Contraindication and substance guideline understanding and agreement

Things that should be avoided before Kambo. Please read carefully. Mixing Kambo with any of the following could be extremely dangerous.

• Immune suppressants for auto immune disorders. 
• Slimming or sleeping supplements (including melatonin)
• Alcohol or drugs 24 hours before and after
• Do not fast 7 days before or after Kambo
• Sweat lodges, Colonics, enemas, liver flushes or any water based detox should be avoided within 3 days either side of taking Kambo

By checking the "I Agree" box you are agreeing that you have read the above regarding what should be avoided before Kambo and that you understand the dangers involved should you choose to neglect the above.

 Kambo is very safe when given by a properly trained practitioner however there are some conditions for which Kambo is contraindicated, You should absolutely not participate in a Kambo treatment if any of the following apply. 

• Have serious heart problems.
• Have Elhers Danlos
• Have Marfan syndrome
• Are on medication for low blood pressure.
• Have had a stroke. 
• Have had a brain hemorrhage.
• Have an aneurism or blood clots.
• Lack the mental capacity to make the decision to take Kambo. 
• Have serious mental health problems excluding depression, PTSD and anxiety. 
• Are undergoing chemotherapy, radiotherapy or for 6 weeks afterwards. 
• Take immune-suppressants for organ transplant.
• Have Addison’s Disease
• Have current and severe Epilepsy
• Are recovering from a major surgical procedure
• Are under 18 years old
• Have undergone a Bufo ceremony in the past 6 weeks
• Are pregnant or maybe so or are breast-feeding
• Taking Diuretics
• Person has consumed other strong medicines (eg. San Pedro, Ayahauaca, Mushrooms) within 24 hours of wanting to receive Kambo
• Person has reached their 70th birthday
• The person has consumed large amounts of water prior to arriving for Kambo
• Person has received the Covid Vaccine in the last 4 weeks

By checking the "I Agree" box you are agreeing that you have read the above regarding contraindications of Kambo and that you understand the dangers involved should you choose to neglect the above. 

Substance Guideline List

Please review the below list of substances that should be abstained from before and after taking Kambo. By checking the "I Agree" box to each substance you are confirming that you understand the time period to abstain from that particular substance both pre and post Kambo and that you understand the dangers involved should you choose to neglect the information provided to you regarding the substance guideline. 

SUBSTANCE        MINIMUM ABSTINENCE PERIOD PRIOR TO KAMBO /  POST KAMBO 

Alcohol High Doses    48 HOURS / 7 DAYS

Alcohol Low Doses    12 HOURS / 24 HOURS

Amphetamines Including Adderall and Ritalin  7 DAYS / 7 DAYS

Anti-Depressants and Anxiety Medication including Duloxetine/Cymbalta Do not take morning of / 8 hours 

Anti-Epileptics  CONTRAINDICATED 

Anti-Psychotics CONTRAINDICATED 

Ayahuasca & Analogues e.g.   24 hours / 24 hours 

Benzodiazepines e.g. Valium, Diazepam  18 hours / 8 hours

Beta Blockers Do not take morning of treatment / 8 Hours

 Blood Thinners Do not take morning of treatment / 8 Hours  

Botox 7 days / 7 days

Bufo, 5-meo dmt  6 weeks / None 

Cannabis  12hrs / 24hrs 

Cocaine  3 days / 5 days 

Coca Leaf  12hrs / 24hrs  

Codeine  24 Hours / 24 Hours 

Crack Cocaine  7 days / 7 days 

Ecstasy (MDMA) Molly or any other MD**  7 Days / 7 Days 

Fentanyl  CONTRAINDICATED 

GHB  7 Days / 7 Days 

Heroin (recreational)  14 Days / 14 Days  

Heroin Substitutes  – Methadone, Buprenorphine, Naltrexone  CONTRAINDICATED  

High Blood Pressure Medication  Do not take morning of treatment / 8 Hours 

Iboga  90 days / 24 Hours 

Ibogaine  10 days / 24 Hours 

Ketamine  3 Days / 3 Days 

Krokodil (Desomorphine)  CONTRAINDICATED  

LSD  48 Hours / 72 Hours  

Meth Amphetamine  30 Days / 30 Days 

Morphine/ Oxycodone  5 Days / 5 Days

N, N-DMT  8 Hours / 8 Hours 

Nitrous Oxide  12 Hours / 12 Hours 

Peyote San Pedro (Mescaline)  24 hours / 24 hours  

Pink (U-47700)  CONTRAINDICATED  

Psilocybin  24 hours / 24 hours 

Research ChemicalsSPICE, Bath Salts, Mephedrone, Synthetic cannabinoids + more  For limited recreational usage, 30 days before treatment.  Habitual use is contraindicated / 30 Days 

