Frequently Asked Questions
How is Kambo applied?
Kambo is applied by lightly touching the skin with a hot piece of vine to remove the very top layer. Tiny dots of kambo are then placed on the skin.
Does Kambo enter the bloodstream?
Kambo does not enter the bloodstream nor is any blood involved. kambo enters through the lymphatic system.
Is Kambo toxic?
Kambo is not toxic to the human system.
Is Kambo psychoactive?
Kambo is not a poison and it is not psychoactive. Research into Kambo by the FDA concluded it is not psychoactive, this is also supported by the International Association of Kambo Practitioners.
Is Kambo legal?
Kambo is legal in all countries of the world.
Does Kambo hurt?
I would say it is painless and some people feel only very mild discomfort invloved in the application of kambo. The huge benefits certainly outweigh this so be brave it's worth it :)
How does Kambo feel?
Many people report a warm sensation in the body. It's a very natural feeling that you've nothing to be afraid of. Kambo doesn't affect your mind, emotional state or thinking.
Does Kambo cause scarring?
It depends on the person but it can casue very small white marks on the skin. I apply a tree sap called Sangre de Drago or Dragons Blood to any skin openings which is a natural antibacterial which promotes healing. Most people wear their Kambo marks with pride!
Disclaimer
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent ANY disease. Please consult your doctor. At any point where Kambo is referred to as a medicine it is not meant in the context of Western medicine or within the medical system, but rather as a traditional tribal medicine used for healing within that context.
I offer the safe provision of Kambo as a highly-trained IAKP Advanced Practitioner with a purpose to serve your needs. Kambo is not to be approached lightly, nor in ignorance or disregard for contraindications and your own safety. Please do not avoid clinical diagnosis, conventional medical practice, tests, assessments and procedures.
Precautions
You cannot take Kambo if you:
- Have serious heart problems.
- Are on medication for low blood pressure.
- Have had a stroke.
- Have had a brain haemorrhage.
- Have an aneurism or blood clots.
- 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 for 4 weeks afterwards.
- Take immune-suppressants for organ transplant.
- Have Addison’s Disease
- Have low levels of cortisol in the blood
- Have current and severe Epilepsy
- Are recovering from a major surgical procedure
- Have used Bufo in the past 4 weeks
- Are under 18 years old
- Are pregnant or maybe so or are breast-feeding a child under 6 months old
Further Research and Useful Links
http://www.iakp.org/research-links/4584763576
Kambô: Nature’s Vaccine For The Mind And Body