Podcasts about phyllomedusa

Would you apply secretion from a frog's skin on your own skin if it improved your mental health? In this episode of the Biohacking Superhuman Performance podcast, we're joined by Caitlin Thompson as she shares her personal transition to Kambo practitioner, revealing a profound chapter in her life where the battle with chronic illness steered her toward the unexpected healing powers of this traditional ritual. Her tale is one of resilience, bridging the gap between rigorous scientific analysis and the depths of spiritual practice. Caitlin helps us to understand the nuances of a Kambo ceremony, from its rigorous participant screening to its diverse after-effects. With a neurobiologist's precision and a healer's intuition, she illustrates the importance of respecting the body's response to the frog secretion and the profound emotional release it can catalyze. Her insights into the symbiotic relationship between Kambo, ayahuasca, and other plant medicines reveal a broader, integrative approach to emotional healing and chronic conditions. Finally, Caitlin sheds light on the exciting research surrounding Kambo's potential in mental health and chronic pain management.  Caitlin's background is in neurobiology, with emphasis in mood disorders and autoimmune conditions. In pursuit of her own health, Caitlin has studied nutritional neuroscience and helps people conquer their chronic health struggles, autoimmune and psychiatric conditions through diet, nutraceuticals and other healing modalities (such as Kambo).  Caitlin is also an independent scientific researcher and is currently conducting the first human kambo research in the field. Her past research has focused on psychedelic treatments for autoimmune conditions.     Thank you to our sponsors for making this episode possible:   Carol Bike: Visit carolbike.com and use promo code NAT for $100 off.                                                                 BodyBio: Visit BodyBio.com today and get 15% on your first order with code Nathalie                                                                 Neurohacker Collective: Visit neurohacker.com/nathalie and use code NATHALIE                                                                   Find more from Nathalie: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmholC48MqRC50UffIZOMOQ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/biohackingsuperhumanperformance Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nathalieniddam/ Website: NatNiddam.com Join Nat's Membership Community: https://www.natniddam.com/bsp-community Work with Nat: Book Your 20 Minute Optimization Consult: https://calendly.com/nniddam/intro-call?month=2021-08   Find more from Caitlin: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/medicinefrogkambo/  Website: https://medicinefrogkambo.com/    What we discuss:   (00:02) - Exploring the Benefits of Kambo Therapy (10:07) - Indigenous Use and Ceremonial Adaptations (16:55) - Effects of Kambo and Ayahuasca (27:33) - Ayahuasca and Kambo Therapy Benefits (38:20) - Kambo for Depression, Anxiety, Chronic Pain (47:32) - Choose Safe, Reliable Kambo Practitioner (57:41) - Researching Medicine Frog for Knowledge Key takeaways:   Kambo is a traditional Amazonian healing ritual that involves the use of the secretion from the skin of the giant monkey frog (Phyllomedusa bicolor). The frog's secretion contains a potent combination of bioactive peptides, including dermorphin and deltorphin, which have powerful physiological effects. The ceremony typically involves a trained practitioner applying small burns or superficial wounds to the skin and then applying the kambo secretion to these points. The peptides in the secretion are believed to enter the bloodstream and induce various effects on the body. The benefits of Kambo therapy include detoxification, increased energy, improved mood, and enhanced physical and mental well-being. It also has spiritual and emotional cleansing properties. It is important to select a well-trained and knowledgeable Kambo practitioner due to the powerful nature of the therapy. The individuality of each participant's experience and the importance of respecting their unique physiological and emotional responses during and after the therapy are important factors to consider. All in all, healing through Kambo is not a one-size-fits-all process but rather should be tailored to each individual's needs and circumstances.  

This week I am joined by Natt of @NattAttackss and we discuss her Atelopus barbotini and Phylomedusa sauvagii breeding projects. We talk about the time and dedication that goes into working with these species, as well as a step by step rundown of how she got her atelopus barbotini to produce hundreds of healthy offspring. Follow Natt @nattattackss on Instagram and TikTokThis week's episode is sponsored by the Frog Breeder Merch Store https://the-frog-breeder-merch.myspreadshop.com/To Support AmphibiCast by becoming a patron, for AmphibiCast  merch, and for a 10% discount off an In Situ Ecosystems vivarium visit:

Dive into the fascinating world of Giant Waxy-Monkey Tree Frogs (Phyllomedusa bicolor) with Josh, Austin, and Rick in this episode. Discover the secrets to keeping these impressive creatures, explore the distinctions between them and other popular tree frogs like the Red-Eyed Tree Frogs and White's Tree Frogs, and gain insights into the breeding process of these unique amphibians.During the episode, we also give a shout-out to MistKing and Auto Topoff.

In our last episode we spoke about the lymphatic system. Which is important to understand as its the sewer system of the body. But what are other ways to help clients systems repair? Kambo is an interesting support item of our bodies. In this episode we dive deeper into Kambo and its benefits. What is Kambo? It is the secretion from a frog in the Amazon-giant monkey tree frog or Phyllomedusa bicolor. It contains a lot of beneficial peptides. These peptides have been studied for their therapeutic effects for HIV/AIDS, autoimmune disease, STDS, Hepatitis, Herpes, Alzheimers, Parkinsons, Skin and eye issues, Chronic pain relief, Depression, Anxiety, Digestive Issues, Infections, Chronic Fatigue, Migraines and more. Kambo can be helpful for a couple things that coaches are unaware of. Great for reducing chronic inflammation, as well as for treatment of candida and other infections. It is also a potent detoxifier. The neuropeptides are beneficial for calming the nervous system. It can also support treatment of depression, anxiety and migraines. In this episode of The Stress-Reduced Fat Loss™ Podcast Ken Sylvan interviews his friend, long time previous business partner and now Trauma-informed Medicine Guide/Advanced Kambo Practitioner Bharat Oza. As they discuss, why Kambo is an important practice for coaches to explore, when working with clients.IG- @bthymedicineHeartofgodbook@gmail.com This episode is hosted by Ken SylvanKeep the conversation going with us over on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/transformationmentorship/ Interested in becoming certified as a Stress-Reduced Fat Loss™ Practitioner?Our next cohort starts September 2023Learn more - https://www.transformationmentorship.ca/

Kambó es el nombre con el que se le conoce al ritual de Sudamérica, que utiliza veneno de rana para curar varias enfermedades.El ritual, practicado tradicionalmente en el Amazonas, utiliza las secreciones de la Phyllomedusa bicolor, conocida como rana kambó o rana mono grande, para sanar todo tipo de padecimientos. Y aunque, la secreción es un veneno que la rana utiliza para defenderse de sus depredadores, sus capacidades curativas se van extendiendo por todo el mundo. Olivia Nuño facilitadora de esta terapia de sanación nos cuenta a detalle de qué se trata y su experiencia en esta actividad que es una opción más para buscar la sanación del cuerpo.

One of the largest and most unique looking frogs available to hobbyists is Phyllomedusa bicolor (also known as the giant monkey frog or waxy monkey treefrog).  This week I am joined by Mike Novy, and we discuss the care and proper husbandry of the species, and we also discuss it's history in the amphibian hobby dating back to the early 1990's.  Phyllomedusa bicolor is an incredible species for intermediate to advanced keepers, and if you are looking to venture into their care, this is the episode for you. This week's episode is sponsored by the Active Conservation Alliance. The ACA is a conservation effort with a special interest in dart frogs. To get involved visit: https://activeconservationalliance.org/For a 10% listener discount off of an In Situ Ecosystems vivarium, for Amphibicast Merch or to become a Patron on Patreon, visit:  https://linktr.ee/AmphibiCast

In this episode of Change It Up Radio, Jetta Blaine joins me to talk about the deep cleansing and healing power of Kambo.   Kambo, also known as the “Vaccine of the Rainforest," is a non-psychoactive ancient shamanic remedy that hails from the depths of the Amazon and is simply the secretion of Phyllomedusa bicolor, or the giant monkey tree frog. This ethically-sourced leaf frog secretion is best described as a detoxing purgative, holding powerful treatment potential for a myriad of different mental, physical, and spiritual ailments.   My guest today, Jetta Blaine, is a certified Kambo practitioner, Thai bodywork practitioner, yoga instructor, and lifestyle integration coach who spent years traveling the world studying and living different healing modalities in search of equanimity for her mental and physical health. She is a living example of post-traumatic growth, and credits Kambo and plant medicines as the forefront guides on her healing journey from her once crippling PTSD and depression.   Jetta joins me to share her personal journey with plant medicine and Kambo and how they have been some of the major tools she has used in her journey back to health, and healing, and wholeness. She also provides an in-depth explanation of what Kambo is, where it originated from, what its benefits are, and how it is safely administered as an alternative medicine treatment.   To Learn More About the Show, Visit: www.ChangeItUpRadio.com

