Ibogaine comes in 4 different forms: First one is HCL hydrochloride - ibogaine. Second one is Total alkaloid extracts of T. iboga - often called "Indra extract". Third one is Total root and Forth one is Botanical product root bark. All forms have multiple treatment applications but each form has different onset of effects, duration of action and diversity across the patient population. Currently, the most popular form of ibogaine is ibogaine HCL hydrochloride, in which ibogaine is stabilized in the form of salt. It takes the form of white powder and is usually ingested in capsule form. Also, HCL is better solution because it is very difficult to ascertain the concentration of ibogaine in an iboga extract. So the main reason is safety. But, Bwiti use the rootbark of the Tabernanthe iboga plant for their “initiation ritual' - a powerful 'rebirth' ceremony.
Ibogaine is referred to in the following forms:
1. Ibogaine HCL hydrochloride - ibogaine. Pure ibogaine leads to hyperactivity post usage state.
2. Total alkaloid extracts of T. iboga - often called "Indra extract". an iboga extract produces a more balanced post usage state.
3. Total root - "a worthless product not used anywhere in the world."
4. Botanical product root bark - usually contains between 1% and 4% alkaloid content of which 50% is ibogaine.
In the west treatment for chemical dependence is normally carried out using ibogaine hydrochloride, usually referred to as ibogaine.