Section 1 — Pre-session guidelines

Please read the following carefully. Mixing Kambo with any of the following could be extremely dangerous.

  • Immune suppressants for autoimmune disorders.
  • Slimming or sleeping supplements, including melatonin. (Open to discussion if necessary.)
  • Alcohol or drugs within 72 hours before and after.
  • Do not fast longer than 18 hours in the 7 days before or after Kambo — this includes juice fasting. Maintain a normal eating pattern leading up to your session.
  • Sweat lodges, colonics, enemas, liver flushes, or any water-based detox within 3 days either side of Kambo.

Section 2 — Contraindications

You should not participate in a Kambo session if any of the following apply to you.

  • Serious heart problems.
  • Ehlers-Danlos syndrome.
  • Medication for low blood pressure.
  • History of stroke or brain hemorrhage.
  • Aneurysms or blood clots.
  • Inability to make a voluntary, informed decision to receive Kambo.
  • Severe mental health conditions. (Depression, PTSD, and anxiety are not contraindications.)
  • Currently undergoing chemotherapy, radiotherapy, or immunotherapy, or within 4 weeks afterward.
  • Taking immunosuppressants for organ transplant.
  • Addison's Disease.
  • Severe epilepsy.
  • Recovering from a major surgical procedure.
  • Under 18 years old.
  • Participated in a Bufo ceremony within the past 6 weeks.
  • Active addiction to any substance including alcohol, benzodiazepines, heroin, methamphetamine, or research chemicals.
  • Pregnant, potentially pregnant, or breastfeeding a child under 6 months old.
  • Currently taking a daily diuretic. If your medication is also a diuretic but not required daily, please discuss with your practitioner before booking.
  • Consumed other strong plant medicines (e.g. ayahuasca, San Pedro, psilocybin) within 24 hours.
  • Consumed large amounts of water prior to arriving for your session.
  • Fasting longer than 18 hours.

Section 3 — Substance interaction guidelines

Please review the required abstinence periods before and after your session.

Substance Before Kambo After Kambo
Alcohol (high doses)48 hours7 days
Alcohol (low doses)12 hours24 hours
Amphetamines (Adderall, Ritalin)7 days7 days
Antidepressants / anxiety medicationDo not take morning of8 hours
Anti-convulsantsMust discuss with facilitator
Anti-epilepticsCONTRAINDICATED
Anti-psychoticsCONTRAINDICATED
Ayahuasca & analoguesAt facilitator's discretion
Benzodiazepines (Valium, Diazepam)18 hours8 hours
Beta blockersDo not take morning of8 hours
Blood thinnersDo not take morning of8 hours
Botox7 days7 days
Bufo / 5-MeO-DMT6–8 weeksNone
Cannabis12 hours24 hours
Cocaine3 days5 days
Codeine24 hours24 hours
Crack cocaine7 days7 days
Ecstasy (MDMA)7 days7 days
FentanylCONTRAINDICATED
GHB7 days7 days
Heroin (recreational)14 days14 days
Heroin substitutes (Methadone, Buprenorphine, Naltrexone)CONTRAINDICATED
High blood pressure medicationDo not take morning of8 hours
Iboga90 days4 hours
Ibogaine10 days4 hours
Ketamine3 days3 days
LSD48 hours72 hours
Methamphetamine30 days30 days
Morphine / Oxycodone5 days5 days
N,N-DMT8 hours8 hours
Peyote / San Pedro (mescaline)At facilitator's discretion
PsilocybinAt facilitator's discretion
Tramadol48 hours24 hours
Vasoconstrictors (Triptans)3 days12 hours

Section 4 — Release of Liability

Primal Coherence — Jane Savina — Kambo Session Release of Liability and Assumption of Risk

Kambo is the bioactive peptide secretion of the Phyllomedusa bicolor frog. Your practitioner, Jane Savina of Primal Coherence, is not licensed in the medical field and does not diagnose, prescribe, treat, or cure any medical conditions. Kambo treatment is not a substitute for medical care. Please consult a qualified physician for any illness or disease.

  1. Agreement to Follow Directions. I agree to follow any oral instructions or directions given by Jane Savina / Primal Coherence.
  2. Assumption of Risk & Release. IN THE EVENT OF ACUTE ADVERSE EFFECTS RELATED TO KAMBO, CALL 911. I recognize that there are inherent risks associated with this activity and I assume full responsibility for personal injury to myself. I further release and discharge Primal Coherence and Jane Savina for injury, loss, or damage arising out of my participation in any services provided. Known possible side effects may include: increased heart rate, flushing of the skin, pressure in the head, numbness or tingling, flu-like symptoms including nausea, chills and abdominal cramping, vomiting, and tetany.
  3. No Duress. I agree and acknowledge that I am under no pressure or duress to sign this agreement and have been given a reasonable opportunity to review it.
  4. Indemnification. I, for myself and on behalf of my heirs, assignees, personal representatives and next of kin, HEREBY RELEASE, INDEMNIFY, AND HOLD HARMLESS Primal Coherence and Jane Savina, their agents and/or employees, with respect to any and all injury, disability, death, or loss or damage to person or property, WHETHER ARISING FROM NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE, to the full extent permitted by law.
  5. Enforceability. If any provision of this agreement is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
  6. Dispute Resolution. The parties will attempt to resolve any dispute through good-faith negotiation, and if not resolved, through binding arbitration.

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Electronic signature

By typing your full name below, you are signing this document electronically. You confirm that you have read all sections of this waiver, that none of the contraindications apply to you, and that you are voluntarily consenting to receive Kambo at Primal Coherence. Your typed name constitutes your legal electronic signature.

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