Preparation

Diet

While there is no specific diet for Kambo, eating as clean as possible will benefit you in ceremony. It is recommended that you lower your fat intake a week prior and eat grounding earthy foods and lots of fruit to help detox naturally.

Caffeine and sugar, if not slowly weaned off, can cause very uncomfortable detox symptoms. Headaches, sweats, prolonged brain fog, fatigue, dizziness, anxiety, cravings, tremors, and irritability. This is not always the case but it’s best to keep your body as clear as possible before sitting with Kambo.

Refrain or limit intake of processed food, sugars, gluten, dairy, alcohol, deep-fried food, sodas, large quantities of high-fat foods, and caffeine.

Important Note:

No alcohol or recreational drugs for 3 days before (or after) ceremony. The longer you stay clean after, the more benefits you will receive.

Take care of yourself in the weeks and days leading up to your Kambo ceremonies; eat nourishing food, stay hydrated, ground and spend time in nature.

Be aware of the messages and synchronicities that come, the spirit of the medicine starts working within us the moment we make the commitment.

Other Considerations

Please refrain from saunas, steam rooms, sweat lodges, or hot yoga for 5 days on either side of receiving Kambo.

I also strongly advise against enemas, colonics, liver flushes, or any detoxes (especially water-based) within 7 days on either side of your treatment.

Intentions

The mystical element of Kambo is that it works strongly with your intentions, ask yourself:

  • What is drawing you to sit with Kambo?

  • What would you like to get out of your experience?

  • How would you like to feel after?

  • What would you like to heal in your body, heart, and mind?

  • Where do you feel blockages in your life and in your body?

Take time to journal, meditate, or take a relaxing walk alone. Be inquisitive and listen for messages that will guide you to your intentions.

What to Expect

  • Kambo can be applied anywhere on the body, the traditional way is the upper arm or inner ankle area.

    We will decide together what is best for your treatment depending on intention and intuition. Working with the chakras, meridians or ears (auricular) are also very effective ways to receive the medicine.

    We apply Kambo through ‘gates’ which are entry points into the lymphatic system by burning the top layer of skin with a natural incense stick. Usually for your first treatment, you can expect to receive 2-4 points.

  • You will drink about 2L of water during your session so minimal fluid intake prior is important.

    The water acts as a conduit pulling toxins from the cells and organs and flushing them out in your purge.

  • You will begin to feel the medicine moving through the body within 30 seconds.

    You can expect to experience an increased heart rate, fast dilation of the blood vessels causing a pounding or rushing sensation, some swelling of lips, face, and/or throat, skin tingling, some dizziness and some may receive insights and messages. As the nausea sets in, toxins are loosened and collected, this will bring you to the purge.

    The uncomfortable part of the experience is not the Kambo, it is actually the toxins your body is releasing.

  • Depending on the person, purging can arise in many ways. It’s important to allow the body to release as it needs.

    Not everyone physically purges with Kambo, but the majority will. Without a purge, toxins will release in their own time and exit the body physically through waste release, skin, or sweat and energetically through emotion and/or somatic release.

    There is no specific goal with Kambo; no purge doesn't mean it didn’t work.

  • This work can be exhausting so rest may be needed after your process is complete. Tea, fruit and a light meal will be offered to re-energize your body.

    You will be fine to drive home after your ceremony. Some feel the health benefits immediately and others within the 7-14 days following.

    Always trust the medicine and the purging process as everyone’s body and experience is different.