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Kambo
Kambo is a traditional healing practice that incorporates the secretion from the skin of the Phyllomedusa bicolor frog, more commonly know as the giant monkey frog. The kambo frog is native to the amazon rainforest. Tribal societies in the amazon basin utilize kambo for its therapeutic effects. Traditionally, the tribal groups of Brazilia Amazonas incorporate kambo both for its healing effects and as a right of passage.
Tribal (and modern) Science
Tribal societies have been utilizing kambo for millennia. Its widespread use was first noticed by scientists in the 1980's. A particular interest in kambo by researches has allowed for it to become one of the most widely researched of all amazonian medicines.
Kambo medicine is itself a secretion off of the body of the Monkey Frog. The secretion is harvested without harming the frog and contains a variety of bioactive peptides. The peptides induce an immune response which has a strong detoxifying effect for the body, mind and spirit.
Healing Components
Kambo secretion contains a number of bioactive peptides that are known to have an effect on the human body. Generally speaking, peptides are amino acid chains, enzymes, hormones, or proteins. The bioavailability of the peptides in Kambo produces an immune response that activates the body's natural pharmacy.
The Peptides
The key peptides in Kambo secretion are as follows:
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1. Phyllokinin: Vasodialator properties; aids blood flow and circulation
2. Dermorphin and Deltorphin: Opioid- like peptides with analgesic effects
3. Adenoregulin: Acts on the andosine receptors, helps to regulate bodily functions such as immune response.
4. Caerulein and Sauvagine: Stimulates the digestive system, assists in detoxifying induces vomiting, diarrhea.
Kambo's Application in Natural Medicine
There are numerous benefits to taking Kambo! Generally it is a fantastic reset for the body, mind and soul. Although safe when properly administered, Kambo is not without its risks. Be sure to receive Kambo from an experienced practitioner who follows proper protocols.
Detox and Cleansing
The benefits of Kambo are innumerable, since the medicine works throughout the entire system. Detoxifying and cleansing are the primary benefits of Kambo medicine. Kambo circulates blood that is stagnant within the body, creating a reset that boosts the body's natural system, especially the liver and gall bladder.
Immune Boost
The peptides in Kambo are thought to stimulate the immune system. This creates a cleaner body which boosts the immune system and increases our normal resistance to bacteria. After a kambo treatment, people generally feel an overall sense of well-being. It is said that even doing Kambo only one time, will permanently boost your immune system.
Mental Health and Emotional Well Being
Kambo is also beneficial for emotional and psychological well being. Many people find an emotional release after a kambo session. It is regarded as fantastic treatment for depression, anxiety, and PTSD. The peptides trigger an endorphin release in the brain which creates mood-enhancing effects.
Pain Relief
The Dermorphin peptides provide strong pain relief, triggering endorphins and hormones that lead one to feel relief from chronic pain and inflammation.
Treatment of Chronic Conditions
Kambo is effectively used in alternative medicine to treat general inflammatory and chronic conditions such as lyme disease, autoimmune disorders, and candita/yeast overgrowth. The peptides overall impact immune system regulation and inflammatory processes.
Find out if Kambo is right for you!
There are various contraindications associated with Kambo that are determined by your overall condition of health. Schedule a consultation to see if Kambo is right for you. We always go slow with the medicine to avoid any severe reactions and we want you to be comfortable with your own healing process. Kambo can be done as a stand-alone session or as part of a treatment period spanning 1 - 3 months. Those interested in shamanic integration and wellness consulting can have Kambo treatments built into their program itinerary.