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Bwiti and the Iboga Tradition

Iboga before it was ibogaine: the Bwiti religion, initiation, Gabon's national heritage plant, and the conservation questions that follow.

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Bwiti in outline

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Gabon and the plant

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Conservation and reciprocity

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Tradition12 Aug 2026

The Bwiti Religion

Bwiti is a spiritual tradition of Gabon and neighbouring countries in which iboga is central. Its branches, its practice, and its place today.

Tradition12 Aug 2026

Iboga in Gabon

Gabon treats iboga as a national heritage plant. What that status means in practice, and the conservation questions it raises.