Tabernanthe iboga
BOTANICAL CLASSIFICATION
Family :
Apocynacae
Genus :
Tabernanthe
Species :
iboga
COMMON NAMES
Iboga; Black bugbane; le bois sacre (sacred wood)
EFFECTS CLASSIFICATION
Psychedelic
DESCRIPTION
Tabernanthe iboga is a rainforest shrub growing to 2 meters. Its roots contains ibogaine, a strong long-lasting psychedelic that has been used traditionally in West African coming of age rituals. Iboga extracts are also used in treating opiate addiction.
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ARTICLES & WRITINGS #
Journey to Find Iboga- by Bia Labate, Nov 2014
RESEARCH & JOURNAL ARTICLES #
Extraction studies of T. iboga and V. africana - Nat. Prod Lett, 2002
EXPERIENCES #
What a Plant!, by Northwestdc9
Growing Up, by Pandora Spice
Not a Miracle Cure Nor Completely Useless, by SnoitseuqPi
New Me Dead Me and Bwiti, by Nuben
Hoping to Be Cured From Depression, by ResetMyself
BOOKS #
Iboga: The Visionary Root of African Shamanism- by Ravalec, Mallendi, & Paicheler
The Ibogaine Story - by P. de Rienzo & D. Beal
Ibogaine: Rite of Passage - by Be de Loenen (Film)
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SECONDARY RESOURCES #
HEALTH #
Neurotoxicity - Ibogaine Dosier
MEDIA COVERAGE #
Why Is the U.S. Disregarding Plants Like Iboga and Kratom in the Fight Against Overdose and Addiction? - Mar 1, 2016, Jag Davies
Iboga clinic attracts "Kardashian" celebrity, scrutiny from Costa Rica officials - Tico Times, Mar 19 2015
Busted for Iboga - Village Voice, Dec 20 2005