The Origins of Kambô

Each tribe has its own legend or story about how they came to use Kambô. The most prevalent legend comes from Brazil…

This Huni Kuin tribal legend tells that the Indians of the tribe were very ill and their medicine man (Pajé in Brazil) had done everything that was possible to cure them. All medicinal herbs known were used, but none helped. 

Under the effect of sacred plant medicines, he entered the forest and whilst there received a visit from a female spirit of the forest. 

She brought in her hands a frog, from which she took a white secretion, and taught the Pajé how to apply it. Returning to the tribe and following the guidelines he had received, the Pajé was able to cure his brothers and sisters. From then on he was known as Pajé Kampu or Kampum.

What is Kambo?

Kambô is a secretion from one of the largest Hylid frogs known as the Giant Green Monkey Tree Frog. It’s scientific name is Phyllomedusa Bicolor. It is a natural vaccine derived from the waxy secretion on the skin of the tree frog that lives in northwestern parts of the Amazon jungle and is used traditionally by the indigenous tribes of Colombia, Brazil, and Peru as a medicine and spiritual aide. Kambo provides a very powerful physical and energetic cleanse, and is also considered a master reset within all systems of the recipient.

When done ethically, the frogs are not harmed in any way when the Kambô secretion is gently removed. A deep relationship and bond is held between the frogs and the sacred protectors who extract their medicinal secretion. When done in honor and respect, the frogs will actually come down from the trees, responding to a certain call that the medicine protectors sing. The IAKP or International Association of Kambo Practitioners spearheads the safe, responsible, ethical and sustainable use of Kambo. They work hand in had with the Matsés tribe of Peru. All commissions on Kambo sticks are given to the tribes for support of their sustainable efforts . The Matsés people and IAKP practitioners work in a sustainable way that protects the frogs and the environment that is so vital to their survival.

* Sarah Schaefgen, IAKP Certified Kambo Practitioner receives her Kambo sticks from the Matsés tribes. Proceeds from these sticks go back to the Matsés to support their community and continuation of safe practices with Kambo.

Benefits of Kambo

Research has shown the chemical makeup of kambo to contain a potent combination of powerful peptides. These beneficial peptides affect the body in numerous ways that include detoxification, hormonal support, balancing the nervous system, antibacterial, antiviral, antiseptic, antifungal and both energetic and spiritual properties. While there are no published clinical studies that definitively back up kambo, there are already over 70 patents held on these peptides due to their therapeutic properties. Kambo is rising in popularity for its promising support of the following conditions:

• Depression

• Migraines

• Blood circulation problems

• Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease

• Vascular insufficiency

• Organ diseases

• Cancer

Please note, Kambo is a powerful experience and is contraindicated for:

• Serious heart problems

• History of Stroke

• On medication for low blood pressure

• History of Brain Hemorrhage

• History of blood clots or brain aneurisms

• Mental disorders such as Psychosis, Bipolar, Schizophrenia,

• Currently undergoing chemotherapy. Must wait 4-6 weeks after

• Taking immune-suppressants for organ transplant

• Pregnant

• Addisons Disease. Unless off steroids for over 1 year.

• Ehlers Danlos Syndrome

• Severe Epilepsy

• Recovering from major surgical procedure