
Have had a stroke or a brain haemorrhage
Have an aneurism or blood clot
Are recovering from a major surgical procedure with internal stitches
Are on medication for low blood pressure (High Blood Pressure is usually fine)
Lack the mental capacity to make the decision to take Kambo
Have serious mental health problems, excluding Depression, PTSD and Anxiety
Are undergoing Chemotherapy, Radiotherapy or have done so within the last 4 weeks
Take immune-suppressants after organ transplant. Have Addison’s Disease
Have Ehiers-Danlos Syndrome
Have Oesophageal problems
Have current and severe Epilepsy
Are recovering from a major surgical procedure
Are under 18 years old
Have certain types of EDS
Are pregnant or maybe so or are breast-feeding a child under 6 months old. This list is not exhaustive, its important to consult with me about any other health issues you may have. With love,
Sidonie �
