Congolese Iboga Root vs Palo Santo Wood

Psychoactive root bark from Central Africa used in Bwiti initiation ceremonies and studied for addiction treatment.

Sacred South American tree related to Copal used in Andean shamanic healing and Amazonian medicine. The wood is burned for spiritual purification and the resin has antimicrobial properties.

ibogaine, ibogamine, tabernanthine, coronaridine

d-limonene, alpha-terpineol, menthofuran, phellandrene

Bwiti initiation ceremony use, treatment of addiction and substance withdrawal, spiritual healing ceremonies

Sacred shamanic purification burning, Antimicrobial wound treatment, Spiritual healing ceremonies, Traditional Andean medicine

antiaddictive, psychoactive, cardiac effects

Antimicrobial aromatherapy, Anti-inflammatory, Anxiolytic aromatherapy, Wound healing

Only under medical supervision - cardiac risk

Burn as incense; apply diluted oil topically

heart disease - arrhythmia risk, psychiatric conditions, pregnancy

Asthma (smoke), Resin allergy

cardiac arrhythmia, hallucinations, serious toxicity

Respiratory irritation from smoke, Skin sensitization