The New Book by Giovanni Lattanzi

Introduction

Kambo is the secretion of the amphibian Phyllomedusa Bycolor, which forms part of the tradition of some Amazonian tribes, while Iboga is the bark of the root of the Tabernante Iboga plant, traditionally used by Pygmies in the forests of Central Africa and by the Bwiti cult, Gabon’s national religion.

The book expands on the Italian version published in 2016 (please see the selection of reviews here attached); further in-depth exploration was necessary in light of the very latest scientific studies carried out on Kambo peptides, the pineal gland, DMT, and quantum physics, as well as updates relating to precautions, contraindications and safety regarding Kambo application.

This is the second relevant book on Kambo that has been published in the world and presents pioneering research regarding the combination of Kambo and Iboga.

While the first book on Kambo, Sapo in my Soul by Peter Gorman, is a journalistic account of the author’s stay among the Matsés tribe in the Peruvian Amazon, Giovanni Lattanzi’s book comprehensively lays out a new method developed for the first time by the author, which involves applying Kambo secretion to the meridian and reflexology points following the indications of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and the use of a synergistic combination of Kambo and Iboga as a new approach to treating drug addiction, among other things.

Alongside testimonies, interviews, anthropological research and extensive references for further reading, the book deals with scientific studies on alkaloids present in Tabernanthe Iboga, research carried out on the shared properties of entheogens, and studies on lucid dreaming and active sleep.

Finally, the author explains the cornerstones of the Toltec tradition of shamanic knowledge, including lucid dreaming, as described in the works of Carlos Castaneda.

In addition to seeking to address the vast Western interest in shamanic practices, this book is for those who aspire to apply Kambo and administer Iboga professionally, and those who already perform a spiritual activity and want to incorporate Kambo or the practice of Iboga micro-dosing; that is to say for those who want to develop synergistic work.

Finally, it is also aimed at a wider audience interested in the shamanic universe in relation to the use of entheogens in religious contexts.