Administration and Healing Process
Kambo is administered through small, painless burns on the skin, known as dots or gates. These superficial burns allow the medicine to bypass the digestive system and enter the body directly through the lymphatic system, where it begins scanning and addressing areas most in need of healing. The medicine works intuitively, targeting physical, emotional, and energetic imbalances, even interacting with the brain through indirect pathways.
The number of Kambo points (burns) and their placement on the body are chosen through an intentional process rooted in connection—to each other and to the spirit of the medicine. We begin by entering a meditative space together, tuning in with presence and receptivity. From this space of attunement, the appropriate dosage and location are not merely decided—they are received. Guided by intuition, experience, and the energetic communication of the medicine itself, we allow the spirit of Kambo to show us what is needed for your highest alignment and healing.
As the DNA imprint of the frog enters your body, it gifts you with the ability to dissolve dense energies that cause damage and dis-ease to your body, mind, and spirit. Once free of these dense energies, it is common to experience a profound sense of balance, clarity, and alignment across all levels of your being.
During The Medicine
The 20-Minute Process
The medicine remains on the skin for approximately 20 minutes. During this time, you may experience a wave of heat, ringing in the ears, an accelerated heartbeat, and sensations of nausea or discomfort. These are natural effects of the medicine interacting with your system and initiating the release process.
Release and Purification
It is important to recognize that Kambo does not make you sick—rather, it activates your body's natural ability to purge and release accumulated toxins, stagnant energy, and emotional burdens. The physical, mental, emotional, and energetic discomfort you experience during the session reflects the damage that has already been stored within your system, whether self-inflicted through choices and habits or imprinted by external circumstances and relationships. Each session with Kambo is unique, and the experiences vary depending on what is being released.
"These intense physical and emotional releases are not signs of illness but rather visible manifestations of the accumulated energetic disturbances surfacing all at once. Entheogens do not make us sick; they make us aware of what is already there. They serve as mirrors, amplifiers, and catalysts, enabling us to expel years' worth of energetic residue in a concentrated period of time."
Completion and Integration
Once the 20-minute cycle has come to completion, the Kambo medicine is gently removed from your skin. We then take time to sit together in stillness, allowing space for reflection and integration—honoring the insights, emotions, and energetic shifts that arose during your session.
To seal the energetic portals—known as "Gates"—a powerful natural resin called Dragon’s Blood, sourced from an Amazonian tree, is applied. This sacred antimicrobial sap not only protects the skin from infection but also symbolically seals in the intentions, healing, and frequencies you are choosing to carry forward.
Once applied, Dragon’s Blood forms a protective layer over the Gates, naturally adhering to the skin. There’s no need to worry—it is waterproof and will remain in place through daily activities like showering or swimming. It will gently flake off on its own once the wound beneath has fully healed, leaving no residue and requiring no special care.
Journey Beyond Detoxification
Kambo is not merely a detox—it is a sacred ally, a powerful teacher, and a profound catalyst for transformation. While its physical effects are well-known for cleansing the liver, lymph, and digestive system, its true impact goes far beyond the physical. Kambo works on the energetic, emotional, and spiritual layers of your being, helping you to confront stagnation, release outdated patterns, and return to your center with renewed clarity and strength.
Each ceremony offers an invitation:
- To meet yourself fully.
- To face what you’ve avoided.
- To surrender to what your soul is ready to let go of.
- To reclaim the parts of yourself that have been waiting to be remembered.
Kambo is a mirror and a medicine, reminding you of your own resilience, wisdom, and capacity for healing. It does not mask symptoms—it illuminates root causes. It does not offer escape—it invites radical presence. With each session, you are given an opportunity to step deeper into alignment with your highest self, with your purpose, and with life itself.
If you feel called to explore the deeper layers of this sacred medicine—not just as a participant, but as a potential space-holder—I invite you to read my book, Journey Through Kambo: A Book of Wisdom for Facilitators.
In this guide, I share the insights, practices, and embodied wisdom I’ve gathered from years of experience as both a nurse and a Kambo practitioner. You’ll learn about:
- The physiological mechanisms of Kambo and how it works in the body
- The spiritual principles of holding space for others
- Energetic safety, integrity, and boundaries in ceremony
- How to support clients through preparation, ceremony, and integration
- And the deeper initiations Kambo offers for those who walk with the frog as a guide
This book is more than a manual—it is a transmission. Whether you are new to Kambo or already on the path of facilitation, it is a resource meant to anchor you in the frequency of truth, compassion, and embodied leadership.
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