What Is Iboga?
A Gateway to Deep Healing and Alignment
In the world of sacred plant medicine, few tools are as profound—or as misunderstood—as Iboga.
Derived from the root bark of the Tabernanthe iboga plant native to Central West Africa, Iboga is not simply a psychedelic or detox agent. It is a complex and intelligent medicine—both biological and spiritual, ancient and deeply current. While modern science has isolated Ibogaine, one of the plant’s 12 naturally occurring alkaloids and often used clinically for opioid addiction interruption, Iboga in its full-spectrum form offers something far more holistic: deep recalibration on every level—physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual.
Iboga vs. Ibogaine
● Iboga = whole plant (12 alkaloids), Ibogaine = 1 extracted compound
● Iboga acts as an intelligent system diagnostic, cleansing trauma, resetting brain pathways, and recalibrating spiritual disconnection
● Ibogaine may interrupt addiction; Iboga can heal the reason it took root
How It Works: Science + Spirit
● Scientifically:
○ Targets dopamine and serotonin systems (breaking addiction loops)
○ Calms the amygdala (so trauma can be observed without re-triggering)
○ Stimulates neurogenesis (regrowth of brain cells)
○ Balances default mode network (overactive in depression/addiction)
● Spiritually:
○ Surfaces buried truths and unresolved soul-level grief
○ Clears inherited, ancestral, or energetic blockages
○ Opens access to “the observer” self—non-reactive and wise
○ Aligns body, soul, and divine source
Whole Medicine vs. Isolated Compound
Think of Ibogaine as a single instrument in an orchestra—it may carry a tune, but it lacks the depth, harmony, and full symphonic experience. Iboga, by contrast, brings the entire orchestra. All 12 alkaloids in the plant work synergistically to guide, cleanse, and reset the human system. This is not a chemical intervention—it’s a biological conversation between you and nature. Iboga is not a trip. It is a ceremony, a reckoning, a reunion with self. Under guided conditions, this medicine facilitates an extended waking dream state where you may witness long-buried memories, patterns, and root causes of your pain. Whether you are here to release trauma, dissolve compulsive behaviors, or seek spiritual clarity, Iboga has the power to show you what needs healing—without shame or distortion.
Why It Works
From a scientific perspective, Iboga interacts with multiple receptor systems in the brain—resetting dopamine, serotonin, and opioid pathways while stimulating neurogenesis and rebalancing the limbic system. It can unhook the brain from addictive loops, quiet obsessive thinking, and catalyze deep rest and clarity. But Iboga also works energetically. Trauma—especially early or unresolved trauma—gets stored not just in our brain, but in our nervous system, our cells, even our energetic field. Iboga seems to “scan” the body, surfacing what has been hidden and providing a clear lens through which to observe and release. It does not mask symptoms—it brings them into the light with clarity, compassion, and often surgical precision.
A Tool for Many Journeys
Trauma Recovery
Iboga offers a profound opportunity to revisit and reframe life experiences, creating a sense of peace and completion.
Addiction Light
Whether you’re ready to stop drinking, break sugar cravings, or reset
your habits, Iboga clears the noise and strengthens the will.
Spiritual Deepening
Many come not to fix, but to expand—to reconnect with inner wisdom, intuition, or purpose. Iboga opens that door.
Mental Reboot
For those experiencing emotional stagnation, anxiety, or chronic stress,
this medicine can offer what feels like a complete system upgrade.
The Ceremony—and What Comes After
Iboga is not a recreational experience. It requires preparation, intention, and reverence. Our ceremonial work takes place on sacred land in Costa Rica, where each individual is guided through a multi-day process with safety, care, and individualized attention. But the real magic often happens after the ceremony ends. This is where Ravella Medicine distinguishes itself. We believe that the most important question isn’t how you feel after the journey, but how you’re living one year later. Integration is where real healing takes root—where insights become action, where revelations become daily rituals, where alignment becomes lifestyle. Through Ravella’s unique model of care, you will be supported before, during, and long after your journey. For those who choose, we offer optional pre-journey functional testing—to assess gut health, hormones, inflammation, and more. And post-ceremony, you’ll receive ongoing support, coaching, and guidance—so the transformation doesn’t fade with time but continues to unfold.
A Rare Balance
Tracy Scott, PhD—founder of Ravella Medicine—is one of the rare individuals who moves seamlessly between science and spirit. A trained researcher and natural-born intuitive, she bridges the mystical and the measurable. Her life’s work is about helping others restore balance across all systems—body, mind, and soul. Iboga is not for everyone. But for those who are ready to see clearly, to feel deeply, and to begin anew.