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Kithara Home About Services Ibogaine Glossary Safety & Risks Regulatory Landscape Contact A plain-language reference Ibogaine Glossary: Key Terms Defined A careful guide to the language around ibogaine, its proposed effects, its serious risks, and the uncertainty that belongs in any discussion of this high-stakes experimental substance. Evidence before claims Terms are defined here for context, not as a recommendation for treatment. Statement of scope Language should make risk easier to see. Ibogaine is a naturally occurring psychoactive indole alkaloid derived primarily from the root bark of Tabernanthe iboga , a plant native to Central West Africa. A general overview of ibogaine describes its history and pharmacology, while a formal pharmacology encyclopedia entry places the compound in wider social and scientific context. It is discussed most often in relation to addiction and opioid withdrawal symptoms, but no glossary can turn an experimental intervention into routine care. Ibogaine can carry cardiac and neurological risk, and its therapeutic potential remains under investigation. Purpose: Kithara provides definitions and context for families, researchers, and people evaluating claims. For the principles that guide this independent work, see our evidence-first approach . Three pillars A glossary anchored in origin, mechanism, and care. The terms below distinguish traditional use from modern treatment claims, describe pharmacology without overselling it, and keep safety at the center of the discussion. I. Botanical origin Tabernanthe iboga is an evergreen shrub associated with Central West Africa. The iboga plant commonly grows to roughly 1.5 to 2 meters and produces small yellow-orange fruits; its root bark contains several alkaloid compounds. In Gabon, the Bwiti spiritual tradition has used Tabernanthe iboga for centuries in rites of passage and healing ceremonies. That traditional use is distinct from contemporary addiction treatment models. II. Multi-sys

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