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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Health
Alex Croft

Avoid phoney shamans peddling deadly frog poison ‘detox’, health chiefs warn

Complementary medicine chiefs have warned Britons to avoid an ancient healing ritual known as “kambo”, which involves the use of frog poison, after a Briton died during a ceremony in their London flat.

Those curious about the practice have been urged to stay clear of self-appointed shamans who promise to administer the treatment safely, despite it not having any backing in the scientific community.

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