Ceremony
All kambo ceremonies begin with a private consultation and take 2.5 - 3 hours to complete. Any health concerns and intention for sitting with kambo will be discussed. During this time we will decide together where the kambo points will be applied and what type of treatment you will receive. If this is your first time sitting with kambo one test point will be applied and a basic treatment is first typically used to introduce a person to kambo. Other treatments that are available include layered treatments, chakra, meridian, auricular (ear), and more advanced intensive treatments. All treatments are customized to the individual. One and a half liters of water is consumed 10 minutes before the kambo is applied to your skin.
Before any kambo is placed on the body, Sananga eye drops are offered to anyone interested. Sananga is a traditional Amazonian eye medicine made from the shredded root of a shrub that grows in the rain forest. The shrub Sananga comes from is called Tabernaemontana Sanana and is part of the Apocynaceae plant family. The active ingredient of Sananga is Ibogaine. Sananga has been used by many indigenous tribes of Peru and Brazil for thousands of years. These powerful eye drops heal on many levels including physical, spiritual, and energetic. Sananga clears away Panema (negative energy) so it is a useful medicine to support Kambo. Sananga is uplifting and grounds and centers energies, which is beneficial before kambo. Sananga has been shown to be affected against headaches, depression, anxiety, PTSD, decalcifying the pineal glad, and opening the third eye. Sananga helps detoxify our eyes which often is felt in a more defined, refreshed outlook.
Kambo works by entering the Lymphatic system. This is accessed by burning a very small superficial burn lightly and quickly placed directly on the skin. The burn is made by using a tiny piece of natural Tibetan incense. When a very small top outermost layer of skin is removed this reveals the subcutaneous layer of skin where kambo is easily and safely absorbed. Kambo is prepared by adding a small amount of water and forming it into small dots which are then placed directly onto the burns that were made. Typical sensations that are experienced shortly after the kambo is placed are increased heart rate, intense heat sensation felt throughout the body, rushing or pounding felt - all which are very normal. Nausea and purging effects can begin at any time, but sometimes can take up to 10-20 minutes or longer. Occasionally some people may need up to 40 minutes or more to complete the process. Kambo is left on your skin for 20-40 minutes. The burns will be dressed with dragon’s blood which is a tree sap that is analgesic, antibacterial, antiseptic, and forms a natural seal around the burn that helps with healing and prevents scarring.
Sound healing is beautifully incorporated into the ceremony once kambo is removed from your skin. It is important to rest and begin the integration process. Hapé is served to those who are interested. Hapé is a beautifully grounding tool and is enjoyed during the sound healing portion of the ceremony. Hapé is a snuff that is a combination of tobacco, seeds, flowers, herbs, and various other plants. Hapé can be used after kambo to help ground you and bring your awareness back to your physical self.
After you have time to rest Emily will go over any questions you may have regarding the integration process. It is advised to have the rest of the day to spend in nature or solitude so you can continue your process and mindfully integrate after your experience. Nourishing your body, mind, and soul with the right setting, people, and energies are best. After kambo you can be sensitive to the energies around you. It is best to take things slowly and allow yourself time to process the ceremony.
Kambo can bring a lot to the surface. Be gentle with yourself in the days and week after your ceremony. Kambo teaches us how to practice awareness without forming attachments.
