Ibogaine
Timeline
| 1864 | First report of the use of Tabernanthe iboga root as a stimulant and aphrodisiac in Gabon and the Congo, made by Griffon du Bellay, a doctor in the French navy, who took specimens to France. 1 | |
| 1889 | The genus Tabernanthe is established and the botanical description of T. iboga is made by Henri Baillon at the Museum National d'Histoire Naturelle in Paris. 2 | |
| late 19th Century | The Fang of Gabon founded a syncretic Christian church called "Bwiti" which uses T. iboga in its initiation rites. The Fang believe that T. iboga use was originally discovered by the Pygmies. [Details] | |
| 1901 | Ibogaine first isolated from Tabernanthe iboga by Dybowsky and Landrin. 2 | |
| 1903 | First report of the cultural use of Tabernanthe iboga as a visionary plant in the Congo. 1 | |
| 1939 | An extract of Tabernanthe manii was sold in tablet form under the name Lambarene (the name of a city in Gabon), for the treatment of fatigue and depression. It contained .2 g extract per tablet, approximately 8 mg of ibogaine. It was popular among athletes who used it as a stimulant and to accelerate red blood cell production. Lambarene disappeared from the market around 1966. 2 | |
| 1962-1963 | Howard Lotsof conducts experiments into Ibogaine's use in the treatment of cocaine and heroin addiction. 3 | |
| 1966 | The complete synthesis of ibogaine is accomplished. 4 | |
| Nov 22, 1967 | Bufotenine, DET, and Ibogaine were placed under DACA control in the United States, making them illegal to possess, sell, or manufacture except for personal use. 5 | |
| Oct 24, 1968 | Possession of Ibogaine is banned federally in the U.S. after the passage of the Staggers-Dodd Bill (Public Law 90-639) which amended the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. | |
| 1985 | Ibogaine patented for use in treating Heroin addiction. 6 | |
| 1954-1958 | The structure of the ibogaine molecule is determined. 4 | |
| 1989 | Ibogaine added to the list of "doping substances" banned by the International Olympic Committee. 2 |
References
- Ott J. Pharmacotheon. Natural Products Co, 1996.
- Goutarel R, Gollnhofer O, Sillans R. "Pharmacodynamics And Therapeutic Applications Of Iboga and Ibogaine". Psychedelic Monographs and Essays #6. Ed. Thomas Little. PM & E Publishing Group, 1993. 70-111.
- Anonymous. Ibogaine FAQ. Apr 1995.