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Co to je Kambo? Co prozradil o žábě s latinským názvem Phyllomedusa bicolor? Kde začíná příběh Vojtěcha Chládka a medicíny Kambo? Kam se nyní chystá do Jižní Ameriky? Kdo jej certifikoval praktikantem, některý z indiánských kmenů? Proč indiáni vůbec tuto medicínu používají? Kdo by měl vyhledat jeho pomoc?

Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast! Episode 15: In this episode, we deep-dive into Jonathan's story and how he came into the healing practices. We then discuss childhood traumas, toxic individuals in the psychedelic space, Kambo medicine and where it comes from, the "Phyllomedusa bicolor" also known as "The Giant Monkey Frog", the history of Kambo and how the medicine is obtained, the strange procedure of taking it and the physical effects after taking the medicine. We go on to talk about our programming in the modern world, the difference between Indigenous tribes vs the Western culture, Jonathan's experience taking Iboga, using a timer when experiencing Kambo to help one understand where they are in the process, the "Planet Kambo" method vs the "Brazillian" method, Jonathan's website and what they have to offer, spiritual narcissism, true happiness within oneself, the negative association of being alone, what is Hapé/Rapé? and how to smoke it, Sananga, and much more. About Jonathan: Plant medicine veteran & Planet Kambo co-founder Jonathan Gold, left an unfulfilling 10 year IT career to pursue a higher path of healing, self-discovery & enlightenment uniting him serendipitously with the transformational healing power of Kambo frog medicine. Now a skilled facilitator boasting thousands of recovery testimonials, Jonathan escaped the matrix of corporate enslavement & lives a life of service, duty & soul alignment. Connect with Jonathan: Website: https://www.planetkambo.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Planetkambo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/planetkambo/ Linkedin: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/kambo-jon?trk=public_profile_browsemap_profile-result-card_result-card_full-click Thank you so much for joining us! Psychedelic Conversations Podcast is designed to educate, inform, and expand awareness. For more information, please head over to https://www.psychedelicconversations.com Please share with your friends or leave a review so that we can reach more people and feel free to join us in our private Facebook group to keep the conversation going. https://www.facebook.com/groups/psychedelicconversations This show is for information purposes only and is not intended to provide mental health or medical advice. About Susan Guner: Susan is a trained somatic, trauma-informed holistic psychotherapist with a mindfulness-based approach grounded in Transpersonal Psychology that focuses on holistic perspective through introspection, insight, and empathetic self-exploration to increase self-awareness, allowing the integration of the mind, body and spirit aspects of human experience in personal growth and development. Connect with Susan: Website: https://www.psychedelicconversations.com/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/susan.guner LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-guner/ Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/susanguner Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/susanguner Blog: https://susanguner.medium.com/ Podcast: https://anchor.fm/susan-guner #PsychedelicConversations #SusanGuner #PsychedelicPodcast #Microdosing #PsychedelicScience #PlantMedicines #PsychedelicResearch #Entheogens

An unorthodox episode for the MAJic Hour, where Mercedes interviews Jade about her experience with the trendy medicine ritual called “Kambo”. This ritual is said to be healing and is used mainly in South America, but is quickly becoming popular amongst healing communities abroad. It's named after the poisonous secretions of the giant monkey frog, or Phyllomedusa bicolor.  In this episode we explore Jade's recent experience with the medicine and the rituals surrounding it. We dive into what seems to be a missing part of the Kambo story, including the dangers that this medicine can come with. Jade, no stranger to plant medicines, suffered some traumatic and costly effects after her Kambo ceremony that we feel are important to warn the healing community about.  It's important for Jade to mention that her goal in releasing this episode is not to demonize the medicine in any way or to discourage anyone from using healing modalities they feel called to.  Also, thank you for your patience while listening to her articulate this experience, as she's still processing it & this was her first time speaking about it publicly.  Listen in as we walk you through her journey.  Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-majic-hour/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our first Kambo and Tepezcohuite plant medicine ceremony experiences. *warning* these medicines are considered to be illegal in the US and we are in no way advertising or condoning these experiences. We are simply sharing our experiences. Description by Kayla Morisoli Via Her Teacher Victor @kaylamorisoli https://www.instagram.com/victor.escobarnaro/ (@victor.escobarnaro)

