IAKP Certified Kambo Practitioner
Cautions and Contraindications
Eventhough Kambo is safe when administered by an IAKP practitioner, there are some conditions where Kambo should not be used.
Contraindications
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​​Serious heart issues, including heart surgery
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Stroke, blood clots, or aneurysm
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Brain hemorrhage
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Pregnant, planning to become pregnant soon, or currently breast feeding
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Taking prescription medications for low blood pressure
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Severe epilepsy
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Chemotherapy or radiation within the last 4 months
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Recovering from major surgery
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Taking immune suppressants because of an organ transplant
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Addison’s disease
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Ehlers Danlos Syndrome
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History of psychological disorders or other serious mental health issues (excluding anxiety, depression, PTSD)
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Lack of capacity to make a decision to receive Kambo
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Under 18 years of age
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Cautions
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Serious eating disorders
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Current use of sleep aids and weight loss supplements
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Fasting for a week prior to Kambo, or low on electrolytes
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Colonics, enemas, liver flushes, or any water based detox should be avoided for 3 days before and 3 days after Kambo
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Have taken toad medicine from Bufo Alvarius within the past 28 days
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Addiction to drugs or alcohol