Instructions for Kambo


FOOD AND WATER:
It is ideal to fast at least 8 hours before the Kambo ceremony. If your ceremony is in the morning, No breakfast, coffee, caffeinated tea or juice. Abstain from any supplements or medications unless necessary. You can resume medications after session. If ceremony is in the evening, only eat a light vegetarian breakfast (eggs okay), no food after 10 am.

Water, coconut water, herbal tea w/ honey, electrolytes, and salt added to water are okay.
DO NOT DRINK EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF WATER prior to arriving to your session.
DO NOT ABSTAIN FROM SALT IN THE DAYS BEFORE YOUR SESSION.

Before administering the Kambo treatment, you will be asked to drink approximately 2 liters of water to allow for easy purging and cleansing. This water will be purged out. Drinking too much water more than 15 minutes before the application of the kambo can dilute electrolyte concentrations in the body and cause a serious condition called hyponatremia. Hydrate normally throughout the day, but don’t over drink.

DIET Days prior and following the Kambo, It is recommended to adopt a clean diet to reduce any toxic burden on the body. Avoid alcohol, dairy, sugar, and spicy food.

 SALT IS OKAY.

Eat whole, nourishing organic food before and after to best support your body in it’s detox process afterwards. there is no traditional “Dieta” with Kambo and it is not crucial to follow a strict diet before or after the session.

WHAT TO BRING:
*1 gallon of filtered, room-temperature, neutral pH water. Please do not bring Alkaline or distilled water.
 A water bottle or large cup for drinking
*Comfortable clothing that allows for exposed access to area of treatment (low back, shoulder, neck etc).
A change of clothes is recommended. Accidents do happen and it’s nice to have some clean clothes to change into.
*A hair tie to tie back long hair.
 It is recommended to not wear dangling jewelry such as necklaces or earrings that may get in the way. Also, if you wear contact lenses, it is suggested that you remove them to 1) receive sananga eye drops and 2) avoid any pain if swelling of the eyes occurs.