What is Ibogaine ?
Ibogaine is an alkaloid found in the rootbark of the shrub Tabernanthe Iboga, which grows in the West Central African rain forest.
The mostly used form of ibogaine is Ibogaine Hydrochlorid (Ibo HCl). It`s the alkaloid ibogaine stabilized in the form of salt. It looks like white powder and is given in capsules. Some treatment providers use the so-called Total Extract of alkaloids (TA) contained in the rootbark of the shrub Tabernathe Iboga. The content of ibogaine in the TA is typically around 8-10% but it varies a lot from batch to batch. Definitely some of the other alkalods have similar properties like the ibogaine. The dosage is about three times the one used for the Ibo HCl. Totally unsuitable for treatment is the row Rootbark powder, especially in the treatment of opiate addiction. One would just get very stomach-sick and the withdrawals would remain. (withdrawals means in english abstinence syndrom)
