Can Kambo Improve Your Ketamine Sessions?
by SAMANTHA PIERSON
Ketamine therapy seems to be popping up in conversations all over Utah. And so are clinics! I was able to find nearly 20 clinics in Utah, so far. So, there is a good chance you will be able to find one near you, if that is a route you are exploring. In this article, I discuss how Ketamine and Kambo can work hand in hand to help you change your perception and ultimately your reality.
Ketamine is an FDA approved anesthetic originally used in 1970 for treating injured soldiers in the Vietnam War. Its use became more widespread after emergency responders realized it could relieve the suicidal ideations of those who had attempted suicide.
Doctors call the effect Ketamine has on the body a “dissociative experience.” It should be entered into only after research and a medical consultation. Ketamine is not for everyone, but it has been shown to relieve depression in many patients, especially those resistant to anti-depressant medications.
So where does Kambo come into this? Kambo is a powerful secretion from the Giant Monkey Frog (Phyllomedusa bicolor) that is applied through a superficial skin burn. The Kambo process was first used by Amazonian tribes to connect to nature before hunts; to increase stamina, strength, and fertility; and to shed negative energy.
Research shows that Kambo’s ability to permeate the blood-brain barrier may help with anxiety and depression. Two of Kambo’s bio-active peptides—Phyllocaerulin and Sauvgine—have been shown to stimulate the adrenal cortex which regulates the fight-or-flight hormones, potentially alleviating stress. The peptides also stimulate the pituitary gland, which can lead to heightened sensory perception.
As a Kambo Practitioner, I believe Kambo BEFORE Ketamine sessions may be beneficial, because the peptides heighten senses, helping people feel more “clear.”
I can also see Kambo being a powerful ally AFTER Ketamine sessions, because of its grounding abilities. Kambo brings people “back into their body” after dissociative experiences, and is routinely used after psychedelic ceremonies for that exact purpose.
Like Ketamine, Kambo is not for everyone. It is important to work with a practitioner who understands this and has a deep understanding of the Kambo process.
Want to learn more about Ketamine? This is a great place to start.
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