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Ibogaine
Iboga is a plant medicine (full name Tabernanthe iboga) found in West Central Africa and the Congo basin. There are several different ways in which you can consume iboga (as rootbark, as an extract and in hydrochloride form). In its pure form, ibogaine HCL is the preferred choice for opioid detoxes as it is less taxing on the body. For other addictions and mental health issues we often prefer to use less adulterated ibogaine, that is Ibogaine and its various important sister extracts. In short, TA total alkaloid extract (contains ibogaine and another 11 alkaloids), PTA Purified total extract (here we have ibogaine plus another 3 alkaloids). It all seems very complex, however the mysteries and myths regarding ibogaine can be discovered in the following pages… here we explain all the key things you need to know about the fascinating molecule known as ibogaine and how it can help you.
The Tabernanthe Iboga Shrub
The Tabernanthe Iboga shrub is widespread throughout the Congo basin in Africa but is primarily found in Gabon. It can grow up to 10 meters tall, despite being commonly referred to as a shrub. The shortened term “Iboga” refers to the bark shavings collected from the plant’s base and roots, which are traditionally used in…
How Ibogaine Works
For those of you unfamiliar with ibogaine, we will explain how ibogaine works for addiction. It is the purified and concentrated extract from the root bark of the Tabernanthe Iboga shrub native to equatorial West Africa. Due to its unique effect in resetting the neural pathways damaged by addiction and the way it triggers the brain…
Benefits of Ibogaine
The benefits of ibogaine in treating addiction are numerous. As you may already know, ibogaine has the ability to reset the brain to its pre-addicted state. If you are addicted to heroin or opioids, taking ibogaine can eliminate withdrawal symptoms within one hour. Once the effects of ibogaine wear off, you may feel fatigued, but…
Safety
Iboga and ibogaine can be perfectly safe, but only in a medical setting with proper screening and exclusion criteria in place, as well as expert dosing. Ibogaine can slow the heart beat down and prolongs the QT interval. Without a medical team and heart monitoring equipment, you are putting yourself at risk. Sadly, there have…
Ibogaine Side Effects
Although ibogaine is an effective cure for not only arresting the cycles of addiction but for greatly reducing withdrawal symptoms and minimizing cravings, it is, to an extent, taxing on the body. More so than with other plant medicines, patients will usually experience some unpleasant sensations during the treatment. Here, we explain some of ibogaine’s side…
The Bwiti and Iboga
The Bwiti people of Gabon have a rich history of utilizing Tabernanthe Iboga, a potent plant medicine, in their traditional religious customs. For thousands of years, the Bwiti and Iboga have been intertwined. The Bwiti religion is a mixture of traditional Gabonese beliefs and Christianity, and its practices hold a significant role in the spiritual…
Legality of Ibogaine
Although ibogaine has been used as an alternative and highly efficient way to treat addiction in the past few decades, there are still a number of countries where ibogaine is illegal. This is primarily due to the lack of extensive and well-funded research on the substance. The absence of regulated testing and scientific data has…
