Kambo
The frog medicine of cleansing, strength, and renewal.
- About
Kambo is a traditional medicine of the Amazon, derived from the secretion of the Phyllomedusa bicolor frog — also known as the Giant Monkey Frog. For generations, indigenous tribes have worked with Kambo to cleanse the body, strengthen the spirit, and reset the mind.
Unlike other plant medicines, Kambo is not psychoactive. Its power lies in its physical, biochemical, and energetic effects, which bring deep purification and renewal.
- Scientific Insights into Kambo
Modern studies have identified a wide range of peptides within Kambo that exert effects across the body:
- Mood & Anxiety Support: Kambo may help regulate cortisol, lowering stress and supporting emotional balance.
- Pain Relief: Certain peptides act on opioid receptors, offering natural analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects.
- Anti-Cancer Properties: Some compounds restrict blood vessel growth, potentially limiting tumor growth.
- Addiction Reset: By interacting with opioid receptors, Kambo may help normalize disrupted chemical pathways.
- Cardiovascular Benefits: Vasodilatory peptides improve circulation, lower blood pressure, and protect the heart.
- Antimicrobial Effects: Peptides with antibiotic and antifungal properties strengthen immune defense.
Key peptides include Dermaseptins, Deltorphins, Dermorphins, Tryptophyllins, and Tachykinins, each targeting specific systems of the body with remarkable potency — in some cases 40–50 times stronger than morphine in pain relief.
- Traditional Uses of Kambo
Among Amazonian tribes, Kambo has long been used as a medicine of cleansing and strengthening, with purposes that extend beyond the physical:
- Removal of negative energies and spiritual impurities
- Heightening senses for hunting (vision, hearing, focus)
- Increasing endurance and masking human scent during hunts
- Reducing hunger and thirst
- Treating illness and snake bites
- Enhancing fertility and vitality
- Bringing good fortune and clarity of path
Kambo is seen as both a physical and spiritual reset — clearing heaviness and opening the body, mind, and spirit to renewal.
- How Kambo is Applied
The process begins with the creation of small, superficial burns on the skin, known as gates, made with a small stick or incense. These serve as entry points for the secretion, which is then applied in small dots.
Once absorbed into the lymphatic system, Kambo initiates a powerful detoxification. This can involve nausea, purging, sweating, or shifts in heart rate — all considered part of the medicine’s cleansing action.
At Phoenix Healing, every Kambo ceremony is guided by experienced practitioners, with prayer, intention, and close support throughout the process.
- Safety & Integrity
Kambo is a powerful medicine that must be held with respect. While its effects are profound, they can be physically intense. This is why we always provide careful screening, preparation, and integration.
Every session is facilitated in a safe, supportive environment — whether one-to-one or in small groups — so you can surrender to the process knowing you are fully held.
- Gentle Closing Line
If you feel called to work with Kambo, explore our Personal Healing & Guidance offerings or reach out through Contact to learn more about how this medicine is held at Phoenix Healing.
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