About Kambo

What is Kambo?

Kambo, also known as Sapo, is a traditional Amazonian medicine that has been used by indigenous tribes in the Amazon Rainforest for thousands of years. The practice of using Kambo "Giant Monkey Frog" has been passed down through generations and the history of its origins can be traced back to the earliest human settlements in the Amazon region.

Kambo ceremony ritual involves the application of a secretion from the skin of the Phyllomedusa bicolour frog. Which translates to Two color tree (leaf) guardian. The Kambo secretion is a non-psychoactive traditional medicine used in ceremonies for its profound healing properties, which include its ability to strengthen the immune system, improve physical and mental energy and also remove emotional blockages because of the peptide compounds found in the medicine. The secretion is traditionally used as a means of spiritual purification, some tribes believe Kambo helps to cleanse the mind and body of negative energies called "Panema."

In the Amazon, Panema is believed to be a heavy, unlucky cloud that drains a person's energy and blocks their success. It's thought to cause a sense of fatigue and low vitality. To clear Panema, people often use medicines like Kambo, which help restore strength, clarity, and good fortune.

In modern terms, Panema might be similar to things like chronic inflammation, hidden infections, or gut imbalances—things that leave us feeling tired, uninspired, or just "off." Both views describe the same feeling, just from different perspectives, and they work together to help us understand the experience better.

Your intention during your ceremony is very important; have a clear vision of what you're going to be releasing, creating space for, and calling in. With the presence, support, and guidance from an experienced practitioner/provider, you will embark on a journey of deep inner healing and resetting of your nervous system on a cellular level.