The peptides found in the secretion of the Phyllomedusa Bicolor Frog (Kambo) are exciting. For more info on the science behind Kambo, check it out here.

Tachykinins are small proteins that affect reward, motivation, and stress responses in the brain, which are disrupted in addiction. Molecules that can reach the brain and increase tachykinin activity (by binding to receptors) have the potential for treating addiction [R].

Phyllomedusin is one tachykinin found in Kambo that is likely responsible for the effects of Kambo in treating addiction [R, R]. And addiction comes in many forms… Substance, shopping, technology, etc…

To be clear, I am not a doctor nor do I make medical claims. Here I share some of the science behind Kambo. Check out some of our testimonials here.