Iboga

There are a lot of studies about Ibogaine, the extract from the Iboga root, because American scientists have explored its possible use in drug therapy (heroin, cocaine, alcohol). Preclinical studies show that a single dose of Ibogaine may have spectacular results: Without any withdrawal some addicts "forget" their addiction. Others have profound experiences after consumption of Ibogaine (e.g.: see themselves in a grave during the vision) so that they decide to give up drugs. The effect usually lasts for a few weeks or even months but unfortunately a lot of people take drugs again after this time. Pharmacological studies with mammals came to the same result: Animals which were given drugs regularly were less interested in them after consumption of Ibogaine. The fact that Ibogaine has been classified as illegal in the US (and in most European countries) is the reason why clinical examinations have not been possible so far. Ibogaine is an illegal drug in most countries, and there are doubts about clinical studies, as it is known that several people died after the consumption of Ibogaine for reasons unknown.