Kambo is on the rise all over the world. Over the last 10 years, it has gained tremendous popularity in connection with psychedelic culture. I’ve seen the use of Kambo skyrocket here in Utah in particular. But why is that? Kambo itself is not classified as a psychedelic. So what is the draw?
Before we answer that, let me give you a brief overview of what Kambo is. Kambo is the secretion collected from the Phyllomedusa bicolor (aka Giant Monkey Frog) that is used in populations in the Amazon region. It is administered through the skin via a burn made with the tip of a vine. After it is placed on the exposed layer of skin, clients typically feel a flushed sensation after a few minutes. What follows is a purge of some kind. Most common is vomiting, but I have also seen emotional purging, such as crying.
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