What to Expect?

The immediate effects of Kambo are intense and unpleasant but short-lived, usually lasting no more than 30-40 minutes. The most difficult part usually lasts between 10-15 minutes. They include a feverish rise in temperature, sweating, shivers, and dizziness as the heart rate becomes rapid—possibly reaching more than 190 beats per minute. The blood pressure may rise or fall dramatically, accompanied by an increased awareness of the veins and arteries. Many people report a tingling or burning sensation like electricity that starts from the points and spreads through the body. Some may also feel a dissociative or drunken high.

Overwhelming nausea is generally unavoidable with Kambo and purging is likely. Other effects include a feeling of tingling & pressure in various places… including the head, neck & torso, some stomach discomfort, inflammation of the throat, dry mouth, difficulty moving & numbness, and swollen lips which will pass. After these initial effects have worn off and the heart rate has returned to normal, it is nice to rest. Some fall into a dreamless sleep.

Your experience may feel enhanced following the Kambo purge. You may feel great physical strength, sharpened senses, and heightened mental alertness. Desirable after-effects like these may take a day to materialize or they could be immediate. They also tend to include a consistently elevated mood, increased physical and mental energy, decreased stress, and enhanced focus. In the coming days after a treatment, it’s certainly not uncommon for people to report having clarity of mind, clearing of emotional baggage, heightened awareness and focus, resilience to stress and fatigue, reduced illness, an increased sense of energy and well-being, and even more clarity to their life path. We have seen a great benefit from those that choose to do multiple sessions in a row, specifically on their first time using Kambo. Many people choose to do 3 days in a row for deep shifts – or within a short period of time. Others choose to do 3 sessions within a 28-day period (or moon cycle). This allows the body to go deeper with their own healing – as the Kambo works in an accumulative way when treatments are closer together.