Learn About Iboga: Articles, Research & Bwiti Wisdom

Explore our collection of articles and resources on Iboga, Ibogaine, Bwiti tradition, scientific research, and the path to healing.

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April 11, 2025

Ibogaine as a Potential Therapeutic Agent for Anhedonia: A Review of Scientific Research

Anhedonia, the diminished capacity for pleasure, often resists traditional treatments. This article explores Ibogaine's potential to alleviate anhedonia by influencing brain reward pathways and addressing co-occurring conditions like depression and addiction.

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March 13, 2025

Unraveling Ibogaine's Mechanisms of Action: A Neuropharmacological Perspective

Delve into the intricate neuropharmacology of ibogaine. This article meticulously explores its complex interactions with multiple neurotransmitter systems, neurotrophic factors, and myelination to unravel its diverse mechanisms of action.

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December 11, 2024

Potential for Ibogaine in The Treatment of Parkinson’s and Autoimmune Diseases

Beyond addiction, Ibogaine shows promise for neurodegenerative and neuroinflammatory conditions like Parkinson's and autoimmune diseases. This article explores its potential mechanisms, including GDNF stimulation and Sig1R agonism, offering new hope for these challenging disorders.

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February 14, 2024

Bwiti, Iboga and the Power of Self-Love

Discover how the ancient Bwiti tradition and Iboga can guide you to profound self-love, transforming your relationship with yourself and others. This article explores how an Iboga retreat fosters self-discovery beyond conventional notions of love.

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November 13, 2023

What do you mean by “there is no Bwiti without iboga”?

Explore the profound connection between the Bwiti tradition and the iboga experience. This article reveals how ancient Bwiti teachings, shared during retreats, provide the essential framework for understanding and integrating your personal iboga journey.

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February 28, 2023

Ibogaine: Mechanisms of Action

Unravel the intricate neuropharmacology of Ibogaine. This article explores its unique impact on multiple neurotransmitter systems, including serotonin, dopamine, and glutamate, to understand its therapeutic potential for addiction and mental health.

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February 27, 2023

Comparing Iboga with Psychedelics & Entheogens

Journey through the diverse world of psychedelics, from Iboga to Psilocybin, MDMA, DMT, LSD, and Ketamine. This article explores their unique mechanisms, effects, therapeutic potentials, and spiritual traditions, highlighting key differences and similarities.

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September 19, 2021

Ibogaine vs. Iboga - Which One is Better?

Discover why whole Iboga root bark, with its full spectrum of alkaloids and intact healing spirit, offers a more comprehensive and potentially safer path than isolated Ibogaine. This article details the crucial differences and benefits of using the complete plant medicine.

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August 17, 2021

Iboga and Ibogaine for Opioid Addiction Treatment

Amidst the escalating opioid crisis, Iboga Assisted Detox emerges as a powerful alternative to conventional treatments. This article delves into the science behind Iboga's efficacy, highlighting its unique alkaloids and spiritual healing potential for lasting addiction recovery.

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August 6, 2021

What is the success rate of Ibogaine or Iboga?

With overdose deaths soaring and conventional addiction treatments showing limited success, Iboga Assisted Detox emerges as a promising alternative. This article explores the compelling success rates of Iboga and its alkaloids for addiction, withdrawal, and mental health.

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July 28, 2021

Neuroplasticity of Iboga and Ibogaine

Beyond addiction treatment, discover how Iboga and Ibogaine's remarkable ability to boost neuroplasticity can "rewire the brain." This article explores its potential for healing trauma, TBI, autoimmune conditions, Parkinson's, and fostering new healthy habits.

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July 16, 2021

Iboga (Ibogaine) Science Resources

What does science reveal about Iboga and Ibogaine's healing potential? This resource page summarizes key research on their benefits for addiction, mental health, neuroplasticity, and various neurological conditions.

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March 9, 2021

Iboga vs Ayahuasca

While both Iboga and Ayahuasca are potent entheogens, they offer distinct paths to healing. Discover how Iboga grounds you inward for direct truth, contrasting with Ayahuasca's outward cosmic journey, and understand their unique characteristics.

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February 26, 2021

Plant Medicine Retreat

Explore the ancient practice of plant medicine retreats, where traditional wisdom meets modern healing needs. This article delves into various entheogens like Ayahuasca, Cacti, and Mushrooms, with a special focus on Iboga, the "Godfather," and the transformative Bwiti tradition.

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February 26, 2021

Ibogaine and Parkinson's Disease: A Potential Pathway to Protection and Repair

Explore the emerging potential of Ibogaine in addressing Parkinson's Disease. This article examines how Ibogaine might protect and repair vital dopamine neurons by stimulating the body's own production of Glial Cell-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (GDNF).

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February 19, 2021

Ibogaine Legal Status Worldwide

Learn about the legal status of Ibogaine worldwide.

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February 17, 2021

Iboga Plant: History of Use

Discover the powerful history, traditional use, and modern healing potential of Tabernanthe iboga — the sacred West African plant medicine known for its deep introspective journeys and addiction recovery effects.

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February 14, 2021

Ibogaine: An Overview

Dive into the science of Ibogaine, a powerful alkaloid from the Tabernanthe iboga shrub. This article explores its remarkable benefits for addiction, mental health, neuroplasticity, and other conditions, alongside safety and sustainability considerations.

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February 7, 2021

The Early Bwiti

Uncover the ancient, hidden origins of the Bwiti tradition, a spiritual path predating even Iboga. This article delves into the Babongo's profound "study of life itself" and their direct connection to nature and truth.

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January 5, 2021

Ibogaine Ceremony

Confused by "Ibogaine Ceremony" vs. "Iboga Ceremony"? Learn the vital differences: one is a clinical treatment, the other a sacred Bwiti tradition, and discover how to choose the right path.

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Ryan 'Ghenigho' Rich kneels smiling behind a large pile of Iboga roots, with Bwiti practitioners in a traditional thatched-roof hut during Iboga preparation.
December 28, 2020

Iboga Root Bark: Sourcing and Prep Matter

When deciding to work with Iboga as a plant medicine, it is important to know what it is, where the medicine came from, whether it was sustainably grown/harvested and how it was prepared.

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December 25, 2020

Ibogaine Clinic vs. Iboga Retreat

Choosing between an Ibogaine Clinic and an Iboga Retreat? Understand the crucial differences: clinical detox with Ibogaine HCL versus transformative spiritual healing with traditional Bwiti Iboga.

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November 17, 2020

Comparing Iboga with Psychedelics & Entheogens

Discover the key elements of a traditional Missoko Bwiti Iboga ceremony, from music and torches to spiritual rituals and authentic, sacred preparation.

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Ibogaine Alkaloid Benefits

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