Tramadol  48 Hours / 24 Hours 

Vasoconstrictors (Triptans)  3 Days / 12 Hours 

2CB  48 Hours / 3 Days 

Covid Vaccine or booster 30 days / 7 days

Tribal Detox

“Kambo Session” Release of Liability and Assumption of Risk Agreement 

Disclaimer: 

Kambo is the sweat from the Bicolor Phyllomedusa frog. Traditionally, Kambo is and has been used by indigenous peoples of the upper Amazon to lift Panema (dark or negative energy) and for Hunting Magic. Your organizer and practitioner are not licensed in the medical field and do not diagnose or prescribe any medications for any conditions nor do they diagnose, treat or cure any medical conditions. Kambo treatment should not be used as a substitute for medical care and advice from your physician. Please contact a qualified, licensed physician for any illness or disease. 

In consideration for being allowed to participate in the Kambo treatment I agree to the following: 

1. AGREEMENT TO FOLLOW DIRECTIONS. I agree to follow any oral instructions or directions given by the Tribal Detox representative practitioners  

2. ASSUMPTION OF THE RISKS AND RELEASE. I recognize that there are certain inherent risks associated with the above-described activity and I assume full responsibility for personal injury to myself and (if applicable) my family members, and further release and discharge Tribal Detox for injury, loss or damage arising out of my or my family’s use of or participation in any services provided by Tribal Detox, whether caused by the fault of myself, my family, or Tribal Detox. Furthermore, I understand that the known possible side-effects to participating in a Kambo session may include, but are not limited to, the following:

a.     Increased heart rate

b.     Flushing of the skin

c.     Slight pressure in the head 

d.     Numbness, tingling in various parts of the body

e.     flu like symptoms to include nausea, chills, abdominal cramping

f.      Tetany

3. FEES. I agree to pay for all damages to any facility in which I partake of Tribal Detox services, caused by any negligent, reckless, or willful actions by me or any minor in my charge.

4. APPLICABLE LAW. Any legal or equitable claim that may arise from participation in the above shall be resolved under Texas law. 

5. NO DURESS. I agree and acknowledge that I am under no pressure or duress to sign this Agreement and that I have been given a reasonable opportunity to review it before signing. I further agree and acknowledge that I am free to have my own legal counsel review this Agreement if I so desire. I further agree and acknowledge that Tribal Detox LLC has offered to refund any fees I have paid to use its facilities if I choose not to sign this Agreement. 

6. ARM’S LENGTH AGREEMENT. This Agreement and each of its terms are the product of an arm’s length negotiation between the Parties. In the event any ambiguity is found to exist in the interpretation of this Agreement, or any of its provisions, the Parties, and each of them, explicitly reject the application of any legal or equitable rule of interpretation which would lead to a construction either “for” or “against” a particular party based upon their status as the drafter of a specific term, language, or provision giving rise to such ambiguity. 

7. ENFORCEABILITY. The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision of this Agreement, whether standing alone or as applied to a particular occurrence or circumstance, shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision of this Agreement or of any other applications of such provision, as the case may be, and such invalid or unenforceable provision shall be deemed not to be a part of this Agreement. 

10. DISPUTE RESOLUTION. The parties will attempt to resolve any dispute arising out of or relating to this Agreement through friendly negotiations amongst the parties. If the matter is not resolved by negotiation, the parties will resolve the dispute using the below Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) procedure. 

Any controversies or disputes arising out of or relating to this Agreement will be resolved by binding arbitration under the rules of the American Arbitration Association. The arbitrator’s award will be final, and any judgment may be entered upon it by any court having proper jurisdiction. 

11. INDEMNIFICATION. I, for myself and on behalf of my heirs, assignees, personal representatives and next of kin, HEREBY RELEASE, INDEMNIFY (reimburse for any loss including any reasonable legal fees that may incur, AND HOLD HARMLESS THE ORGANIZER AND KAMBO PRACTITIONER, their officers, officials, agents and/or employees, other participants, and, if applicable, owners and leasers of premises used for the Kambo treatment ceremony (“RELEASED PARTIES''), with respect to any and all injury, disability, death, or loss or damage to person or property, WHETHER ARISING FROM NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASED PARTIES OR OTHERWISE, to the full extent permitted by law. I KNOWINGLY AND FREELY ASSUME ALL RISKS, both known and unknown, EVEN IF ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASED PARTIES or others, and assume full responsibility for my participation. 

I HAVE READ THIS RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT, FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS TERMS, I FURTHER UNDERSTAND THAT BY SIGNING THIS RELEASE, I VOLUNTARILY SURRENDER CERTAIN LEGAL RIGHTS.