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The Missing PagesAuthor: Akshay
Welcome to The Missing Pages the podcast in which we embark on a transformative journey into the realms of shamanism, curanderismo, entheogens, and jungle medicines. I'm Akshay, your guide on this journey. Language: en Genres: Alternative Health, Health & Fitness Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Episode 3 - Story of Kambo, Amazonian sacred frog medicine
Episode 3
Friday, 4 July, 2025
Arnaud, founder of Aroiris Community, discusses different aspects of the jungle medicine called Kambo. Who this medicine helps, who are not suitable, areas where research is available, the chillest amphibian in Amazon and a lot more..Kambo is an ancient medicine derived from secretions of the Phyllomedusa bicolor frog, traditionally used by Amazonian tribes like the Matses and KaxinawáThe secretion contains bioactive peptides that boost immunity, cleanse toxins, kill cancer cells, and provide pain relief. Practitioners have observed improvements in conditions including asthma, depression, addiction, arthritis, and insomnia.The experience involves applying the medicine to small burns on the skin after drinking large amounts of liquid. Effects are intense but brief (5-10 minutes), including increased heart rate, swelling, nausea, vomiting, and purging. While unpleasant, many return for additional sessions due to the profound benefits.Kambo shows remarkable results in addiction treatment, helping people develop aversion to substances and recover rapidly from relapses. It's also valued as preparation for other plant medicines like ayahuasca, providing deep cleansing that enhances subsequent experiences.Podcast Notes on Substack— https://themissingpages.substack.com/Disclaimer— Conducting further research on these topics is recommended. My insights come from personal experiences, anecdotes from botanists and holistic wellness practitioners, observations at healing retreat centers, and studies of research papers, ethnomedicine books, pharmacopeias, and various courses.Each individual may react differently to treatments; even familiar medicines can cause unexpected adverse reactions. Exercise caution; many modern medications have contraindications with many natural medicines.CONNECT WITH Arnaud (Aroiris Community, Iquitos)—Website: Aroiris.orgCONNECT WITH me (Akshay Chauhan)—The Missing Pages IG: Instagram.com/themissingpagespodcast Illustration Art IG: Instagram.com/akshayspacestationMusic by Levi BaetenCover art and design by Akshay Chauhan (me)
