Contraindications and Substance Protocol

CONTRAINDICATIONS

Kambo is very safe when offered by a properly trained facilitator. However, it is important to note that there are some conditions in which Kambo is contraindicated.

This is why full disclosure of your entire medical health history is imperative to ensure your safety at all times.

People with any of the following may not be recommended for Kambo treatment. If you have any questions, please ask.

  • Have serious heart condition

  • Are recovering from a major surgical procedure

  • Are undergoing chemotherapy, radiotherapy or for 6 weeks afterwards.

  • Have undergone a Bufo ceremony in the past 6 weeks

  • Person has consumed other strong medicines (ex. San Pedro, Ayahuasca, Mushrooms) within 24 hours of wanting to receive Kambo

  • Have Elhers Danlos

  • Have serious mental health problems excluding depression, PTSD and anxiety

  • Are on medication for low blood pressure

  • Have an aneurism or blood clots

  • Have had a stroke

  • Have had a brain hemorrhage

  • Take immunosuppressants for organ transplant

  • Lack the mental capacity to make the decision to take Kambo

  • Are pregnant or may be pregnant

  • Are breastfeeding a child under 6 months old

  • Are under 18 years old

  • Have Addison’s disease

  • Have current or severe Epilepsy

  • The person has consumed large amounts of water prior to arriving for Kambo

  • Taking Diuretics

SUBSTANCE GUIDELINES

Kambo can interact with other substances, causing an unfavorable outcome. Therefore, it is imperative to abide by the following guidelines to ensure your safety.

The following is a list of substances that should be abstained from before/after Kambo.

Substance: Minimum abstinence period prior to Kambo/ post Kambo

  • Alcohol: 48 hours / 7 days

  • Amphetamines (including Adderall and Ritalin): 7 days/ 7 days

  • Anti-Depressant and Anxiety Medication (including Duloxetine/ Cymbalta): Do not take morning of/ 8 hours

  • Anti-Epileptics: Contraindicated

  • Anti-Psychotics: Contraindicated

  • Ayahuasca and Analogues: 24 hours/ 24 hours

  • Benzodiazepines (e.g. Valium, Diazepam): 18 hours/ 8 hours

  • Beta Blockers : Do not take morning of treatment / 8 hours

  • Blood Thinners : Do not take morning of treatment / 8 hours

  • Botox : 7 days / 7 days

  • Bufo, 5-meo DMT : 6 weeks / None

  • Cannabis : 12 hours / 24 hours

  • Cocaine : 3 days / 5 days

  • Coca Leaf : 12 hours / 24 hours

  • Codeine: 24 hours / 24 hours

  • Crack Cocaine : 7 days / 7 days

  • Ecstasy (MDMA) Molly or any other MD** : 7 days / 7 days

  • Fentanyl : CONTRAINDICATED

  • GHB : 7 days / 7 days

  • Heroin (recreational) : 14 days / 14 days

  • Heroin Substitutes - Methadone, Buprenorphine, Naltrexone : CONTRAINDICATED

  • High Blood Pressure Medication : Do not take morning of treatment / 8 hours

  • Iboga : 90 days / 24 hours

  • Ibogaine : 10 days / 24 hours

  • Ketamine : 3 days / 3 days

  • Krokodil (Desomorphine) :CONTRAINDICATED

  • LSD : 48 hours / 24 hours

  • Meth Amphetamine : 30 days / 30 days

  • Morphine / Oxycodone : 5 days / 5 days

  • N, N-DMT : 8 hours / 8 hours

  • Nitrous Oxide : 12 hours / 12 hours

  • Peyote San Pedro (Mescaline) : 24 hours / 24 hours

  • Pink (U-47700) : CONTRAINDICATED

  • Psilocybin : 24 hours / 24 hours

  • Research Chemicals SPICE, Bath Salts, Mephedrone, Synthetic cannabinoids + more. : For limited recreational usage: 30 days before

  • Habitual use: CONTRAINDICATED / 30 DAYS

  • Tramadol : 48 hours / 24 hours

  • Vasoconstrictors (Triptans) : 3 days / 12 hours

  • 2CB : 48 hours / 3 days

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