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Glossary

Glossary of Bwiti and iboga

The words of the tradition, for a fair reading of the pages of this site.

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Banzi
Initiate. Literally "the one who has emerged from their shell".
Bwiti / Bwete
Religion and philosophy of liberation of the Mitsogo, Babongo and Fang peoples. From Tsogho bo-hete, emancipation.
Eboghe
Iboga as a healing agent.
Iboga (Tabernanthe iboga)
Shrub of Central Africa, whose root contains ibogaine. National treasure of Gabon since June 6, 2000.
Ibogaine
Active indole alkaloid of iboga, concentrated in the root bark.
Kangara
Knowledge of plants for regeneration.
Maboundi
Bwiti practitioner and healer, assistant to the nganga during ceremonies.
Maganga
Catalyst of renewal.
Nganga / N'ganga
Spiritual leader of Bwiti, man or woman. Leads the ceremony.
Ngombi
Sacred harp of Bwiti.
Tatayo
"Fruit of the Wind". Nickname of Hugues Obiang Poitevin, co-founder of Ebando.