Hello to everyone here. It is an honor to have found these forums and I look forward to contributing to this community by way of sharing knowledge, wisdom, and experience. My name is Eli, I've been passionate about plants my entire life. They have been the most common element in my dreams. I've always been passionate about all of nature as a whole. Medicine has been one of the great aspects of this passion and since the age of about 14, I've sought out to discover as many ethnomedicines as I could find. Ethnobotany became a deep field of interest. This led me to discover other medicines like Kambo. In the case of Kambo medicine, I've know of it for years, but only recently reached a place where I've wanted to really immerse myself in this field of medicine. So, about a month ago I procured the Kambo and prepared the date to receive this. Today was my introduction. My chosen family and I are very close, I've my brother whom is a shaman, and my sister who is a witch, and my girlfriend who is a wonderful sheperd to the earth's plants. My partner does not necessarily identify to any specific religion, but resonates with plant teachers and nature. I had my partner administer the medicine. I know of no-one who has done this before, I am the first. I prefer to not publicly share the knowledge of this medicine, with great respect, I want to protect it.
About my experience...
We used an incense stick and put in 5 dots, I did not feel much, so we used part of a popsicle stick and put larger burns on my upper right arm, next to the first five. Eventually as the medicine was worked in, I felt a little disoriented. I had a subtle conversation with this very large female frog who told me I should do three more dots, but I ignored the advice. Because of my disorientation, I don't know how much medicine I received but I chose to stop at a certain point where I was feeling poison (my own) in my stomach and I felt the likelihood of vomiting, which I knew would eliminate the toxins. I unfortunately could not vomit even upon trying a few times to induce. I upset my stomach but I decided to not 'force' the medicine or my body, and let it run its course. I layed down on the floor for a few minutes and was up shortly after. I did have my partner work the medicine in with some water and this definitely activates it. I had her do this a few times as I was also trying to coax the purge via vomit. I did have 6 bowel movements; the first three were bulky stools, the last 3 were peeing from my butt. And I'm glad that I detoxed via this route too, it was very cleansing. I am overall glad I went through with this and I am proud of my courage to do so. I know this is a great medicine with profound effects and potential for healing. It is my life calling to work with medicine, and this is the beginning of my relationship with Kambo.
My preperation...
I fasted from food for over 12 hours... this includes no salt
I had water, coconut water, and a little bit of papaya/apple juice (purest I could buy) shortly before the application
I consume on a daily basis, kratom, coffee, tea and abstained from these during my fast.
In conclusion...
I will not know the totality of effects until the following days/weeks have passed and the medicine fully integrates. The next session is scheduled for 3 weeks from now, I will make sure enough is administered to induce vomiting for a fuller detoxification. In keeping with what I've studied, all consecutive doses will be done within one moon cycle so the medicine can work at an optimum. Very important!!!! -I will not administer during the moon being void of course or full. I would recommend this to everyone as a good guideline. I only read of the contraindication for full moon, but understanding the void of course bit, this is also not the best time for this medicine as well. Better off meditating during this period and choosing a different date.
This was the first experience, there is much to be learned regarding all aspects of this medicine. I look forward to learning more and consequently helping others learn more as well. Please feel free to comment or ask any question you might have. If you have any advice for application, please let me know as well. I will continue to conduct my own research and welcome the wisdom of others.
Sincerely,
Elijah Phoenix
