On First Day
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Caitlin Thompson
The Past, Present, and Future of Kambo
Kambo has long been revered by Amazonian tribes for its powerful cleansing and healing properties, yet only recently has modern science begun to explore its complex biochemical and physiological effects. In this talk, we’ll trace the scientific journey of Kambo—from early ethnopharmacological reports to contemporary studies examining its peptides, immune modulation, and therapeutic potential.
We’ll explore what the research has revealed so far, what remains unknown, and where the field is heading. As interest in Kambo grows, we must ask: How do we study it ethically? What frameworks are needed to honor both indigenous knowledge and scientific rigor? And what role might Kambo play in the future of medicine, mental health, and integrative healing?
T Wagner
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Daniel Manquin Jimenenz
What does Indigenous reciprocity look like?
Indigenous reciprocity panel.
On Second Day
Caitlin Thompson
Opening Keynote
Welcome to KamboCon! When we come together, we are stronger.
Anura Elizabeth
The Current Climate: Healing through Connection
This talk explores the living relationship between humans and nature, not as separate lifeforms, but as interwoven expressions of the same pulse. We are not merely witnesses to a changing planet; we are participants, contributors, and co-creators determining which way the pendulum will swing with each choice we make. Through the lens of Kambo (and other Earth-based wisdoms), we’ll journey into the understanding that healing is not an isolated path, but a symbiotic one. As we tend to our own bodies, the body of the Earth responds. When we slow down, when we come home to nature, when we remember the sacred, the Earth recognizes us as we walk through the door. This is an invitation to re-attune, recalibrate, and restore balance between humanity and the natural world through reciprocity, reverence, and relationship. Together, we’ll explore what it means to walk an ecological pathway; one where the well-being of the planet and the well-being of the people are inseparable, and where true harmony can only be found through reconnection: with ourselves, with the Earth, and with one another.
Lewis Powell
Matsés Culture, Reciprocity and Responsibility.
This talk explores the culture of the Matsés people, the original guardians of Kambo. Drawing from direct stories shared by Matsés chiefs, elders, and shamans, the Lewis offers insight into their traditional use of Dow-Kiet and the deep cultural significance this medicine holds in their way of life. Having been granted permission to study their traditions and learn directly from the community,Lewis carries the responsibility of sharing their words with respect and care. The talk also examines the Matsés' first contact in 1969, the lasting impact of that moment, and the ongoing need for Kambo practitioners to act as stewards — not only of the medicine, but of the culture it originates from. Attendees are invited to reflect on the depth and sensitivity of this relationship, and to consider the true meaning of reciprocity.
Annelene Sillet
Reviving Nasal Kambó Practices with the Matsés - Maestro Dunu’s Legacy
Nasal Kambó is one of the most ancient and least understood ways of working with the Phyllomedusa bicolor tree frog. This method, rooted in Matsés tradition and passed on through the oral teachings of Maestro Dunu in Ibama, Peru, offers a powerful and less-invasive alternative to the burn method commonly known in the West. Whether you are a facilitator, or simply curious about traditional Amazonian medicine, this talk will offer a rare window into a lineage that has survived for centuries.