11. During the forum, he gave a presentation on the chemistry and pharmacology of ibogaine . 12. Some fifty experts from around the world joined to present on ibogaine and associated subjects. 13. "' Ibogaine "'is a naturally occurring psychedelic with dissociative properties. 14. Crystalline ibogaine hydrochloride is typically produced by semi-synthesis from voacangine in commercial laboratories. 15. Ibogaine occurs naturally in iboga root bark.16. However, illegal network in Europe and United States provide ibogaine for treating drug addiction. 17. Research on rats indicates ibogaine also eliminates hunger for cocaine, nicotine, alcohol and amphetamines. 18. Certain species of the genus Tabernathe Iboga contain tryptamine alkaloids such as ibogaine in the roots. 19. Ibogaine , the active alkaloid, is also used to treat substance abuse disorders and depression.20. Ibogaine has also been reported in multiple small-study cohorts to reduce cravings for methamphetamine.
