In Western Medicine, Adverse Event Reporting (ex: VAERS) is used to capture safety signals that may not have been seen in trials due to either inclusion/exclusion criteria or study sample size. By using this similar method of data collection, we can begin to piece together the why’s and identify additional circumstances that may be contraindicated or lead to a proposed mechanism of action for why Kambo was so helpful (or not helpful.)
What is Event Reporting?
How will the information be used?
Data collected through these forms will be reviewed by the Tribal Detox Leadership Team, including medical professionals. Each case will be reviewed to determine if there are additional questions about an event that may be important for determining potential root causes. The person reporting the event can opt in/out of being contacted for additional information.
The data will be reviewed in both as an individual case as well as in relation to the other cases that are reported.
A Kambo Event Reporting Biannual Report will be prepared twice a year with statistics, cases, conclusions, and other information. If a particularly interesting case comes through, a special report may be created to highlight a particular benefit or word of caution.
We have all heard many tales of Kambo, both incredible stories of incredible healing as well as downright concerning responses to Kambo. There are many guesses as to why something concerning may have happened or why a person was relieved of their illness.
Many of these stories are told with limited explanation of client’s state, illness and comorbidities, medications, past medical history, etc.
Although systems like VAERS are used to report when things do not go as expected in a negative way, the Kambo Event Reporting System is here to capture both positive and negative responses.
By contributing to this platform to help us gather details of these experiences, you are playing an important role in expanding the understanding of Kambo. With strategically gathered data, can begin to distill more clearly where Kambo is helpful and why it is benefitting a certain condition, where it is harmful and what we need to be aware of, and where
The more information that is collected, the better we are able to begin connecting dots.
Why Report on Kambo Events
Who Can Report Through the Kambo Reporting System?
Reporting forms are welcomed from both practitioners and recipients of Kambo.
If you’re a practitioner, regardless of your training organization, we encourage you to share what you’re seeing in the field.
If you’re someone who has received Kambo, we encourage you to share any concerning or positive responses with your practitioner and encourage them to share here. If you don’t feel comfortable sharing with your practitioner or you wish to ensure that the experience is reported, you’re welcome to use the indicated forms.