Setting Intentions
Creating clear intentions before your Kambo session is everything. When we work with Kambo it can be overwhelming and it can be extremely helpful to set an intention to serve as an anchor during your experience.
Think of it this way, when you create clear and concise intention before your ceremony, it helps to navigate the experience, providing the medicine with a direction to flow. Become clear on your goals and imagine releasing any attachments to the outcome. It is also acceptable to approach the ceremony without an intention with the trust that the medicine will provide you with the experience that you need at the time. Participating in a Kambo ceremony is an opportunity for deep healing and personal revolution.
“This medicine is something of magic. The spirit of the frog is strong when it is running through your body. How lovely it is that this medicine, although a poison to its predators, is medicine to us, his allies. There is an amazing symbiotic relationship between the kambo frog and humans.”
— Natasha Devi
Preparing for a ceremony
Be sure you accurately and honestly report any diagnosed medical conditions to us. This is for your safety. All information is confidential.
Medications
Be sure to report any medications or herbal supplements you may be on.
Do not take any supplements or medications unless medically necessary the day of the ceremony. Some herbs or medicines may need to be avoided for a couple of days prior to treatment. Some medications/ supplements are contraindicated and may have a risk for interactions with the Kambo.
Supplements
Avoid any supplements the day of your Kambo treatment. Avoid taking any medication the day of prior to your Kambo treatment unless absolutely necessary. They will likely be purged out and wasted. You can resume your regular medication regime after the session. Avoid 5HTP, dieting pills, and melatonin supplements for 3 days prior to your session, if possible.
Food and Water
It is ideal to fast at least 6-8 hours before the Kambo ceremony. If your ceremony is in the morning, No breakfast, coffee, caffeinated tea or juice. Abstain from any supplements or medications unless necessary. You can resume medications after session.
If ceremony is in the evening, eat a light breakfast, and make sure to not eat 6-8 hours before your session.
Water, coconut water, herbal tea w/ honey, electrolytes, and salt added to water are okay.
Do not drink excessive amounts of water prior to arriving to your session.
Do not abstain from salt in the days before your session.
Before administering the Kambo treatment, you will be asked to drink approximately 2 liters of water to allow for easy purging and cleansing. This water will be purged out. Drinking too much water more than 15 minutes before the application of the kambo can dilute electrolyte concentrations in the body and cause a serious condition called hyponatremia. Hydrate normally throughout the day, but don’t over drink.
Diet
Days prior and following the Kambo, It is recommended to adopt a clean diet to reduce any toxic burden on the body. Avoid alcohol, sugar, and spicy food. Salt is okay. Eat whole, nourishing organic food before and after to best support your body in its detox process afterwards. there is no traditional “Diet” with Kambo and it is not crucial to follow a strict diet before or after the session.
Consult with Todd to create a custom program to target specific intentions, click here.
Please note you may not be able to participate in a Kambo ceremony if you:
Have taken 5-meo-DMT or Bufo in the last four weeks
Pregnant or nursing a child under six months old
Have had serious heart problems such as bypass surgery, valve replacement, or any open chest surgery (Stints okay, mild heart attacks okay)
Have had a stroke or blood clot
Have had a brain aneurism
Are taking low blood pressure medication
Have Addison's disease
Have gone through chemo within the last four weeks
Are taking immunosuppressant drugs for an organ transplant