Safety is my absolute priority. This begins long before the session starts through a thorough consultation process to ensure you have no contraindications. As a certified IAKP practitioner, I operate under a strict code of ethics and rigorous safety protocols. I also hold a first-aid certificate to ensure a secure environment.
Each year, an estimated 50,000 to 100,000 Kambo sessions take place globally. When facilitated correctly, the process is very safe. Unlike substances that override your internal chemistry, Kambo works through the signaling of your body's own systems. There is no "overdose" in the traditional sense; the bioactive peptides do not remain in your system to modify functions. Research indicates that the associated purging is "not an adverse reaction or an attempt to expel the secretion," but rather an expected, mechanical result of peptide-driven smooth muscle contractions.
In the Amazon, Kambo is traditionally shared with everyone from elders to youths. While there is no upper age limit - provided heart function is robust - every person is assessed on a case-by-case basis. To ensure peace of mind, all first-timers receive a small test point to gently begin, before proceeding with a full session.
