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 who took specimens to Europe. 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 | |
| 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, for the treatment of fatigue and depression. 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 | |
| 1985 | Ibogaine patented for use in treating Heroin addiction. 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.