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The origins of kambo
Every indigenous tribe cherishes its own narrative surrounding the origin of Kambô usage. A prevailing legend, rooted in the traditions of the Huni Kuin (Kaxinawá) people of Brazil, recounts a time of severe illness among the tribe. Despite exhaustive attempts by their medicine man (known as Pajé), employing every known medicinal herb, no remedy proved efficacious.
In a profound state induced by sacred forest plants, the Pajé ventured into the woods where he encountered a mystical visitation from a female spirit of the forest. Bearing a frog in her hands, this spirit revealed the secret of a white secretion exuded by the frog and instructed the Pajé on its application. Returning to the tribe armed with this knowledge, the Pajé successfully healed his kin using this newfound wisdom. Henceforth, he became known as Pajé Kampu or Kampum, associated with the healing power of the Kambô secretion.
Upon the Pajé’s passing, his spirit was believed to transcend into the frog, perpetuating its mission to safeguard the health of forest protectors. This secretion became known as Kambô among the Huni Kuin (Kaxinawá) people, while various other tribes referred to it as Sapo, Dow-Kiet, Kampu, or Vacina da Floresta.
The use of Kambô, as a medicinal practice, has traversed millennia among the Huni Kuin (Kaxinawá) and numerous indigenous groups including the Amahuaca, Katukina, Kulina, Yawanawá, Matsés, Marubo, and Mayoruna, persisting as a widely utilized remedy among Amazonian indigenous communities to this day.
The earliest documented encounters with Kambô were noted by Father Constantin Tastevin, a French priest, in 1925 during his stay with the Huni Kuin (Kaxinawá) tribe along the upper Juruá River in Brazil. Subsequently, in the 1980s, American Anthropologist Katherine Milton documented the use of Kambô among the Mayoruna tribe, while Peter Gorman shared his experiences with the Matsés tribe in Peru during the same period.
The dissemination of Kambô knowledge extended into the 1990s when rubber tappers in Brazil learned of its properties from indigenous Amazonians. They began introducing it to the towns of Acre and applying it themselves. Francisco Gomes from Cruzeiro do Sol, having immersed himself among the Katukina for several years, emerged as one of the pioneers in introducing Kambô beyond the Amazon. Consequently, the practice spread, reaching larger Brazilian cities.
what is kambo?
Kambo is the most powerful natural antibiotic and anesthetic known in the world, and it is also the strongest natural remedy for boosting the immune system.
Kambô, the potent secretion obtained from the Giant Green Monkey Tree Frog (scientifically known as Phyllomedusa Bicolor), represents an intriguing fusion of traditional Amazonian medicine and modern scientific interest. Unlike a venom or lethal substance, this secretion, though considered a medicine within Amazonian culture, diverges significantly from Western medical definitions. It’s important to recognize that those who administer Kambô are practitioners, not medical doctors.
The groundbreaking analysis of Kambô was initiated by Italian scientist Vittorio Erspamer from the University of Rome. His 1986 laboratory study hailed the secretion as a “fantastic chemical cocktail” possessing unparalleled potential in medicine, specifically emphasizing its rich peptide content. Erspamer’s research on these peptides played a pivotal role in understanding opioid receptors and earned him two Nobel Prize nominations. Additionally, he was the discoverer of Serotonin. From this secretion, 16 peptides have been isolated, with over 70 patents currently lodged, primarily in the USA.
The global fascination and utilization of Kambô as a natural support for healing continue to burgeon. Concurrently, scientific exploration into the properties of Phyllomedusa Bicolor’s secretion is expanding. Skillful practitioners are devising innovative methods to harness this powerful substance from the Amazonian Rainforest, ensuring its safe and accessible application for diverse populations.
Contemporary approaches to Kambô administration encompass various traditional techniques alongside newer methodologies that involve Meridians, Chakras, Nadis, Marma Points, and even Auricular Kambô (ear application). Moreover, advanced techniques have emerged to enable individuals to experience Kambô’s benefits in a gentler manner while still reaping its maximum advantages.
The Phyllomedusa Bicolor frog, known for its nocturnal, arboreal nature and lacking natural predators, thrives abundantly across the Upper Amazon rainforest regions spanning Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Peru, French Guiana, Suriname, and Venezuela. Its population remains robust, consistently listed under the ‘Least Concern’ category by the IUCN database. The primary threats to these frogs involve spawn predation and potential habitat destruction.
This species boasts a substantial size, with males measuring 9-10 cm and females 11-12 cm. Its striking appearance showcases a vibrant green dorsum complemented by a creamy white belly, adorned with dark spots across the chest, flank, and legs. Breeding occurs year-round, peaking from November to May when they fashion hanging nests from folded leaves situated 1-3 meters above water sources. The female deposits a gelatinous mass containing eggs into these nests, yielding the largest spawn among arboreal Amazonian frogs, averaging around 1000 eggs per spawn. The secretion’s production catalyst remains uncertain, widely believed to be acquired from their diet, explaining why frogs don’t produce the secretion when removed from their natural habitat.
When correctly performed, the extraction of Kambô from these frogs doesn’t cause them harm. The International Association of Kambô Practitioners (IAKP) collaborates closely with local communities responsible for collecting the secretion, ensuring practices that safeguard the frogs and their crucial habitats.
Kambo heals our body and soul
Mind
The practice has proven benefits for anxiety and depressive disorders by calming the mind, connecting individuals to an energetic state of peace and interdependence, and teaching them individual strength and power to overcome suffering.
Body
It crosses the blood-brain barrier and detoxifies while harmonizing the digestive, endocrine, nervous, reproductive, and lymphatic systems.
Spirit
It harmonizes its own intelligence with your mind, dissolves trauma and energies, and increases vibration while guiding you through your transformation.
