Commitment to Safe Practices with Kambo

Not everyone is a suitable candidate for Kambo.

For the protection of participants, Kambô is not offered in the following conditions or circumstances, while others may require evaluation on a case-by-case basis.

This may not be an exhaustive list.

 
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Ineligible for Kambo at Kambo Care:

- Certain medications and health conditions

- Serious psychiatric or cognitive instability

- Organ disease, transplant, or strong immunosuppressants

- Select time sensitive situations

- Pregnancy or breastfeeding

- Under 18, or medically fragile elders

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To people on the internet: Below may not be an exhaustive list. Please contact your provider.

Kambo care clients: You can review call summary, client portal and personalized guidebook for updated information. Contact us for additional confirmations.

This may not be an exhaustive list.

  • Kambo is not appropriate if you:

    • Have not researched Kambo and its guidelines

    • Are being pressured or coerced by another person

    • Are approaching Kambô as a trend or novelty rather than a serious process

    *We reserve the right to decline working with anyone if, in our professional judgment, Kambô does not appear safe or appropriate.

  • Kambo is not offered to individuals with:

    • Current or past heart conditions, including structural or functional heart disease

    • History of heart surgery (e.g., bypass)

    • Enlarged heart (cardiomegaly) or known heart muscle abnormalities

    • History of blood clots, deep vein thrombosis (DVT), or ongoing anticoagulant therapy

    • Use of medications for circulatory conditions, including those prescribed for varicose veins

    • Uncontrolled high or low blood pressure

    • Blood pressure managed by medication

    • Arrhythmias, irregular heartbeat, or use of a pacemaker/implantable cardiac device

  • Kambo is not offered to individuals with:

    • Severe mental health instability such as psychosis, suicidal ideation, schizophrenia.

    • Lack of mental capacity / cognitive impairment to give informed consent (dementia, intellectual disability without capacity, etc.)

    • Psychotic-spectrum disorders such as serious bipolar (discuss with practitioner)

    • Depression/PTSD/anxiety (case by case, discuss with practitioner)

  • Kambo is not offered to individuals with:

    • Kidney, Liver or Addison’s disease

    • Organ transplants and immunosuppressant medication

    • Stem-cell transplants or *breast implants

    • History of stroke, aneurysm, or brain bleeding

    • Serious mental health conditions (case-by-case review)

  • Kambo is contraindicated for individuals with:

    • Epilepsy

    • Seizure disorders

  • Kambo is not offered to individuals who:

    • Undergoing chemotherapy or radiation

    • Within 6 weeks before or after these treatments

  • Case by case basis:

    • Advanced-stage Lyme disease

    • Active Epstein Barr Virus EBV presentation

    • Other, please discuss with practitioner

  • Because of possible immune and inflammatory responses, we may delay or decline treatment for those:

    • Recently vaccinated or boosted

    • Experiencing active side effects

    • Recovering from significant adverse reactions

    • Have not discussed Kambo and Vaccine compatability with their doctor.

    All vaccine-related timing is determined on a case-by-case basis.

  • Kambo is contraindicated if you:

    • Are actively intoxicated (alcohol or substances)

    • Have an active addiction to alcohol or controlled substances

    • Have used recreational drugs within 1 week

    • Have used Iboga, Bufo, or DMT within 6 weeks

    • Anyone pregnant or breastfeeding

    • Actively conceiving

  • Kambo is contraindicated if you:

    • Are currently fasting, detoxing, or at the end of a cleanse

    • Have been drinking distilled water within 30 days

    • Are chronically dehydrated

    • Over-hydrate or drinking large volumes of water outside safe guidelines

    Hydration Note:

    We follow strict hydration protocols. Drinking large amounts of water before or after a session outside of practitioner guidance is unsafe and may lead to serious complications.

  • Kambo is not offered to individuals who:

    • Living with or have a history of bulimia (case-by-case assessment)

    • Individuals under 18

    • Elders who are medically fragile or unable to participate safely

  • Kambo may need to be postponed if you:

    • Had recent or upcoming surgery (within 6–12 weeks, especially with internal stitches)

    • Donated blood within the past month

    • Were recently bitten by a scorpion

    • Are severely dehydrated or have electrolyte imbalance

    • Have an active infection or are currently on antibiotics

    • Have fever or flu-like symptoms

  • Review the Medications + Contraindication Page for information

Important:
Kambô Care is not a medical provider and does not diagnose, treat, or cure medical conditions. Participation in Kambô is not a substitute for medical or psychiatric care.

We request that all participants consult with their licensed healthcare providers about whether Kambô is appropriate for them. We reserve the right to decline sessions at any time if concerns arise.

In addition to this safety page, please make sure to read and review in detail the contraindication notes.

 
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