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Kambô Peptide Medicine

What is Kambô ?

     While peptides are making headlines in cutting edge therapies today, for thousands of years Kambô has been used as medicine by the indigenous tribes of the Amazon to prevent illness and strengthen the body & mind.  It is still used widely today and being adopted in the holistic medicine space for those seeking natural healing and support. Kambô is a secretion (not a poison) from the Giant Green Monkey Tree Frog , the Phyllomedusa Bicolor.  Originating from the need to cure ailing tribe members it became used as a "warrior" medicine by the hunters of the tribe to fortify and prepare the body for the many days of a strenuous hunt and to clarify the vision and psyche in preparation. Kambô acts as a reset and optimizer of the bodies natural systems. It can be extremely effective in supporting those with complex conditions such as Lyme Disease, Hashimoto's & other auto-immune issues, digestive disorders, chronic pain and fertility issues in addition to those looking to increase current physical performance, vitality and connection to the body.

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     Anthropologist Peter Gorman brought Kambo to the Western world in 1986 and gave samples to Italian scientist, Vittorio Erspamer of the University of Rome who was the first person to analyze Kambô in a laboratory. Later, he wrote that it contains a ‘fantastic chemical cocktail with potential medical applications, unequalled by any other amphibian’. 

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     The chemicals he referred to are peptides. At least 27 unique peptides have been identified within 8 peptide families ( Phyllocaerulein, Sauvagine, Phyllomedusin, Phyllokinin, Dermorphins, Deltorphins, Bombesin, Litorins). In combination- these peptides exhibit potent antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, vascular, anti-cancerous and adaptegenic hormonal effects.

 

   â€‹ These peptides, when introduced to the human body, are known for their therapeutic properties. They induce several of beneficial effects from supporting immune function and addressing complex chronic illness to pain relief and digestive support.  Specifically, these peptides play pivotal roles in various systems such as the gastrointestinal (evidenced by anti-obesity and satiety peptides), cardiovascular (showcased by antihypertensive, antithrombotic, and hypocholesterolemic peptides), immune (including antimicrobial and immune-modulatory peptides), and the nervous system (such as opioid peptides). 

 

Kambo has been found to be a promising in addressing many issues such as autoimmune disorders, Lyme's disease, cognitive decline (Brain Fog) gastrointestinal disorders such as IBS & Crohns, strengthening the immune system, infertility, mold toxicity, regulating hormonal imbalances along with supporting those dealing with chronic stress , anxiety and addiction disorders. Athletes may also find enhanced performance post Kambo. 

 

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