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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HISTORY #
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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 #
Growing Up, by Pandora Spice
Into The Flood, by Xorkoth
Me and The Loon, by Mutual Ascendency
Self Inquiry and Resetting, by Sariputta
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