- Significantly strengthens the immune system
- Remarkably increases resistance to fatigue and concentration
- Deeply cleanses from toxins
- Helps fight addictions such as alcohol and all types of drugs
- Helps overcome depressive states and low physical-mental energy
- Increases fertility
- Lime Disease
- Autoimmune disease
- Migraine
- Hepatitis
- Diabetes
- Gastrointestinal diseases
- Prevents and treats infections and fungi such as candida
- Increases mental clarity
- Regulates blood pressure
- Reduces chronic pain
- Acts on the weak points of the organism
- Aligns the Chakras and balances the body
- Cleanses the Aura and Karmic Energy
- Prevents Cancer
- Removes heavy metals
- Removes Panema
- Makes you a better person and aligns you with your soul's mission
The science of kambo
the impact of toxins on our body
Toxins are waste products of our body’s metabolic processes and are substances that can harm your body’s cells, tissues, and organs.
They lurk in various sources such as pollution, chemicals, certain foods, and even bacteria. Once inside your body, toxins can disrupt normal bodily functions, leading to a range of health issues like fatigue, headaches, and digestive problems and skin eruptions.
Our body eliminates toxins through feces, urine, and the skin. Therefore, the liver, kidneys, intestines, and skin are the organs responsible for this disposal work. The liver is the most involved: for this reason, it is important to periodically “detoxify” it to avoid overloading and facilitate proper functionality. The skin, on the other hand, is one of the first organs to show the presence of toxin buildup: skin eruptions, excess sebum, dandruff, and dull complexion can be signs of this.
When in excess, toxins strain the body, and consequently, our metabolism slows down. This can lead to fat accumulation and subsequent weight gain.
A “cleansed” body assimilates vitamins and minerals better, essential for daily well-being.
Why are toxins dangerous?
Over time, they can accumulate in your body, overwhelming your natural detoxification systems like the liver and kidneys. This overload can hinder these vital organs’ ability to function properly, potentially leading to more serious health conditions down the line.
That’s why it’s crucial to detoxify regularly. By eliminating toxins from your body, you can help restore balance and support overall health. Simple lifestyle changes like eating a nutritious diet, staying hydrated, exercising regularly, and minimizing exposure to harmful substances can all contribute to a healthier, toxin-free you.
peptides
The kambo frog secretion boasts a rich array of molecules, with peptides standing out as the most noteworthy. These peptides come in various forms and analogues within specific families. Peptides, akin to proteins, consist of chains of amino acids categorized by their length, typically ranging from 5 to 20 amino acids.
Peptides play crucial roles in human physiology, serving as hormones and signaling molecules such as endorphins, oxytocin, and insulin. They are prevalent in animals and plants, often serving as defense mechanisms in a range of species including anurans (frogs and toads), reptiles, mollusks, crustaceans, insects, and birds. Kambo hosts several major classes of peptide families, each with distinct properties and functions.
Peptides Library
Found in kambo, are opioid-like peptides. Dermorphins bind strongly to Mu opioid receptors, while Deltorphins bind to delta opioid receptors. These peptides exhibit potent analgesic properties, up to 1000 times more potent than native endorphins and 30-40 times more potent than morphine.
Despite their potency, neither dermorphin nor deltorphins show signs of dependence or abuse potential, possibly due to their high potency, requiring lower doses. In a human study, dermorphin proved superior to morphine for post-operative pain relief. Dermorphin has also been illegally used in horse racing to alleviate pain in injured horses.
Deltorphin demonstrates gastroprotective effects through interaction with the vagal nerve, suggesting potential neuroregulatory properties.
Among the peptides found in kambo, stand out for their remarkable antibiotic properties. They exhibit effectiveness against a wide range of pathogens, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa. Studies have shown dermaseptins’ ability to combat various pathogens such as E. coli, salmonella, herpes viruses, HIV, candida albicans, and malaria-causing protozoans. What’s particularly promising is their ability to selectively target and destroy pathogens without harming animal cells, making them potential candidates for medication development.
Moreover, dermaseptins demonstrate significant efficacy in killing cancer cells and inhibiting their proliferation. Certain dermaseptins, like adrenoregulin, also impact adenosine agonist activity and may enhance the permeability of the blood-brain barrier, indicating potential applications in drug delivery research.
Also known as dermaseptin B2, is a peptide consisting of 33 amino acids. It interacts with the adenosine receptor, a crucial component involved in cellular energy metabolism present in all human cells. Studies have demonstrated its remarkable efficacy in killing cancer cells, highlighting its potential as a promising agent in cancer therapy.
A peptide found in kambo, interacts with the tachykinin system in mammals. This system plays a crucial role in regulating neurotransmitter release, including serotonin and dopamine. Phyllomedusin’s effects extend to inducing rapid contraction of intestinal muscles and acting as a potent vasodilator. This vasodilation may enhance vascular permeability across the blood-brain barrier, potentially impacting various physiological processes.
Present in kambo, engages with the bradykinin system, leading to the relaxation of smooth muscle tissue. Additionally, it acts as a vasodilator and potentially affects the permeability of the blood-brain barrier. Notably, this peptide induces a swift reduction in blood pressure, highlighting its physiological impact.
Found in kambo, triggers activity in the adrenal cortex and pituitary gland. It also prompts contractions of the gall bladder and secretion of gastric and pancreatic juices. Together with phyllokinnin, it contributes to the hypotensive effects of kambo, potentially leading to temporary fainting in some individuals due to a drop in blood pressure.
Neuropeptides are active compounds found in kambo, with significant effects on both the central and peripheral nervous systems. These peptides play a role in stimulating gastric acid secretion and promoting smooth muscle contraction. Their activity spans across various physiological processes, contributing to the intricate regulation of digestive functions and muscle activity.