This book sits directly at the root of Kambo. The Matsés – First Contact: Oral Testimony and the Historical Record of First Contact and Cultural Transition documents the history of the people who are the original guardians of Kambo. It is based on direct testimony from Matsés elders who lived through first contact on 30 August 1969. For practitioners, this is not separate from the work. It is the context the work comes from. Much of what circulates around Kambo today is incomplete or...

Kambo has quietly gained attention in wellness circles, often described as a powerful reset for body and mind. Many hear about it through friends or online stories, sparking curiosity. Yet, curiosity alone does not do justice to this ancient practice. Kambo deserves a clear understanding before anyone considers a session. Drawing from years of experience working with Kambo and training practitioners, this post offers a grounded perspective on what Kambo is, how it works, and why the way it is...

Most people come across Kambo through word of mouth. Someone says it helped them reset… or clear something deep… and it sparks curiosity. But when you actually look online, it’s either overhyped or full of fear. So let’s just bring it back to something simple. What is Kambo? Kambo is a secretion from the Amazonian frog known as Phyllomedusa bicolor. It’s been used traditionally by indigenous tribes as a way to strengthen the body, clear illness, and prepare for hunting. In modern settings,...