Before participating in any plant medicine ceremony, it's essential to consider any existing health conditions that could affect your safety. Certain medical conditions may restrict your ability to fully participate in experiences like Kambo, Ayahuasca, or other healing ceremonies. Always consult with a healthcare provider before attending, to ensure that these transformative experiences are suitable for your health.
Disclaimer: The following information about restricted health conditions is general and does not constitute medical advice. It's crucial to consult with a healthcare professional before considering ayahuasca use. For all Psychedelic plant medicines, participants must be 18 years or older. We do not accept minors under 18 years old.
Restricted Health Conditions for Ayahuasca, Peyote or Psilophybin Mushroom
Generally speaking, if you have severe heart conditions, glaucoma, diagnosed mental health conditions, seizure disorders, or high blood pressure, you should stay away from these powerful plants.
Specifically, people with the following health conditions are not permitted to attend our healing ceremonies for your safety. Please remember: undisclosing your health condition could potentially put your life in danger.
- Severe heart disease, such as tachycardia, murmur, wearing a pacemaker or having had a recent surgery or any complications
- Undergoing treatment or having serious health problems, infectious or highly contagious diseases
- Mental illness, such as double-personality or bipolar or if you are on medication that stimulates serotonin for the brain
- Advanced high or low blood pressure, schizophrenia, advanced diabetes, high-risk pregnancy, epilepsy, cancer, liver or kidney diseases, hypertension, diabetes, hyperthyroidism (hyperactive thyroid) or any health disorders
- Previously had or currently recovering from a stroke
- Surgery in any part of the digestive system, less than 3 months prior to the ceremony.
- Severe heart conditions; had heart surgeries in the past.
- Liver disease, liver transplant, or any special health conditions related to liver or kidney (i.e. single kidney, cirrhosis, less than whole livers, etc.
- Use a nervous system inhibitor or anti-psychotics
- Addiction or regular use of cocaine or any other type of substance/synthetic drugs
- Severe allergies for insect bites
- Significantly challenged with mobility
If you have any of the following conditions, please check with us or a doctor before booking
- Consistently taking vitamins or supplements that may increase your heartbeat or contain blood thinner (a detox process is required)
- On prescription medications or contraceptives (i.e. birth control pills) that may interfere with your hormones
- You may be pregnant or trying to conceive
- You are on hormone replacement therapy
You are not eiligible if you are on any of these:
- Serotonergic drugs: SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors), SNRIs (serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors), triptans, trazodone, and MDMA.
- MAO inhibitors
- Containing Blood thinners: If you have been taking any medication or vitamin that contains blood thinners for quite some time, you will need to go through a detox period until it's completely removed from the body. Examples include (butare not limited to) Warfarin, heparin, apixaban, dabigatran, and rivaroxaban).
- Antidepressants: such as Fluoxetine (Prozac), Sertraline (Zoloft), Citalopram (Celexa), Escitalopram (Lexapro), Paroxetine (Paxil), Venlafaxine (Effexor), Duloxetine (Cymbalta), Desvenlafaxine (Pristiq), Levomilnacipran (Fetzima), henelzine (Nardil), Tranylcypromine (Parnate), and Tradzodone
- Stimulants: such as Adderall, Dexedrine, Vyvanse, Ritalin, Concerta, Focalin or Pseudoephedrine
Please check with us if you are taking:
- Over-the-counter medications with blood-thinning properties: Aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, and other NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs).
- Supplements with blood-thinning effects: Garlic, ginger, ginkgo biloba, and vitamin E in high doses.
Restricted Health Conditions and Medications for Bufo Alvarius (5-MeO-DMT)
Generally speaking, if you have severe heart conditions, glaucoma, diagnosed mental health condition, seizure disorders or high blood pressure, you should stay away from these powerful plants.
Specifically, People with the following health conditions are not permitted to attend our bufo alvarius ceremonies for your safety. Please remember undisclosing your health condition or medication may potentially put your life in danger:
- Diagnosed mental disorder, such as PTSD, depression or bipolar disorder
- Hypertension / high blood pressure
- Severe heart conditions, such as tachycardia, murmur, wearing a pacemaker or having had a recent surgery or any complications
- Respiratory conditions, e.g asthma
- Seizure disorders, such as epilepsy
If you have any of the following conditions, please check with us before booking for safety evaluation:
- You are taking long-term medication(s)
- You are pregnant or breastfeeding
Restricted Health Conditions and Medications for Kambo
Generally speaking, if you have severe heart conditions, glaucoma, diagnosed mental health conditions, seizure disorders, or high blood pressure, you should stay away from these powerful plants.
Specifically, People with the following health conditions are not permitted to attend our Kambo detox for your safety. Please remember undisclosing your health condition or medication may potentially put your life in danger:
- Severe heart conditions, such as tachycardia, murmur, wearing a pacemaker, or having had a recent surgery or any complications
- Hypertension / high blood pressure
- Respiratory conditions, such as asthma or COPD.
- Kidney or liver disease
- Immune system disorders or compromised immune system
If you have any of the following conditions, please check with us before booking for safety evaluation:
- You are taking long-term medication(s)
- You are pregnant or breastfeeding