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<p>CSV import</p> <p><b>New page</b></p><div>[[file:Tabernanthe_iboga_MS_4098.jpg|thumb|Tabernanthe iboga MS 4098]] [[file:Baillon,_Henri_Ernest_(1827-1895)_CIPN21501.jpg|thumb|Baillon, Henri Ernest (1827-1895) CIPN21501|left]] [[file:Tabernanthe_iboga_bark_pieces.jpg|thumb|Tabernanthe iboga bark pieces]] [[file:Tabernanthe_iboga_bark_powder.jpg|thumb|Tabernanthe iboga bark powder|left]] [[file:Iboga.jpg|thumb|Iboga]] &#039;&#039;&#039;Tabernanthe iboga&#039;&#039;&#039; is a perennial rainforest shrub native to Central Africa. It is known for its psychoactive properties, primarily due to the presence of the alkaloid [[ibogaine]]. The plant has significant cultural and medicinal importance among various African tribes, particularly in [[Gabon]], [[Cameroon]], and the [[Republic of the Congo]].<br /> <br /> ==Description==<br /> Tabernanthe iboga is a small shrub that typically grows to a height of 1.5 to 2 meters. The leaves are dark green, elliptical, and can grow up to 10 cm in length. The plant produces small, white to pink flowers and orange-colored fruits that contain the seeds.<br /> <br /> ==Chemical Composition==<br /> The primary active compound in Tabernanthe iboga is [[ibogaine]], an indole alkaloid. Other alkaloids present in the plant include tabernanthine, ibogamine, and coronaridine. These compounds are concentrated mainly in the root bark of the plant.<br /> <br /> ==Traditional Uses==<br /> Tabernanthe iboga has been used for centuries in traditional African spiritual practices and healing rituals. The root bark is often consumed in ceremonies to induce visions and communicate with the spiritual world. It is also used as a stimulant and aphrodisiac.<br /> <br /> ==Medicinal Uses==<br /> In recent years, ibogaine has gained attention for its potential in treating [[substance use disorder|substance abuse disorders]], particularly [[opioid addiction]]. Research suggests that ibogaine may help reduce withdrawal symptoms and cravings, although its use is controversial and not widely accepted in mainstream medicine.<br /> <br /> ==Legal Status==<br /> The legal status of Tabernanthe iboga and ibogaine varies by country. In some places, it is classified as a controlled substance, while in others, it is legal or unregulated. The plant and its extracts are subject to strict regulations in many parts of the world due to their psychoactive properties.<br /> <br /> ==Cultivation==<br /> Tabernanthe iboga is typically grown in tropical climates with high humidity and well-drained soil. It requires partial shade and regular watering. The plant can be propagated from seeds or cuttings, although it grows slowly and can take several years to reach maturity.<br /> <br /> ==Related Pages==<br /> * [[Ibogaine]]<br /> * [[Psychoactive plant]]<br /> * [[Traditional African medicine]]<br /> * [[Substance use disorder]]<br /> * [[Opioid addiction]]<br /> <br /> ==Categories==<br /> [[Category:Medicinal plants]]<br /> [[Category:Psychoactive plants]]<br /> [[Category:Flora of Africa]]<br /> [[Category:Apocynaceae]]<br /> <br /> {{medicine-stub}}</div>

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