Jay Sommers of Sandfire Dragon Ranch is my guest tonight and in this episode we talk about the Neurergus genus of newts, their care and the current status of caudates in the hobby. Kaiser newts are arguably one of the most beautiful species in the hobby. But there are many more incredible species in the Neurergus genus and Jay has worked with them all. Many of you may remember Jay from Episode 27 where we talked about Phyllomedusa sauvagii and his experiences with some of the more commonly available species in the hobby. However, Jays real passion has always been in working with rare and unusual newts and salamanders. In the episode he goes into a great deal of detail on their history in the hobby, their current status in the hobby and how to keep them successfully. We also touch on the implications of recent salamander related legislation and what the future holds for caudates in the hobby.

Jay Sommers has successfully kept and bred hundreds of species in his 30 year tenure working with herps. He is currently heading operations at Sandfire Dragon Ranch and in tonight's episode we discuss a variety of topics including his work with Phyllomedusa sauvagii (commonly known as the waxy monkey tree frog), his attitudes towards hobby staples vs. uncommon species, and his thoughts on the importance of supplementation.

Hello everyone!  Here in Episode Six we're trying something a little different - we're talking about origin stories.  How did YOU come into the world of amphibians and reptiles?  Everyone has a story, and on this show we've got five people telling us about theirs.  Four of the interviews were recorded in Peru in January 2020, and one just a few weeks ago. Some of these folks I met for the first time in Peru, and the rest I've known for some time. Jill Rials is from Mesa, Arizona, and the critter she is holding is a smooth-fronted caiman (Paleosuchus trigonatus).           Andrew DuBois is from Lakewood, Colorado.  Here he is enjoying a Pinocchio Anole (Anolis proboscis) in Ecuador.           Cynthia Samake lives near Santa Fe, New Mexico.  In this photo she is sketching a leaf-mimic katydid in our Madre Selva field station.         Elizabeth (Liz) Hughes lives in Phoenix, Arizona and here she is with her first giant monkey frog (Phyllomedusa bicolor).           Justin Michels is from Pekin, Illinois.  We herp in Illinois together quite often, and here he is with a large and thankfully tranquil diamondback water snake (Nerodia rhombifer).         I hope you enjoyed our little origin story experiment!  Thanks to Jill, Andrew, Cynthia, Liz, and Justin for coming on the show!, And as always, thanks for listening everyone! The show email is somuchpingle@gmail.com, and there’s also a So Much Pingle group on Facebook, for discussion, comments, feedback, suggestions, origin stories, tips for herping better, etc. Stay tuned for more episodes! And don’t forget to herp better! -Mike

It's Monday, which can only mean one thing! It's time for a new release podcast! Nine of the best tracks we've heard this fortnight. Tracks discussed by Mike and Pete this week include: Tendrils - Husk The Well - Raven Lovely Wife - Audible Beef (Excerpt) Kurokuma - Wasp Nest Hibushibire - Ecstacy Highwaystar Torche - Slide Vile Creature - Harbinger of Nothing Arboricidio - Blood of a Fascist Big Chef - Good Looking Boy We also discuss the excellent Phyllomedusa, whose music you can find at www.phyllomedusa.bandcamp.com You can find Pete's review of Torche's 'Meanderthal' on the ninehertz website.

