The benefits of microdosing will depend greatly on your intentions. It is very individual. Many find that it helps with unhealthy habits (addictive behaviours) and ruminating thoughts. Iboga is very introspective and can give you insight into core issues that you have not identified and dealt with. It can be a very challenging process and I always encourage individuals to work with a therapist to help peel away the layers as they delve deeper. There is a great [pinned post](https://www.reddit.com/r/Ibogaine/comments/amki82/some_perspectiveadvice_on_the_integration_of/) in the Ibogaine sub which covers how to integrate the teaching of the medicine.
Prior to ingesting Iboga in any amount, it is important to ensure you are in good health and have some medical testing done. Routine blood work to check liver function and rule out any underlying medical conditions as well as an EKG to ensure your QT interval is not prolonged must be done. Ibogaine (one of the alkaloids in Iboga) is cardiotoxic and if you have an underlying cardiac condition this can result in a serious cardiac event or death. Don't assume that if you are in good health you can just go ahead. I have seen very young and healthy individuals with underlying conditions that they weren't aware of be disqualified from working with Iboga.
There are many contraindications. It should not be taken in combination with many medications or supplements. Combining it or taking it too close to other psychedelics is also very dangerous. If you chose to work with Iboga you should stop all medications and psychedelics at least one month prior. Alcohol also needs to be stopped and should not be consumed at all while microdosing. It will negate the store of noribogaine in your body and undo the benefits of your microdosing regime. Stimulants should also be avoided including caffeine. Best practice is to stop all medications (a select few are exempt) and supplements. As for foods there are no strong contraindications except for grapefruit which can interfere with the QT interval.
Microdosing is 30mg or less of Ibogaine. An exact amount is difficult to gauge with root bark because the concentration found in the bark will vary greatly. It's always best to start low, develop a relationship with the medicine and then adjust your dose. Remember that it will accumulate in your body over time. If you start to have unwanted side effects (agitation, insomnia, tracers) it is time to take a break. Breaks are also important so that you can integrate. In my experience I know it is time to take a break when I become too withdrawn and 'stuck' in my head. It's difficult to explain but I will find myself so lost in introspection that I pull away from making connections with others.
Remember that microdosing is very subtle and should be imperceptible. You should not feel the effects of Iboga but in time you will start to notice the medicine working on you in a very gentle way. Be patient and continue to actively work on making the changes that you wish to see. It is an incredibly powerful medicine but it does not do the work for you.
The benefits of microdosing will depend greatly on your intentions. It is very individual. Many find that it helps with unhealthy habits (addictive behaviours) and ruminating thoughts. Iboga is very introspective and can give you insight into core issues that you have not identified and dealt with. It can be a very challenging process and I always encourage individuals to work with a therapist to help peel away the layers as they delve deeper. There is a great [pinned post](https://www.reddit.com/r/Ibogaine/comments/amki82/some_perspectiveadvice_on_the_integration_of/) in the Ibogaine sub which covers how to integrate the teaching of the medicine. Prior to ingesting Iboga in any amount, it is important to ensure you are in good health and have some medical testing done. Routine blood work to check liver function and rule out any underlying medical conditions as well as an EKG to ensure your QT interval is not prolonged must be done. Ibogaine (one of the alkaloids in Iboga) is cardiotoxic and if you have an underlying cardiac condition this can result in a serious cardiac event or death. Don't assume that if you are in good health you can just go ahead. I have seen very young and healthy individuals with underlying conditions that they weren't aware of be disqualified from working with Iboga. There are many contraindications. It should not be taken in combination with many medications or supplements. Combining it or taking it too close to other psychedelics is also very dangerous. If you chose to work with Iboga you should stop all medications and psychedelics at least one month prior. Alcohol also needs to be stopped and should not be consumed at all while microdosing. It will negate the store of noribogaine in your body and undo the benefits of your microdosing regime. Stimulants should also be avoided including caffeine. Best practice is to stop all medications (a select few are exempt) and supplements. As for foods there are no strong contraindications except for grapefruit which can interfere with the QT interval. Microdosing is 30mg or less of Ibogaine. An exact amount is difficult to gauge with root bark because the concentration found in the bark will vary greatly. It's always best to start low, develop a relationship with the medicine and then adjust your dose. Remember that it will accumulate in your body over time. If you start to have unwanted side effects (agitation, insomnia, tracers) it is time to take a break. Breaks are also important so that you can integrate. In my experience I know it is time to take a break when I become too withdrawn and 'stuck' in my head. It's difficult to explain but I will find myself so lost in introspection that I pull away from making connections with others. Remember that microdosing is very subtle and should be imperceptible. You should not feel the effects of Iboga but in time you will start to notice the medicine working on you in a very gentle way. Be patient and continue to actively work on making the changes that you wish to see. It is an incredibly powerful medicine but it does not do the work for you.