Why we are doing the “Conociendo la Rana Retreat”
After becoming Kambo facilitators in the summer of
2022, we felt a strong desire to learn more about the
frog and its role in the production of Kambo medicine.
We wanted to see for ourselves how the medicine was
harvested and how the frogs were treated, to ensure
that there was no mistreatment and that the medicine
came from reliable sources. Additionally, we wanted to
establish a personal connection with the medicine and
be able to share more knowledge with our clients and
fellow Kambo enthusiasts.
Our journey in pursuit of this knowledge was long and
often challenging. At times, we were unsure if we would
find a place that met our standards and were
disappointed to discover how some places in the
Amazon rainforest treated frogs in a cruel and
inhumane manner, such as caging them for tourism or
injuring them to produce more secretion for medicine
sticks. We encountered unreliable medicine sticks sold
at cheap prices and an international business that was
deeply rooted in exploiting the significance and
importance of Kambo medicine.