It's Monday, which can only mean one thing! It's time for a new release podcast! Nine of the best tracks we've heard this fortnight. Tracks discussed by Mike and Pete this week include: Tendrils - Husk The Well - Raven Lovely Wife - Audible Beef (Excerpt) Kurokuma - Wasp Nest Hibushibire - Ecstacy Highwaystar Torche - Slide Vile Creature - Harbinger of Nothing Arboricidio - Blood of a Fascist Big Chef - Good Looking Boy We also discuss the excellent Phyllomedusa, whose music you can find at www.phyllomedusa.bandcamp.com You can find Pete's review of Torche's 'Meanderthal' on the ninehertz website.

Kambo is a non-psychoactive traditional amazonian medicine used in ceremony that is derived from the Giant Monkey Frog (Also called Giant Green Leaf Frog), or Phyllomedusa bicolour. Kambo comes from the frog’s skin secretion and is carefully collected without harm to the frog. The secretion is applied through superficial burns made into the skin. The immediate effects bring on nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, sweating, lite-headedness and other symptoms, but afterwards users report amazing health improvements for a variety of conditions, both physical and spiritual. Kambo is used to address a large spectrum of physical and emotional issues. For more information about Caitlin:https://medicinefrogkambo.com Find us online at https://www.exploringthehumanjourney.com https://www.facebook.com/exploringthehumanjourney https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe8ck6ih5UOlZRLi-EJDfJg iTunes http://bit.ly/ETHJpc

I catch up with Shardai, who is a Kambo practitioner, as we discuss life, healing and much more - Kambo is the venomous secretion of Phyllomedusa bicolor (the giant leaf or monkey frog), a bright green tree frog native to the Amazon basin. It can be found in the rainforest regions of northern Brazil, eastern Peru, southeastern Colombia, and parts of Venezuela, Bolivia, and the Guianas. In many regions outside Brazil, both the frog and its secretion are known as sapo (or ‘toad’). Kambo has a range of traditional and potential therapeutic applications, both medical and psycho-spiritual. Commonly described as an ‘ordeal medicine’, the secretion is known for its powerful emetic or purgative effects. Despite its initial unpleasantness, kambo is widely sought out to revitalise body and mind. Don't forget you can get 10% off all CBD flowers from our sponsors Kanaco.co.uk by using the discount code: OD10 If you are interested in healing retreats - please email: psychedelicboon@gmail.com Contact Shardai via IG: @shardailynn_healing Follow me on Instagram: @orsonboon #PositiveVibes

We usually think of invertebrates as a frog’s favourite meal. But in this episode we explore the times when the tables turn and frogs fall victim to mighty invertebrates. Except for the Accra snake-necked frog, they have an ingenious way of avoiding invertebrate conflict. Species of the Bi-week features a double-bill of tree frogs. FULL REFERENCE LIST AVAILABLE AT: herphighlights.podbean.com Main Paper References: Jablonski, Daniel. 2015. “Predation on Pristimantis ridens (Cope, 1866) by a Wandering Spider (Ctenidae Keyserling, 1877) in Mountain Cloud Forest of Costa Rica.” Herpetology Notes 8:1–3. Luiz, Amom Mendes, Thiago Augusto Pires, Victor Dimitrov, and Ricardo Jannini Sawaya. 2013. “Predation on Tadpole of Itapotihyla langsdorffii (Anura: Hylidae) by the Semi-Aquatic Spider Thaumasia Sp. (Araneae: Pisauridae) in the Atlantic Forest, Southeastern Brazil.” Herpetology Notes 6 (1):451–52. Rödel, Mark Oliver, Christian Brede, Mareike Hirschfeld, Thomas Schmitt, Philippe Favreau, Reto Stöcklin, Cora Wunder, and Dietrich Mebs. 2013. “Chemical Camouflage - A Frog’s Strategy to Co-Exist with Aggressive Ants.” PLoS ONE 8 (12). Species of the Bi-Week: Rivadeneira, C. Daniel, Pablo J. Venegas, and Santiago R. Ron. 2018. “Species Limits within the Widespread Amazonian Treefrog Dendropsophus Parviceps with Descriptions of Two New Species (Anura, Hylidae).” ZooKeys 726:25–77. Other Mentioned Papers/Studies: Menin, Marcelo, Domingos de Jesus Rodrigues, and Clarissa Salette de Azevedo. 2005. “Predation on Amphibians by Spiders (Arachnida, Araneae) in the Neotropical Region.” Phyllomedusa 4 (1):39–47. Miranda, Everton B. P. de. 2017. “The Plight of Reptiles as Ecological Actors in the Tropics.” Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution 5:159. Rödel MO, Braun U (1999) Associations between anurans and ants in a West African savanna (Anura: Microhylidae, Hyperoliidae, and Hymenoptera: Formicidae). Biotropica 31: 178–183. Toledo, L. F. (2005). Predation of juvenile and adult anurans by invertebrates: current knowledge and perspectives. Herpetological Review, 36(4), 395-399. Vrcibradic, Davor, Rogério L. Teixeira, and Vitor N.T. Borges-Júnior. 2009. “Sexual Dimorphism, Reproduction and Diet of the Casque-Headed Treefrog Itapotihyla Langsdorffii (Hylidae: Lophiohylini).” Journal of Natural History 43 (35–36):2245–56. Ward-Fear, Georgia, Gregory P. Brown, Matthew J. Greenlees, and Richard Shine. 2009. “Maladaptive Traits in Invasive Species: In Australia, Cane Toads Are More Vulnerable to Predatory Ants than Are Native Frogs.” Functional Ecology 23 (3):559–68. Ward-Fear, Georgia, Gregory P. Brown, and Richard Shine. 2010. “Factors Affecting the Vulnerability of Cane Toads (Bufo Marinus) to Predation by Ants.” Biological Journal of the Linnean Society 99 (4):738–51. Other Links/Mentions: Videos of Paltothyreus tarsatus ignoring Phrynomantis microps from Rödel et al. 2013 – http://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0081950 EDGE of Existence programme – https://www.edgeofexistence.org Music – Treehouse by Ed Nelson

