Iboga refers to many plants, including plants like Tabernanthe iboga, Tabernanthe manii, and Voacanga Africana, which have been used traditionally for centuries by African cultures such as the Bwiti tribe in Gabon and the pygmies of Cameroon. In 1901, researchers from France isolated a compound that would be the beginning of a revolutionary drug.
For the next 65 years, the compound would be synthesized, creating a psychedelic substance known as ibogaine. Though it was initially intended to be hallucinogenic, to take users on the trip of their lives and get come in contact with their spiritual sides, the researchers quickly realized a second purpose.
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Functions of Iboga Root Bark Powder
Iboga Root Bark Powder is the final product of what happens when the root barks are dried and ground to obtain a fine powder. The root bark of the plant is also used as medicine. Ibogaine is an indole chemical in iboga.
People use iboga for fever, influenza (the flu), swine flu, high blood pressure, drug abuse, HIV/AIDS, and even nerve disorders. Iboga is also taken for preventing fatigue and drowsiness, also for increasing sex drive, fighting substance abuse and addictions, and as a general tonic.
Scientific research shows a drastic reduction in withdrawal symptoms for addicts after taking Iboga root bark or the extracts which are known as ibogaine HCL and iboga TA, to the extent that it is almost completely broken. Research proves that 90% of treatments done using iboga are successful and even months after the treatment patients do not have the urge to relapse. Apart from breaking addiction, it gives the patients clarity and insights into their own lives.
Effects Of Iboga Root Barks
There are many effects associated with Consuming iboga root barks or ibogaine HCL with the worst being death which may be as a result of a poor heart condition. The other effects of iboga used for addiction treatment will include:
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Dizziness
- Loss of orientation
- Changes in weight perception and body temperature
- Ataxia (difficulty coordinating muscle movements)
Iboga and ibogaine have the potential to treat different mental health conditions, including depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and various types of addictions. Below is a list of some of the benefits of using iboga for addiction.
- Addiction coping, less painful withdrawal symptoms
- More intense dream memory
- Central stimulating effect
- Spiritual, mystical feeling
- Lucid dreams, lucid dreams, out of body experiences
- Insight into the subconscious
- Strengthening self-confidence
- Coping with traumatic experiences and disorders
- Enliven the imagination
- Making early childhood memories accessible
- Descaling the pineal gland
- Restful sleep
- Clarity and focus
- Synchronization of the brain hemispheres
- Increased vitality of the body
