Kambo has no known damaging side effects, so when it is responsibly administered by a trained practitioner, it is completely safe. However,  below is a list of people who must caution to Kambô Therapy:

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• Treatment cannot be given to under 18 year olds

• Pregnant or breastfeeding women with babies under 6 months old

• Serious heart problems (bypass, enlarged heart) (stents or arrhythmia are fine)

• Medication for very low blood pressure (high blood pressure medication is fine)

• Stroke , brain hemorrhage, aneurisms, blood clots

• People taking medication for psychological reasons (except anti-depressants) need to discuss suitability in advance.

• People undergoing chemotherapy and for 4-6 weeks afterwards

• Epilepsy (Not fully contra-indicated, just a precaution: mild epilepsy is okay, also if people are okay with potentially having a seizure if their medication gets flushed out. Epileptics will get a layered treatment, increasing the number of points one by one)

• Addison s disease

• If you are on immune-suppressants for an organ transplant.

• Kidney or gallbladder stones (it can get very painful if they move)

• People who lack the mental capacity to make a decision to take Kambo

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FURTHER DISCUSSION IS NEEDED FOR THE FOLLOWING:

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• Strongly advise against colonics & enemas 3 days before and after Kambo

• Strongly advise against Sweat Lodges/Temazcal 3 days BEFORE Kambô

• Do not fast 7 days before or after Kambo! You need the nutrients & electrolytes.

• Please let me know if you re taking the following supplements:

  • Slimming or sleeping teas/supplements

  • Serotonin

  • 5HTP

  • Melatonin

  • Staying off them for 4-5 days before Kambo is advised.

  • Caution also if you re taking immune- suppressants for autoimmune disorders, GABA or blood thinners

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OTHER JUNGLE, PLANT, NATURE MEDICINES

• AYAHUASCA: It is perfectly safe to take Kambo before and after Ayahuasca ceremonies

• BUFO: BEFORE planning to take Bufo Alvarius is fine, but it is not safe to receive it for up to 6 weeks AFTER Bufo (it can send you off into another bufo experience with dangerous blood pressure drops)

• IBOGA: Please wait 3 months AFTER Iboga. (Ibogaine is a different story, Kambo can be taken a few days after Ibogaine, but please ask when in doubt and let us know how long ago you received any of these medicines).

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Other considerations:

• MENSTRUATION: If you are menstruating at the time of treatment, Kambo may cause the flow to increase for hours because it contains strong vasodilators and you might experience additional cramping if you take it within the first two days. But it s absolutely fine to take it given that body is already set to release on those sacred inward days.

• ASTHMA: If you are asthmatic ensure that you have your inhaler with you. If you are Diabetic it s important to discuss your treatment in advance. (We will monitor your blood sugar levels, but you re not contraindicated)