Once confined to Gabon’s sacred rituals, the iboga shrub is now at the center of a global health revolution. With the opioid crisis gripping the United States, this indigenous plant has captured international attention for its potential in addiction treatment. Libreville is seizing this moment to reclaim control of its natural heritage and steer the future of iboga toward ethical and sustainable development.
Gabon’s iboga: turning tradition into a global health breakthrough
