Iboga alkaloids
Iboga alkaloids are natural substances contained in the iboga plant .
Occurrence
The iboga shrub is native to the humid tropical region in western Central Africa. It belongs to the dog poison family . The alkaloids are found in the roots, bark, and leaves of the shrub.
Representative
The iboga alkaloids include u. a. Ibogain , Ibogamin , Tabernanthin , Heyneanin , Heyneatin , and Coronaridin .
Ibogaine
Ibogamine
Tabernanthin
Coronaridin
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properties
Ibogaine and tabernanthin induce tremors in high doses. Ibogamin has an antibacterial and antihypertensive effect. Heyneanine and heyneatine have a cytotoxic effect. The iboga alkaloids have a stimulating, antidepressant and sensation-increasing effect in small doses.
The Iboga drug promotes strength and endurance and has an aphrodisiac effect. The motor skills are greatly reduced. Under their influence, bush hunters can remain almost immobile in a full state of mind for days. The iboga plant is considered sacred because it allows you to build a bridge to your ancestors when you are intoxicated. It also has social significance (Iboga cult, Biwiti cult).
Individual evidence
- ↑ a b c d e entry on iboga alkaloids. In: Römpp Online . Georg Thieme Verlag, accessed on April 29, 2020.
- ↑ a b E. Breitmaier: Alkaloids . Springer Fachmedien, Wiesbaden 1997, ISBN 978-3-519-03542-8 , pp. 56 .