10 DAY REFRESH & RESET RETREAT-IMMERSIVE KAMBO CLEANSE

What is Kambo?
Kambo is the natural vaccination secreted sacredly from the Phyllomedusa Bicolor, a waxy, green tree frog found in the Amazon Rainforest in the regions of Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Peru, French Guiana, Suriname and Venezuela. The frogs are very passive creatures, possibly because they have no natural predators, and have formed a beautifully symbiotic relationship with the tribes that harvest the medicine.

How is it harvested?
The Indians sing and imitate the frogs call, encouraging the frogs to climb down from the trees and often into their hands. Each frog is then delicately tied by each leg with straw strings into an X shape, sometimes with a female Shaman massaging their toes to encourage the secretion, which is collected on to dry sticks. Importantly, the frog is never harmed during this process, being treated with the utmost care and respect, as the tribe believe that to harm these frogs in any way will anger the animal spirits. Once released no medicine will be harvested from that particular frog for at least three months.

How does Kambo work?
Our bodies produce rather wonderful things called peptides – a short chain of amino acids most commonly known as endorphins, serotonin, dopamine and oxytocin to name a few, plus our natural antibiotics. Kambo contains a cocktail of unique bioactive peptides that work with the body by sweeping toxins from the cells and washing them into the stomach. Each of these peptides has a unique and deeply cleansing effect. One has even been found to kill cancer cells. Two litres of water are drunk in preparation before the medicine is applied, in order to effectively and thoroughly purge out your own bodily waste. Consequently it can have a bit of a funky taste, but it’s worth it! This deep level cleanse is incredibly healing for the body, mind and spirit, hence why Kambo is known to be so effective for both physical and emotional disorder.

What will you experience during Kambo?
The effects of Kambo are strong but fast. It is an intense medicine lasting between 20-40 minutes overall.  Kambo is applied by burning small points onto the skin and removing the top layer to expose the epidermis. This allows the medicine to travel straight through and into the lymphatic system once applied. The Kambo itself is mixed with a little water and divided into small dots to place on the burn points. The amount of points varies for each individual and you will ask your body how many points it would like and the appropriate amount of points for your treatment, with the guidance of your practitioner.

Once the medicine isapplied it will not take long for you to experience a warm flush and increased heart rate. Different reactions can occur during the treatment, including dizziness, feeling spaced out, swollen face or lips and fainting. These are not guaranteed but if they do occur are nothing to be alarmed about and they will pass. Your blood pressure will then drop and soon you will begin purging out the toxins. This purging can cleanse on both a physical and emotional level. It is always recommended to come with an intention to work with as this can really focus the treatment.

Once the purge has reached an end the points will be removed and you will be allowed to rest, before eating some light food. After effects can vary so it is best to give yourself a few hours of downtime to be sure.