Psychedelics
Kambo (Frog Secretion)
Street names: Kambô, Sapo, Vacina do sapo, Phyllomedusa ceremony
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⚡What it does
- NOT psychedelic — an intense purge: 15–40 min of vomiting, sweating, flushing, heart racing, then clarity
- Amazonian hunting-ritual origin; biohacker and wellness ceremony trend
⚠Key risks
- DOCUMENTED DEATHS: cardiac events and severe dehydration at ceremonies (2019–2025 reports)
- No medical screening at most circles — blood pressure, heart conditions undetected
- Unregulated practitioners; 'clean' secretion claims unverifiable
- Contradicts medications; dangerous with MAOIs and cardiac drugs
- The purge CAN mask real emergencies — collapse is not 'purging'
✚Overdose signs
- Collapse, unresponsive
- Chest pain, arrhythmia
- Dehydration shock
Category comparison — Psychedelics
| Substance | Class | Top risks | Street price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kambo (Frog Secretion) | Not a controlled drug — unregulated ceremony product | DOCUMENTED DEATHS: cardiac events and severe dehydration at ceremonies (2019–2025 reports); No medical screening at most circles — blood pressure, heart conditions undetected | Ceremonies $50–$300 per session |
| DMT (dimethyltryptamine) | Schedule I | Psychological distress ('bad trips'); Dangerous behavior if unprepared | ~$20–$60 per 50–100 mg dose |
| Peyote (mescaline cactus) | Schedule I | Severe nausea/vomiting; Psychological distress | ~$10–$30 per button where sold |
| Mescaline powder | Schedule I | Heavy nausea at dose; Panic/psychosis in vulnerable users | ~$20–$60 per dose |
| 2C-B | Schedule I | Very dose-sensitive — steep curve between fun and overwhelming; Panic attacks | ~$10–$30 per pill or ~$50–$120 per gram |
| 4-AcO-DMT (psilacetin) | Analogue prosecutions | Sold as 'legal mushrooms' — buyers misjudge dose; Panic, risky behavior | ~$20–$50 per dose |
Street prices are regional estimates. Potency and cuts vary constantly.
?Frequently asked questions
What does Kambo (Frog Secretion) look like?
Burned dots on the skin; secretion of the giant leaf frog (Phyllomedusa bicolor) applied to open gates
What are the signs of a Kambo (Frog Secretion) overdose?
Collapse, unresponsive; Chest pain, arrhythmia; Dehydration shock Call emergency services immediately.
How addictive is it?
DOCUMENTED DEATHS: cardiac events and severe dehydration at ceremonies (2019–2025 reports) Dependence can develop with regular use.