Iboga: The Visionary Root of African Shamanism
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"Iboga, spiritual ally of African shamans since antiquity, yields ibogaine, a powerful psychotropic substance. It is used mainly in Gabon and Cameroon in a secret, initiatory tradition called bwiti-nganza, in which physical and psychological illnesses can be rooted out and cured. Intense psychological conditioning that includes the rites of confession, contacting and honouring one's ancestors and construction of an in-depth psychological inventory are all part of the initiate's encounter with this sacred root. Like many visionary and initiatory plants, iboga is a key that gives access to other modes of being and consciousness. Despite its suppression in the West, researchers have shown that ibogaine provides a powerful adjunct to psychology due to its miraculous ability to break addictions - most notably to heroin. To the followers of the Bwiti religion, ibogaine is the indispensable means by which humans can truly communicate with the deepest reaches of their soul and with the spirits of their ancestors. This book details the traditions and techniques of iboga's use by African shamans and the essential role it occupies in that community in order both to preserve this knowledge and to show how ibogaine may have an important role to play in our modern world." Review: Just what I wanted - This is the best book on Iboga, it covers from the history right up-to date, anyone wanting to know in simple terms about Iboga then this is the book for sure. Review: A very detailed and descriptive book regarding the mystic attributes ... - A very detailed and descriptive book regarding the mystic attributes of the medicinal plant/root Iboga. From the history of how it came to be used, to the very neurology and neural correlates it affects and how it came to be banned in the US and the rest of the world. It can be considered one sided since it refrains from enlisting and researching the possible negative outcomes as it should, however it does give a solid and thorough explanation on how to avoid such negative possibilities.
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| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 61 Reviews |
H**Y
Just what I wanted
This is the best book on Iboga, it covers from the history right up-to date, anyone wanting to know in simple terms about Iboga then this is the book for sure.
D**S
A very detailed and descriptive book regarding the mystic attributes ...
A very detailed and descriptive book regarding the mystic attributes of the medicinal plant/root Iboga. From the history of how it came to be used, to the very neurology and neural correlates it affects and how it came to be banned in the US and the rest of the world. It can be considered one sided since it refrains from enlisting and researching the possible negative outcomes as it should, however it does give a solid and thorough explanation on how to avoid such negative possibilities.
D**D
Genza
Gold
L**A
A must read for anyone interested in learning about the best medicine on the planet
An amazing book about an amazing plant. I wish everyone knew about Iboga. It could save the world but first we must save the plant from extinction. As soon as westerners realized what this medicine can do, we of course consume way too much of it. It isn't something that you abuse but even if a lot of westerners use it once, or twice we are contributing to its extinction. The Bwiti in Gabon do not have enough for themselves now. It is a shame. I also wish the Bwiti cold harvest it sustainably and plant their own farms but since it takes so long for the alkaloids to become active 4-7 years, they need to learn patience. Iboga is the most pure, amazing medicine on the planet for sure.
R**N
Sehr informativ
Top Buch, wenn man sich zu Iboga informieren möchte und was es mit schamanischen Zeremonien auf sich hat usw.
K**A
Five Stars
Everything you wanted to know before committing to a ceremony with Iboga.
M**D
Great book. Gives great insight into the traditional use of iboga
This is the most informative book I've read on iboga. I especially enjoyed reading Part Two -A conversation with Mallendi, Initiation Master and Traditional Healer-. The book also explores the experience of iboga as well as the science and politics of its use in the West. I have given copies to staff members at Crossroads Treatment Center where we use ibogaine to treat addiction so that they gain greater understanding of its traditional and ceremonial use. Highly recommended reading.
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