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Iboga (Tabernanthe iboga) – Finely Powdered Root Bark from Cameroon
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Finely powdered root bark of iboga, botanical name Tabernanthe iboga, a species of the dogbane family (Apocynaceae). The Maya Herbs pouch is marked Made in Cameroon. The light brown powder is available in three pack sizes: 5 g, 25 g and 100 g.See also: Smart Seeds & Herbs
- Botanical name: Tabernanthe iboga Baill.
- Family: Apocynaceae (dogbane family)
- Synonyms: Tabernanthe bocca, Tabernanthe mannii, Tabernanthe pubescens
Botanicals · Tabernanthe iboga Baill. · 5 g / 25 g / 100 g
Tabernanthe iboga root bark, finely powdered
This product is the root bark of iboga, Tabernanthe iboga, milled to a fine, light brown powder. It is packed in a kraft pouch whose Maya Herbs label reads Iboga, Tabernanthe iboga, Powdered and Made in Cameroon, and names Maya World Trading BV in Haarlem, the Netherlands. The supplier listing for reference 3948 describes the material as finely powdered root bark from Cameroon. Mycotrop offers it in 5 g, 25 g and 100 g.
- 5 g / 25 g / 100 g
- Apocynaceae
- Root bark
- Fine powder
- Botanical name
- Tabernanthe iboga Baill.
- Family
- Apocynaceae (dogbane family)
- Synonyms
- Tabernanthe bocca, Tabernanthe mannii, Tabernanthe pubescens
- Common name
- Iboga; also recorded as eboka and ibogo
- Plant part
- Root bark
- Form
- Fine powder
Important: iboga and the heart
Serious heart risk
The root bark of Tabernanthe iboga contains ibogaine, which can cause serious heart rhythm disorders (prolongation of the QT interval). Deaths have been reported, including during supervised use.
- Never with heart disease or a history of heart problems, nor with medicines that act on the heart rhythm or are broken down by the liver (CYP2D6), which includes many antidepressants.
- Never with alcohol, opioids or other substances.
- We do not give any instructions for use or dosage for iboga.
Traditional use and composition
Tabernanthe iboga is a forest shrub of the Apocynaceae family, native to Central Africa (Gabon, Cameroon, Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo). Its root bark has a central place in Bwiti, a religious tradition of Gabon. According to a 2025 anthropological study, traditional Bwiti is found among at least twenty ethnic groups of the country; the best studied is the Bwete of the Mitsogho, who are generally considered its founders.
Among the Fang, Bwiti took a form syncretic with Christianity, described by the anthropologist James Fernandez in 1982. Collective ceremonies are held mostly at night, accompanied by the eight-stringed ngombi harp, drums and dancing (Samorini 2025).
| Known compounds | Iboga-type monoterpenoid indole alkaloids: ibogaine, ibogamine and voacangine in the root bark (Iyer et al. 2021). |
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| Traditional use | Root bark at the heart of Bwiti, practised in Gabon by at least twenty ethnic groups (Mitsogho, Punu, Fang…); ceremonies mostly at night, and initiations. |
| Where the use comes from | Gabon: the Mitsogho are generally considered the founders of Bwiti, which later spread to other groups; Fang Bwiti is syncretic with Christianity (Samorini 2025). |
| State of research | Alkaloids studied in chemistry and pharmacology (2021 review). No health claim is authorised for the plant in the EU. |
The plant and its name
The name Tabernanthe iboga Baill. was published in 1888. The World Checklist of Vascular Plants, compiled by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, accepts it as a species of the Apocynaceae, the dogbane family, and lists Tabernanthe bocca Stapf, Tabernanthe mannii Stapf and Tabernanthe pubescens Pichon among its synonyms. Plant name databases record the English names iboga, eboka and ibogo, and the French names iboga, éboga and bois amer.
Native range
The checklist gives the native range of the species as Cameroon, Gabon, the Central African Republic, the Republic of the Congo, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Angola and Cabinda. Cameroon, the country printed on this pouch, lies within that range.
Iboga in another form
The same species is also listed as iboga from Gabon, finely powdered root, likewise in 5 g, 25 g and 100 g packs.
Storing your botanicals
Keep dried plants in their tightly closed pouch or in an airtight jar, away from light, moisture and heat. Powders absorb moisture easily, so close them again straight away. For extracts, tinctures and capsules, follow the instructions on the label and the printed date.
Before using a plant
- Keep plants out of the reach of children and pets.
- If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or taking any medication, ask a doctor or pharmacist first: many plants interact with medicines.
- Stop immediately if you have an allergic reaction or feel unwell.
- The information on this page describes the product; it does not replace medical advice.
Specifications
| Botanical name | Tabernanthe iboga Baill. |
|---|---|
| Family | Apocynaceae (dogbane family) |
| Synonyms | Tabernanthe bocca, Tabernanthe mannii, Tabernanthe pubescens |
| Common name | Iboga; also recorded as eboka and ibogo |
| Plant part | Root bark |
| Form | Fine powder |
| Origin | Cameroon (label: Made in Cameroon) |
| Pack sizes | 5 g · 25 g · 100 g |
| Supplier label | Maya Herbs (Maya World Trading BV, Haarlem) |
| Reference | 3948 |
| Sold as | Collectible or souvenir item; do not consume |
Discreet delivery
Orders are packed on working days and leave in plain outer packaging that does not describe the contents. Once your order has shipped, we email you the tracking link when one is available. Estimated delivery times, right of withdrawal and exceptions: Delivery, tracking and returns.
Sources: Fernandez 1982, Bwiti: An Ethnography of the Religious Imagination in Africa; Samorini 2025, Antrocom J Anthropol 21(2); Iyer et al. 2021, Nat Prod Rep 38; supplier information; Plants of the World Online (Kew); GBIF. Updated 3 October 2026 by the Mycotrop team.
Frequently asked questions
What is Bwiti?
Bwiti is a religious tradition of Gabon, found among at least twenty ethnic groups, including the Mitsogho, considered its founders, and the Fang, who practise a form syncretic with Christianity. The root bark of Tabernanthe iboga has a central role in its initiations.
Which plant is iboga?
Tabernanthe iboga Baill., an accepted species of the dogbane family (Apocynaceae), native to Central Africa from Cameroon to Angola.
What is in the pouch?
Finely powdered root bark of Tabernanthe iboga, in the weight you choose: 5 g, 25 g or 100 g.
Where does this iboga come from?
The label says Made in Cameroon, and the supplier listing also names Cameroon as the source of the root bark.
How does it differ from the iboga from Gabon?
Both are fine powders of the same species. This product is described as root bark from Cameroon; the other is listed as root from Gabon.
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