Is Kambo Safe? - Contraindications

⚠️ Cautions & Restrictions

The following situations do not fully exclude you from Kambo, but require additional care, practitioner awareness, and preparation:

• Individuals taking weight loss supplements or sleep medications

• Anyone with a current drug or alcohol dependency (must be clean for at least 72 hours)

• Individuals with autoimmune diseases like MS or ALS:

  • Kambo stimulates the immune system and may intensify symptoms in some.

  • A gentle, single-point dose is recommended to observe response before proceeding with a full session.

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​⚠️ Detoxing, Water, and Fasting Guidelines

To ensure your safety, avoid the following practices before and after Kambo:

• No colonics, enemas, liver flushes, or water-based detoxes for 3 days before or after the ceremony

• Fasting is not appropriate for 7 days before or after Kambo (except the standard pre-ceremony fast of 10–12 hours)

• Do not consume alcohol or recreational substances for 24–48 hours before or after treatment

• Avoid drinking excessive water:

  • Do not exceed 5 liters of water total on the day of your session (including 2 hours before and after).

  • Excessive water intake (6–10 liters) can lead to electrolyte imbalance, potentially dangerous to life and health

Q: Is Kambo Safe?

A: Yes, for most people. ​Kambo is a powerful natural medicine with no known long-term side effects when responsibly administered by a trained practitioner. However, there are certain conditions and circumstances where Kambo is not safe or appropriate. Please review the following carefully to determine your eligibility.

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🚫 Kambo Is Not Safe For Individuals Who:

• Have had a stroke or brain hemorrhage

• Have an aneurysm or history of blood clots

• Have undergone heart bypass surgery, valve replacement, or have an enlarged heart

• Use an implanted defibrillator (ICD) or have congestive heart failure

• Have fluid in the pericardium (heart sac)

• Have received an organ transplant

• Have Addison’s Disease

• Have active gastrointestinal ulcers

• Suffer from Crohn’s Disease or Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

• Are currently taking immune-suppressing medications

• Live with epilepsy

• Experience serious mental health conditions (excluding PTSD, depression, or anxiety)

• Lack the capacity to fully consent to Kambo treatment

• Have severely high or low blood pressure requiring medication

• Are recovering from major surgery

• Are pregnant or breastfeeding (if baby is under 1 year old)

• Are within 21 days postpartum

• Are under 18 years old

• Are receiving chemotherapy or radiation (within 6 weeks before or after treatment)

• Live with certain types of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS)

• Take slimming pills, sleep aids, or strong pharmaceuticals that affect the heart

• Have been diagnosed with Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome

• Have gliomas (a type of brain tumor)

• Have fasted for less than 3 days prior to the session

• Have donated plasma within the last 2 weeks

• Have had a Covid-19 vaccine or booster within the last 3–6 months

• Have a history of pancreatitis

• Have or had esophageal varices or esophageal perforation/rupture

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​⚠️ Special Considerations

• Menstruating Women: May experience intensified symptoms and increased bleeding, but this is not a contraindication.

• Asthmatics: Must bring a rescue inhaler to the ceremony.

• Diabetics: Only to be served by highly experienced practitioners — not suitable for beginners.

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Your Safety Is Sacred

Every precaution is taken to ensure your well-being before, during, and after your ceremony. Kambo is a sacred medicine that demands deep respect, not only for its spirit but also for the unique needs of each body and life story.

If you have questions or are unsure about any condition or medication, please reach out before scheduling your session. A confidential health screening is always required prior to treatment.