The Waxy Monkey Tree Frog lives in the Amazon and secretes Kambô which has been used as a sacred medicine for thousands of years. Known as the “vaccine of the forest,”scientific studies show that kambô is made up of many bioactive peptides that are beneficial to the human body. It is one of the strongest, natural anti-inflammatory, antibiotic, antiviral, and anesthetic substances on the planet. 
Kambô increases the body’s natural ability to heal itself by eliminating toxins through the lymphatic system and fortifying the immune system. 

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 It is legal to work with Kambô. It is not a psychedelic, and it is not psychoactive.

Kambo was given to hunters to help them to be swift, strong, and focused. Hunters would use it for endurance in the hunt and for a deeper connection to their intuition. Amazonian tribes have also traditionally used Kambo to clear "Panema"  which means any kind of negative energy.  This natural secretion has gained recognition outside of the Amazon as a powerful healing modality.  

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Kambo has been described as “a fantastic chemical cocktail with potential medical applications, unequaled by any other amphibian” by Italian scientist Vittorio Erspamer of the University of Rome.

Erspamer was interested in the composition of Kambo as it likely contained undiscovered peptides that might have uses in medicine and beyond. 

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Research has shown the chemical makeup of Kambo to contain short chains of amino acids, known as peptides. These bio-active peptides bind with receptor sites in the brain triggering chemical reactions in the body. A receptor is like a lock that when opened with the right key will allow healing to happen and energy to flow.

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There are currently over 70 patents worldwide on peptides that have been found in Kambo. However, there is still much to discover and active research is ongoing to study further and isolate other compounds that may be beneficial to the broader medical field. 

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Kambo Peptides:​

Phyllocaerulein – A natural painkiller that modifies satiety and sedation, reduces blood pressure and affects thermoregulation.

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Phyllokinin – This neuropeptide causes a long lasting reduction in blood pressure.

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Dermorphin – has potent pain-killing properties.

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Dermaseptin – has powerful antimicrobial activity against bacteria, yeast, fungi, protozoa, and enveloped viruses that often cause severe opportunistic infections, particularly those accompanying use of immunosuppressive agents.

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Dermaseptin B2/Adenoregulin – This antimicrobial peptide has been show to be very effective in destroying cancer cells.

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Deltorphin – Deltorphin is a potent painkiller and has a higher affinity and selectivity for delta-opiod binding sites than any other natural compound yet known.

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Phyllomedusin – A neuropeptide that is a powerful Vasodilator and has a strong effect on tear ducts, salivary glands, intestines and bowels. This peptide contributes to the purging usually experienced when taking Kambo.

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Tryptophyllins – This peptide has been found to be highly potent against the yeast candida albicans, and is being researched for cardiovascular, anti-inflammatory and anticancer therapy.

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​Kambo is being studied for its effects on various types of cancer and for use in anti-biotic resistant strains of bacteria.  There is anecdotal evidence and regular use amongst the tribal women to assist overcoming infertility.

The properties of kambo peptides suggest Kambo may be a promising treatment for the following conditions:

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• Depression

• Anxiety

• PTSD

• Migraines

• Blood circulation problems

• High Blood Pressure

• Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease

• Vascular insufficiency

• Organ diseases

• Cancer

• Fertility problems

• Deeply rooted toxins

• Chronic pain

• Addictions

• Parasites

• Bacterial, Viral and Fungal Infections

• Candida

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Current medical science has only revealed the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the true effects and impacts of Kambo for healing and health, and it may never reveal the full wonder of this fantastic natural medicine. Of course, there is a lot of wisdom beyond the science. Wisdom formulated over thousands of years by the tribes that first embraced and Kambo.

 

On a mental, emotional and spiritual level many people experience Kambo clearing heavy energies, or “panema”.

Outside of traditional contexts, the clearing of panema can be similar to “clearing the pain body,” “realigning the chakras,” or reorganizing personal psychology.

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A profoundly transformational tool, kambo is known to increase compassion, courage, emotional stability, and personal sovereignty. Some people say they feel more “real” or “solid” after kambo application—less in their heads and more in their bodies. Frustration, anger, and anxiety also tend to clear. These positive changes may last several days or several months, depending on the application and the person receiving it.

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Kambo may help with: 

• Reinvigorating inspiration

• Resolving childhood trauma

• Healing self-destructive behavioral patterns

• Navigating big life transitions

• Cultivating self awareness

• Shifting perspective

• Defining goals and how to achieve them

• Letting go of attachments that do not serve us

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Kambo is very safe when used responsibly in the right hands. Working with an IAKP Kambo practitioner gives security and peace of mind to those receiving treatments.  The IAKP Code of Practice lays down guidelines for the safe and responsible use of Kambo including screening out those whom Kambo cannot safely receive Kambo.