English Explanatory Dictionary

ibogaine

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A naturally-occurring psychoactive compound found in a number of plants, principally iboga (Tabernanthe iboga), and used for medicinal and ritual purposes in African spiritual traditions of the Bwiti. Its use in opioid addiction treatment seems promising but has safety issues.

Word forms

ibogaine ibogaines

Etymology

From French ibogaïne, from Myene iboga.

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