KAMBO SCIENCE
" It is important to note that Kambo is not a panacea, nor a cure but instead acts to potentiate your body's natural ability to heal itself. "
Science has shown that the Kambo secretion has a unique and complex blend of Bioactive Peptides. The beneficial nature of these peptides has led to over 70 patents being lodged by scientists and pharmaceutical companies, all in the hope that they can replicate the benefits of Kambo.
So what is a peptide? A peptide is a short chain of amino acids, that when bonded performs a function in the human body. Insulin, Oxytocin, Growth hormone, Antibiotics, and Enzymes are all examples of peptides. Peptides affect mood, energy, cognitive reasoning, blood sugar, digestion, blood pressure and immune system regulation. They can help with inflammation and even stop the growth of microorganisms in the body.
What makes Kambo peptides special? Kambo contains Bioactive Peptides, which means that each one performs a specific and beneficial function in the human body. Most importantly, the peptides in Kambo are completely natural, so the body recognizes them and unlocks cells to the benefits of the medicine. This is not true for pharmaceutical drugs, which often have to break into cells – generally leaving behind a residue and causing some stress in the body. Kambo is a natural substance that the human body recognizes, so it’s receptive to the medicine with no stress to the cells. Kambo even helps clean out the residue left by drugs.
What are the Peptides in Kambo? There are 11 well-known peptides that have been isolated in Kambo secretion. It is a blend that is completely unique to the frog medicine. These peptides are:
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Phyllocaurulien - A neuropeptide (a special type of peptide that helps neurons communicate in the brain) that reduces blood pressure, modifies satiety (stomach fullness), and manages sedation and thermoregulation. Its also a potent pain killer.
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Phyllokinin - A peptide that reduces blood pressure in the long-term, and crosses the blood-brain barrier to help take Kambo's benefits to the brain.
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Phylloedusin - A neuropeptide (unique to Kambo) that ats as a powerful vasodilator, widening and relaxing blood vessels, veins, and arteries.
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Dermorphin - A chain that acts on opiod receptors to reduce pain. It is 30-40 times more potent than morphine.
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Deltorphin - Another peptide that interacts with opiod receptors, showing higher selectivity for them than any compound known to man. There are 2 Deltorphins in Kambo, adding to its pain-killing properties.
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Dermaseptin - A peptide with potent antimicrobial effects against bacteria, yeast, fungi, protozoa, and even enveloped viruses.
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Adrenoregulin - A peptide that has been shown to be very effective in killing cancer cells, effectively turn off their fuel supply.
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Tryptophyllin - A peptide that has been shown to be highly potent against the yeast Candida Albicans.
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Phyllolitiorin, [Leu8] Phyllolitorin, Rohdei-Litorin - 3 neuropeptides that stimulate gastric acid secretion and smooth muscle contraction.
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From this list you can see why kambo has been so beneficial to people looking to manage pain and illness, and why it differs from any other natural beneficial substances.
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Despite the billions of pounds/euros and dollars being poured into researching and developing mainstream synthetic medication from Phyllomedusa Bicolour frog secretions, no one has yet managed to reproduce the original as captive frogs dont secrete medicine! Kambo in its original, natural form is a holistic treatment that works on the mind and body at all levels in ways that we don’t completely understand yet. The Indians are quite right to use the word magic when describing this secretion. Visit the Resources page for more information on kambo science.