Iboga

Iboga

Ibogaine, a hallucinogenic drug, and the principal iboga alkaloid, is found in the stems, leaves, and especially in the roots of the African shrub Tabernanthe iboga. Ibogaine was isolated from the plant in 1901 and was synthesized in 1966. The peoples of West Africa and the Congo region have used iboga extracts or chewed the root of the plant to remain calm but alert while stalking game. Iboga is a shrub. It is used for ritual and ceremonial purposes in some African cultures. The root bark of the plant is also used as medicine. Ibogaine is a chemical in iboga which is illegal in the United States. In other words, iboga is also known as Bois Sacré, Eboka, and Tabernanthe iboga

Health benefits

There is anecdotal evidence of Ibogaine being quite helpful in the treatment of fibromyalgia, multiple sclerosis, and Parkinson’s disease. All three of these diseases attack the central nervous system, and Ibogaine’s interactions with cells and receptors in the brain have been theorized to trigger the body to heal itself. In the words of the Global Ibogaine Therapy Alliance: “The theoretical case is based on the fact that both ibogaine and its metabolite noribogaine have been shown to lead to an increase in levels of glial cell line-derived neurotrophic factor (GDNF) in the brain.

Ibogaine has been proven to help addicts treat the symptoms of their disease, and substantially aid in their recovery. This impressive natural remedy helps to ease withdrawal symptoms and minimize cravings for a variety of addictive substances while restoring receptors in the brain to pre-addiction levels. But with all the promise psychedelics have shown in treating depression, anxiety, and a host of other ailments, it’s worth exploring Ibogaine’s other health benefits as well. Pregnancy and breastfeeding: There isn’t enough reliable information to know if iboga is safe to use when pregnant or breastfeeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.

Dosage

The appropriate dose of iboga depends on several factors such as the user’s age, health, and several other conditions. At this time there is not enough scientific information to determine an appropriate range of doses for iboga. Keep in mind that natural products are not always necessarily safe and dosages can be important. Be sure to follow relevant directions on product labels and consult your pharmacist or physician or other healthcare professional before using.

Compared to other psychedelics