For the Hesitant: A Word to the Faithful and the Analytical

We understand that for some, the idea of plant medicine raises concerns—especially for those grounded in religious traditions or scientific disciplines. Whether you’re a devout Christian or a data-driven skeptic, it’s natural to question what you don’t yet understand.

Let’s speak directly to both.

To Those of Faith: This Is Not the Devil’s Work—It’s God’s Design

Many have asked: Is this satanic? Is this sorcery? The answer is no. This is not witchcraft. It is not the occult. There is nothing in these ceremonies that dishonors God. In fact, for many, this work deepens their connection to the divine. This is not about worshiping plants—it’s about receiving the gifts of healing that were placed here by the Creator Himself.

If you believe in a loving God who created the heavens and the Earth, then it follows that He also gave us tools to heal the body, mind, and spirit. Plants are not man-made pharmaceuticals. They are living, breathing creations of the Earth, encoded with intelligence and purpose—designed to work in partnership with us. The Bible is filled with references to anointing oils, herbs, and fasting as means of cleansing and connecting to God.

This medicine does not replace God—it removes the noise so you can hear Him more clearly. Jesus said the Kingdom of God is within. These sacred journeys often lead people there—back to that inner knowing, that divine light, that voice of truth and love we’ve buried beneath trauma, distraction, and fear. If anything, this is a return. A remembering. A reconciliation with ourselves
and with the divine.

To the Scientists: This Is Not Pseudoscience—It’s Just Unfamiliar

We get it. The word “shaman” makes you flinch. The idea of “ceremony” sounds unstructured or unproven. But let’s look at the data. Iboga is not folklore. It is biochemistry. Its primary alkaloid, Ibogaine, is currently being studied in respected institutions for its effects on addiction, neuroplasticity, and trauma. But Iboga, in its whole-plant form, delivers all 12 alkaloids, interacting with multiple neurological pathways—modulating dopamine, serotonin, NMDA receptors, and promoting neurogenesis.

It impacts the default mode network, the part of the brain responsible for ego, repetitive thoughts, and self-limiting patterns. This explains why people often describe the experience as gaining objective clarity—as if watching their life and traumas without emotional reactivity, and finally understanding the why behind their pain. And the results? Hard to ignore. Not just “feeling better,” but measurable, sustained changes:

• reduced compulsions
• improved sleep
• lowered inflammation
• stabilized mood
• improved gut health

Those aren’t fantasies. Those are measurable physiological shifts.

As Einstein once said, “Science without religion is lame. Religion without science is blind.” The two are not enemies—they are reflections of the same truth, viewed through different lenses.

A Final Thought: The Wisdom of the Earth

Indigenous cultures have used plant medicines for thousands of years—not as escapism, but as
a sacred healing modality. This isn’t new age; it’s old wisdom.
And if you believe, as many of us do, that nothing was placed on this Earth by accident, then
Iboga is not a threat—it’s a provision. A gift. A map back to wholeness. It is earth’s way of
saying, “You’ve strayed far enough. Come home now.”
You don’t have to believe in it to be curious. You don’t have to fully understand it to be called.
You simply have to listen—and if your heart or mind stirs, even slightly, you may already be on
the path.