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Everything we've written about iboga, in one place — from what the plant is and the Bwiti tradition, to preparation, safety, cost and what a ceremony is really like.

What Is Iboga? Plant Medicine and the Bwiti Tradition What iboga actually is: the Tabernanthe iboga plant, its roots in Gabon's Bwiti tradition, and the real difference between iboga and ibogaine. 5 min readRead → What iboga can help with The areas where iboga can support healing: depression, anxiety, burnout, PTSD, addiction, trauma and self-limiting patterns. Not a magic pill, but a context for healing. 2 min readRead → What the research says about ibogaine Recent research on ibogaine: the Nature Medicine / Stanford studies on veterans, the 2026 executive order, opioid addiction, and cardiac safety protocols. 3 min readRead → Iboga Therapy Iboga therapy is more than a ceremony: preparation, an iboga ceremony in the Bwiti tradition, individual psychotherapy and integration. What it is, how it works, who it is for — and why safety and screening come first. 5 min readRead → Iboga Experience What an iboga ceremony is actually like: the long night, the Bwiti frame, the purge, the safe passage held by initiated healers, and the days after. 5 min readRead → How to choose a safe iboga retreat Iboga carries real cardiac risks. Here is what to check before you choose an iboga retreat: ECG screening, initiated facilitators, medical supervision, integration, and honesty about risk. 3 min readRead → Iboga Retreat Zanzibar: Why It's Held in Africa An iboga retreat in Zanzibar, Tanzania — near the Indian Ocean, in the Bwiti tradition of Gabon. Held in Africa, guided by a small team based in Europe. 5 min readRead → Iboga Retreat Cost What an iboga retreat costs, in full and up front: €2,500 early booking / €2,800 after, staged payment, and exactly what is and isn't included. No hidden fees, no 'inquire for price'. 3 min readRead → How to prepare for an iboga retreat A step-by-step guide to preparing for an iboga retreat in Zanzibar: recommended diet, medications to stop, the ECG, documents and what to pack. Everything that matters before the ceremony. 4 min readRead → Frequently asked questions about the iboga retreat Answers to the most common questions about an iboga retreat in Zanzibar: cost, what's included, safety and cardiac screening, legality, the difference between iboga and ibogaine, addiction and preparation. 4 min readRead →

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