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'''Tabernanthe iboga''' or simply '''iboga''' is a perennial rainforest shrub and [[psychedelic]], native to western Central Africa. In parts of Africa where the plant grows, the bark of the root is chewed for various pharmacological or ritualistic purposes. [[Ibogaine]], the [[Psychoactive substance|active]] | '''Tabernanthe iboga''' or simply '''iboga''' is a perennial rainforest shrub and [[psychedelic]], native to western Central Africa. In parts of Africa where the plant grows, the bark of the root is chewed for various pharmacological or ritualistic purposes. [[Ibogaine]], the [[Psychoactive substance|active]] alkaloid, is also used to treat substance abuse disorders and depression. A small amount of ibogaine, along with precursors of ibogaine are found in Voacanga africana. | ||
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