Kambo Detox Ceremony

Experience a traditional Kambo detox ceremony in person.

Our professional Kambo ceremony offers a safe, guided detoxification experience conducted at our location. This ancient Amazonian healing practice is administered by experienced facilitators in a supportive environment. This is an in-person service only. Please contact us to schedule your ceremony and discuss preparation requirements.

What to expect:

• Pre-ceremony consultation and health screening
• Professionally supervised ceremony in a safe, comfortable setting
• Traditional Kambo application by trained practitioners
• Post-ceremony integration and aftercare guidance
• Support throughout your healing process

This is an in-person service only. Please contact us to schedule your ceremony and discuss preparation requirements and any health considerations.

Kambo is a secretion from the Phyllomedusa bicolor (giant leaf frog), traditionally used by Indigenous tribes of the Amazon. It is not a psychedelic; its effects are primarily physiological and immune-related, with secondary psychological and emotional impacts.

Kambo contains a complex mixture of bioactive peptides that interact with the nervous, endocrine, and immune systems.

Reported Benefits

1. Physical / Physiological Benefits

Detoxification & Immune Activation

• Triggers an intense purging response (vomiting, sweating, bowel release)

• Traditionally believed to “cleanse” the body of toxins and pathogens

• May stimulate immune activity via antimicrobial peptides

Energy & Vitality

• Many report increased physical stamina and alertness afterward

• Traditionally used by hunters to improve endurance, focus, and strength

Pain & Inflammation Modulation

• Contains peptides (e.g., dermorphin, deltorphin) that interact with opioid receptors

• Some report reduced chronic pain or inflammation after ceremonies

2. Mental & Emotional Benefits

Mental Clarity

• Often followed by a feeling of mental sharpness or calm

• Reduction in mental “fog” or lethargy reported by some users

Emotional Release

• The intense physical process can catalyze emotional catharsis

• Some experience relief from emotional heaviness or stress

Mood Shift

• Short- to medium-term improvements in mood or motivation are commonly reported

• Sometimes described as a “reset” rather than a euphoric effect

3. Behavioral & Psychological Effects

Breaking Stagnation

• Frequently used by individuals feeling stuck, unmotivated, or disconnected

• Can increase discipline or resolve after the experience

Addiction & Habit Interruption (Anecdotal)

• Some people use Kambo alongside other modalities to support behavior change

• May reduce cravings or impulsivity temporarily (evidence is anecdotal)

Traditional & Modern Uses

Traditional Indigenous Uses

• Improve hunting performance and stamina

• Treat infections, fever, malaria-like symptoms

• Enhance alertness and resilience

• Remove “panema” (bad luck, negative energy, stagnation)

Contemporary / Western Context Uses

• Wellness and detox rituals

• Complementary support for chronic pain, fatigue, or autoimmune symptoms (non-clinical)

• Emotional or energetic “clearing”

• Spiritual discipline and resilience training

• Preparation or follow-up to other therapeutic or spiritual practices

In modern contexts, Kambo is often framed as a physical purification with secondary psychological effects, not a consciousness-expanding substance.

Neuroscience & Biochemical Perspective 

• Kambo peptides cross the blood–brain barrier

• Interact with:

  • Opioid receptors (pain modulation)

  • Corticotropin-releasing pathways (stress response)

  • Antimicrobial and immune-signaling pathways

• Produces intense autonomic nervous system activation