Welcome to Kambo espiritu

Kambo, also known as Sapo, Dow-kiet, Campu, and Vacino de Floresta is the venom of phyllomedusa bicolor, the Giant Waxy Monkey Tree Frog of the lower Amazon basin. This medicine is common to as many as 53 different indigenous Amazonian tribes, particularly the Matses and the Yawanawa.

In the Amazon, Kambo is predominantly used for hunting prowess, as it is known to increase visual perception and acuity, sharpen the senses, increase strength and stamina, suppress appetite, and enhance night vision.

In Western medicine, it is currently being studied for over 30 of its bioactive peptides which have been shown to be useful in modulating the immune system, cleansing the liver, gallbladder, and lymphatic system of toxins, and delivering an analgesic effect more powerful than morphine. In addition, several of these peptides have been shown to be useful against viral, yeast and bacterial overgrowths.

In our practice and experience, we have found Kambo to be a powerful cleanser of the energetic body and an excellent preparation for the practice of Dieta as well as other plant medicines. In addition, our Kambo experiences have provided us with a “warrior energy,”-- in other words, an increased ability to relax and focus in the face of stress, that lasts for several weeks following treatment.

Kambo is a powerful medicine best approached with great respect. Kambo is regarded as an “ordeal medicine” and with good reason. We want to be perfectly clear that the experience, while lasting only 20-40 minutes, is quite intense. Below is a generalized breakdown of how the Kambo ceremony and experience generally flows:

• Upon arrival you will set up your “nest” with your yoga mat or sleeping pad and any blankets and pillows you have brought with you. I will provide everything else you need :) • I will go over the treatment plan with you individually, including location and number of points.

• On the first day, there will be a brief orientation, share their call to the medicine (if desired), and ask any last minute questions.

• I will open the ceremony by smudging the space and calling in the medicine, followed by an offering of two other sacred medicines, Rapé and Sananga. • Application of the medicine will begin with one person at a time. I will heat one end of a stick of healing incense used to burn a number of small “gates” at the points previously discussed. Meanwhile, you will begin drinking the water provided.

• The practitioner then constitutes and prepares the medicine, and applies a small amount of Kambo to the open gates.

• Initially you can expect to have a mild sensation of heat at the application sites. Within 5-7

minutes you will generally experience a rushing or vibrating sensation within the body, and a marked increase in heart rate. At this point, many people will experience a tightness, swelling, or sensation of heat and blood rushing to the face or other areas of the body. The heart beat may become internally loud.

• At this point, experiences will vary significantly. In general, most people will experience a slow rise of energy through the central channel (center of the body) which may encounter blockages, or become “stuck” at some points. The key in these instances is to continue drinking water (you won't want to), and relax into the intensity as much as possible, such that a purge comes easily. I will be with you to help you move energy through the challenging moments, and help you to the bathroom should you need assistance.

• Once the effects of the medicine have started to wane, I will remove your kambo points

and you will be able to lay down for rest and recovery.

• After the last person receives Kambo, We will close the ceremony and everyone can enjoy a provided spread of snacks and time to share their experiences.