Kamb is a traditional medicine used by native people in the Amazonian rainforest. It is made from a waxy secretion collected from the back and sides of the giant monkey tree frog, Phyllomedusa bicolor. Indigenous people have known for centuries that this substance offers many gifts to those that use it. Many tribes use kamb regularly to cleanse and rejuvenate the body, heighten the senses, and restore the sick. Native shamans recognize that kamb also clears panema, unhealthy energy linked to bad luck and misfortune.More Westerners are now using this medicine for its powerful cleansing and healing affects.

Join Peter Gorman, award-winning investigative journalist and author of Ayahuasca in My Blood and Sapo in My Soul, as he talks with Rak Razam about indigenous 'ordeal medicines' and the rise of shamanism in the West. Gorman first drank ayahuasca in 1984 and is one of the first modern wave of intrepid explorer-adventurers to document this medicine. He also introduced sapo, the secretion of the Phyllomedusa bicolor frog used by the Matses, to popular attention. What is the role of these substances in the wild, and how are they being used as the West absorbs the shamanic medicines? How can the sustainability of the vine and the frog be ensured, and how can commerciality be balanced with spirituality? A robust, provocative discussion on the state of the Western shamanic community and its impact on indigenous cultures, with Gorman and Razam. For more info visit: thegormanblog.blogspot.com and Peter's website: http://www.pgorman.com. Subscribe to http://RakRazam.com and support the emergence of new paradigm media. And if you want to experience an authentic and integral ayahuasca retreat in Peru, join author Rak Razam in Peru on an ongoing series of intensive ayahausca retreats with curandero Percy Garcia http://www.aya-awakenings.com/retreats SUPPORTING ARTISTS SEED THE FUTURE IS VERY SEXY. IF YOU LIKE WHAT YOU HEAR, HOW IT MAKES YOU THINK, WHO IT MAKES YOU FEEL, THEN DONATE RIGHT HERE, BUSTER! This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 Unported License.

Kambô is a traditional medicine used by native people in the Amazonian rainforest. It is made from a waxy secretion collected from the back and sides of the giant monkey tree frog, Phyllomedusa bicolor. Indigenous people have known for centuries that this substance offers many gifts to those that use it. Many tribes use kambô regularly to cleanse and rejuvenate the body, heighten the senses, and restore the sick. Native shamans recognize that kambô also clears panema, unhealthy energy linked to bad luck and misfortune.More Westerners are now using this medicine for its powerful cleansing and healing affects.